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Attachment A

WINTHROX SAFETY SOURCE

Critical Telephone Numbers

Emergency Contact Information

Edhi Ambulance 115 or 1021 Police 15

Fire 16 Rescue Service 1122

Facility Management Emergency Team Contact Information

Cell: 03410296761
EHS Member Ms.Huzabia, Executive
HR

EHS Member Mr.Junaid, Officer Cell: 03161118472

Production
Cell:03340262582
Shafaque Ali, Executive Regulatory
EHS Leader
Affairs
Cell:03233323084
Mr.Mazhar, QA Manager
EHS Member
Cell:03002209599
Mr.Rehan, Executive Production
EHS Member
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Attachment B
Major Medical Emergency Response
Major medical emergencies involve those cases that cannot be treated with basic
first aid procedures like severe cuts, severe falls, heart attacks, etc. Prompt and
immediate action is key to potentially saving a life.

Take the following actions anytime an employee, contractor, or visitor shows signs of profuse bleeding, loss
of consciousness, difficulty in breathing, trauma, other serious medical symptoms.

1) Page for First Aid Assistance

 Dial on any facility phone to connect to plant page. Announce the following:

“FIRST AID EMERGENCY! HELP NEEDED AT___________”

* * * * * repeat * * * * *

“FIRST AID EMERGENCY! HELP NEEDED AT___________”

2) Dial 115 or 1021 to Initiate Emergency Medical Response

 Be prepared to provide the following information:
 Name: <<Your Name>>
 Location: Winthrox Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.Plot K-219A,Site,
Super Highway Phase II, Karachi.
 Contact Phone: 02136410331
 Nature of Extent of Injury
Emergency: Breathing (yes or no)
Conscious (yes or no)
Nature of accident (if applicable)

 Direct a co-worker or guard to attend the gate so that the emergency vehicle will have
immediate access to the facility.

3) When in Doubt, Pull the Fire Alarm

 In the event that you are the injured person and no one else can see you or if you are
unable to perform the duties above for whatever reason.

 This will cause a response, no matter the emergency.

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Attachment C
Minor Injury Response
Most accident and first aid response situations will be for minor injuries. Minor
injuries can be immediately attended to by trained first aid responders but will
always need addition medical follow up by external medical providers.

Take the following actions anytime an employee, contractor, truck driver or visitor shows needs medical
attention for a minor injury.

1) Page for First Aid Assistance

 Dial on any facility phone to connect to plant page. Announce the following:

“FIRST AID EMERGENCY! HELP NEEDED AT________”

* * * * * repeat * * * * *

“FIRST AID EMERGENCY! HELP NEEDED AT_________”

 A first aid team member and/or a Supervisor and/or the Management Team
members will report to the area where the injured is located.

 First aid will be provided by the first aid team member.

2) Evaluation for Additional Medical Treatment

 The injured, the Plant Manager and/or Supervisor will determine if additional medical
evaluation or treatment is needed.

 If further medical evaluation or treatment is needed, the Supervisor will arrange

transportation to Occupational Clinic or Hospital Emergency Room.
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Attachment D
Fire Emergency Response
The protection of personal safety is the first and foremost
goal of the action plan for handling fire emergencies.

The following actions shall be taken in the event of a fire emergency.

1) Go to the nearest fire alarm pull station and pull the fire alarm.

 An alarm on the display station shows the zone and identification of the alarm box pulled by
Engineering Man. From that information, the location of the fire emergency can be determined.
 An audible and visual alarm signal will immediately notify all on-site personnel that a fire alarm
has been activated. This alarm signal initiates an evacuation of the plant.
 Emergency Response Team Members reporting to the zone to assist in the emergency.

2) If the fire is small and contained,

 AND you are trained in the use of a fire extinguisher
 AND you have safe and clear access to a fire extinguisher
 AND you have an available exit
 If you can get help, have someone assist you. You may attempt to extinguish the fire with a fire
extinguisher.
 If the first attempt to put out the fire fails, stop efforts and evacuate.

