Emergency Preparedness
BOMA BC is a member of the Emergency Preparedness for Industry
& Commerce Council (EPICC) and the Infrastructure Security
Integrated Intelligence Scheme (ISIIS). To demonstrate our
committment to educating the public, members and the commercial
real estate industry in preparing for and responding to emergencies
(earthquakes, terrorist activities, chemical/biological threats),
the Association has formed an Emergency Preparedness
Committee.
The following is a list of resources compiled by the committee
to assist you in preparing for emergencies.
Avian Influenza
In light of the concern over Avian Influenza, the following is an
article explaining how companies can protect their core activities
in the case of a pandemic.
City of Vancouver Emergency Plan
The City of Vancouver has developed an emergency plan intended to
serve as a guide for City Council, Board Members and City staff in
order to prepare for, and respond to, major emergencies and
disasters affecting the City of Vancouver.
Emergency Management BC
The Provincial Government of British Columbia has
developed a list of resources to assist in ensuring an effective
strategy is in place to address many possible types of emergencies
and disasters.
Public Safety Canada
The Public Safety Canada website was created to ensure
coordination across all federal departments and agencies
responsible for national security and the safety of Canadians.
Pandemic Planning
Guide (April 2007)
This Planning Guide was developed by the participants of the
National Industry Pandemic Planning Task Force ("the Task Force")
in cooperation with the Building Owners and Managers Association
(BOMA) of Canada. The Guide layers industry-specific procedures,
public domain responses and standard communication to
assist BOMA members and the Canadian commercial real estate
industry with relevant information relating to property
operations.
Due Diligence
Checklist - OH&S
The Due Diligence Checklist was developed to help
employers determine if they have sufficient documentation of an
effective Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Program. Other
due diligence factors to consider include health and safety
performance in the workplace, the employer's history of compliance
with the Workers Compensation Act and OH&S Regulation, the
degree of hazard associated with violations, etc. This checklist is
only a guideline.
Workshop for Emergency
Preparedness
The BOMA Emergency Response Task Group held a workshop
for over 80 BOMA members. Due to the success of the first workshop,
the Task Group is developing more to assist members in Emergency
Preparedness and other Life Safety topics. The above resource is a
downloadable version of the slides from this workshop.
Best Practices for
Elevators
In follow up to the Education Committee's seminar on
Elevator Safety, please see attachment for Best
Practices.