Although protection of people is without a doubt the first priority in planning for emergencies, shutdown procedures must be thorough and done by those who are trained to do so. Your disaster plan should have such shutdown procedures assigned to:

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Maintenance employees on each shift who handle these procedures on a regular basis are the best choice for shutdown procedures as they are trained and experienced in handling equipment and machinery. They are familiar with the procedures and potential hazards associated with the shutdown process. Assigning the responsibility to a particular group ensures consistency and reduces the risk of errors.

Although Protection of People Is Without a Doubt the First