WORKPLACE EMERGENCY DRILLS: PREPARING FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY
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Occupational safety, emergencies, drillsAbstract
Occupational safety is a fundamental concern in workplace management. To adequately prepare for emergencies, many organizations conduct drills. This systematic review article aimed to examine the available literature on the effectiveness of workplace emergency drills for improving workplace safety. 14 studies published in the last 20 years addressing the variables "emergency drills", "workplace safety", "emergency preparedness" were analyzed, and the results suggest that drills are an effective tool to prepare workers and improve response in emergency situations. Emergency drills are planned exercises that replicate crisis situations, such as fires, earthquakes, hazardous substance leaks, and extreme weather events, with the aim of evaluating an organization's response to such circumstances. However, areas for improvement were identified in terms of the design, implementation, and evaluation of the drills.
Keywords: Occupational safety, emergencies, drills.
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