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Published on: 10/5/2006
Last Visited: 11/2/2006
Dr. Thomas Schneid is a graduate program director and professor at EKU.He is an expert in Emergency Response Preparedness and has also co-authored a book with Dr. Larry Collins on the subject, Disaster Management and Preparedness.Dr. Schneid provides insight into what students can expect to learn through EKU's online Master of Science in Loss Prevention and Safety program in the question and answer section:
Q: How do you prepare emergency management personnel through the program at EKU?
Dr. Schneid: Our graduate students in the Master in Loss Prevention and Safety program are, for the most part, working in the private sector as loss prevention and safety managers.
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Dr. Schneid: This depends on where you are located in the United States.
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Dr. Schneid: Emergency management personnel or individuals in the private sector with emergency and disaster preparedness responsibilities start with assessing the risk factors which may impact the facilities or operations.
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Dr. Schneid: There are a number of federal, state and local agencies which can assist depending upon the type of disaster situation.
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Dr. Schneid: Virtually every private sector employer is required to have an emergency and disaster preparedness plan for their facilities and operations.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (known as "OSHA") has standards and requirements which are applicable to private sector employers, as well as many public sector employers, which require the employer to develop detailed emergency and disaster preparedness plans which include such items as posted evacuation routes.Additionally, OSHA has also provided a broad spectrum of related requirements which impact the disaster preparedness component such as respiratory protection and fire protection.
Q: What constitutes adequate preparation for disaster management?
Dr. Schneid: This depends on the circumstances.
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Dr. Schneid: In a disaster situation, all levels of government become actively involved in the disaster providing a coordinated effort to safeguard the impacted communities.