EMERGENCY PLANNING Emergency planning is the course of action a company takes in order to minimise the effects of an incident or crisis. The main objective of emergency planning is to reduce injuries, protect the community and maintain business continuity. VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT  The first step is to identify which hazards pose a threat to your organization. Since major emergencies are rare events, records of past incidents and occupational experience are not the only source of valuable information. Knowledge of both technological (chemical or physical) and natural hazards can be broadened by consulting with similar organizations, fire departments, insurance companies, engineering consultants, and government […]