Earthquakes and workplaces
OASP develops this handbook with guidelines, which includes a total of actions performed by the employer and the employees, available in Greek and English. The earthquake is a natural phenomenon that often strikes our country and other countries as well. An occurrence of a strong earthquake during working hours may cause many problems to employers, employees and visitors such as injuries, property damage, and disruption of day-to-day operations. Proper risk assessment, including seismic risk, it is crucial to create a safe workplace.
This guide:
- provides businesses’ managers, safety technicians and responsible individuals with practical guidelines regarding earthquake risk management.
- highlights the importance of improving workplace’s earthquake safety by employers and employees.
- points out the role that each one of them should have in the workplace’s earthquake planning.
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Hazards
Earthquake
Country and region
Greece
Number of pages
18 p.
Publication year
2017