Laserfiche WebLink
V. BOMB THREATS <br /> i <br /> Compared with other facility emergencies, the covert and criminal nature of terrorism, including <br /> bombing incidents, bomb threats, and the taking of hostages, is a highly complex problem for <br /> management and emergency service personnel. <br /> The persons chiefly responsible for the security of your building are you and your fellow employees. It <br /> does not matter how carefully the emergency plans for your building are prepared and rehearsed,or <br /> how attentive maintenance personnel are. If you do not observe ordinary safety precautions, a bomb <br /> may be planted in your building or in your work area. You should: <br /> a) Always be alert to people who look or act suspiciously. I <br /> b) Always be aware of those items,packages,and parcels that belong in your office. <br /> c) Be alert to foreign or suspicious Items that do not appear to belong where they are observed. <br /> d) Always report to your Supervisor or to the police if you observe a suspicious person or ite►n. <br /> e) Be acquainted with your building emergency plan. <br /> f) Be prepared to take appropriate action if you receive a bomb threat. . <br /> 1. Telephone Threats <br /> Most threats are made by telephone. If you receive a bomb threat call,remember: <br /> a) Remain calm. <br /> b) Keep the caller on the line as long as possible. <br /> c) Attempt to record the conversation verbatim. Follow the`Bomb Threat Call Checklist" at the <br /> end of this section. <br /> d) Listen closely to the caller's voice. <br /> e) Notify your Supervisor immediately. <br /> 2. Direction&Control <br /> The Safety Director shall immediately analyze the information given by the caller and will call 921 to <br /> request assistance from the police. Thereafter, the Safety Director will advise employees that a bomb <br /> threat has been made and instruct employees: <br /> a) To remain calm. <br /> f <br /> b) To immediately examine their work area for any"object"that does not belong. <br /> If an object is located, DO NOT TOUCH, JAR, MOVE, OR PICK UP ANY SUSPICIOUS <br /> i <br /> OBJECT! <br /> c) After the preliminary work area search,the Safety Director will make the immediate decision <br /> as to whether employees should evacuate the premises based upon the facility search and <br /> information obtained from the police agencies. <br /> d) Do not evacuate the premises unless instructed to do so. The bomb may be concealed along <br /> your evacuation route or outside the premises. Evacuation may deprive you of the protection <br /> afforded by the structure itself. ! <br /> i <br /> i <br />