3) If the fire is large and/or uncontained,

 Pull the nearest fire alarm box to initiate an evacuation
 Evacuate immediately and alarm all those you meet on the way out of the emergency
 Notify the Head Count Coordinator or Emergency Coordinator of the details.
.

4) Response Coordination
 The Emergency Coordinator will provide logistical support to the responding fire company Officer
in Charge.
 No one is allowed to re-enter the facility until the responding fire company Officer in Charge
and announce an “ALL CLEAR” for re-entry.
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Attachment E
Spill Emergencies
 During a spill event, the primary concerns are for the safety and health of all
personnel on-site and to the environment.
_____________________________________________________________________

The following actions shall be taken in the event of a spill:

1) Report spill to Supervisor or Manager

 Any employee discovering a spill must immediately report it to their supervisor and/or the EHS
Manager. If it is known or can safely be determined, the following information should be
provided:
o Any injuries associated with spill
o Identity, location, and quantity of spilled material
o Other factors that may be important to the response. For example, increased irritating
odor in the area, spill is migrating outdoors, etc.

2) Gather Information and Develop a Plan

 An MSDS for the spilled material should be obtained.

 Spill Team members are always available to assist in the assessment of any spill, anywhere at
any time.
 A member of management or spill team member will develop and communicate a response plan
that may include:
 proper PPE requirements considering MSDS and spill circumstances
 need for ventilation
 need for fire brigade watch
 effective clean-up equipment and materials
 need to barricade and/or evacuate areas or the facility

3) Clean Up Spill

 Spilled materials that have irritating odors or are combustible can be covered with
granular absorbent or spill mats to minimize the hazard.
 Areas that have been in contact with spilled materials that have higher or lower pH
should be thoroughly mopped or washed to decontaminate. In addition, equipment
used to clean up these spills should be rinsed with water.
 Contaminated PPE and spill absorbent materials should be drummed and labeled. Granular
absorbent material should be placed into the bottom of these drums prior to placing waste
into them to absorb additional liquids that may drip from the waste. The EHS Manager will
determine whether or not these materials are a hazardous waste.
 Upon completion of the response and clean-up, an inventory of spill equipment used
should be taken and given to the EHS Manager to ensure that replacements are
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Attachment F
Workplace Violence Threats
Workplace violence can be the result of domestic instability, emotional duress,
hatred and crime. Every employee needs to be vigilant. When an employee has
concerns for their safety or concerns for the safety of a co-worker, they need to
let their immediate supervisor know immediately.

The following actions shall be taken in the event of a threat of or actual incident of workplace violence.

1) Report threat to Supervisor or Manager

The supervisor needs to report the matter to their department head where the issue can be
discussed with the HR Manager so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

2) Report workplace violence incidents to Supervisor or Manager

When situations like threats of harm, violent assault, and or reckless violence present
themselves the immediate actions to be taken are:

1) Contact your supervisor who will contact the police at 15. If the situation is
immediately life threatening than take the initiative to call 15 first.

2) Protect people by evacuating the immediate area.

3) Do not engage or negotiate with the perpetrator, as that is the work of the police officer.
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Attachment G
Bomb Threats
Although bomb threats are typically seen as pranks,
concerns about terrorism and domestic violence have
made it important that all bomb threats be taken seriously.

The following actions shall be taken in the event of a bomb threat.

1) Written Bomb Threats

 Handled written bomb threat notes as little as possible in order to preserve fingerprint,
handwriting, postmarks, typewriting and other evidence.
 The person receiving written bomb threats should save all items connected with the note, such
as the envelope and its contents.
 Notify your supervisor immediately. Make sure the written contents are saved in a secure
container. The supervisor will contact the EHS Manager and/or the HR Executive immediately.
 The Police will then be contacted and a response will be coordinated with the responding police
officers.

2) Phoned Bomb Threats

The person taking the call should try to give someone nearby a note. That individual will contact the
EHS Manager and initiate the Police call while the person on the phone keeps the caller engaged.

The following can help the person taking a bomb threat call respond appropriately:
1. Remain calm. Be courteous and don’t interrupt the caller.
2. Note whether the caller is male or female, an adult or a child.
3. Keep the caller on the phone as long as possible. Don’t hang up until the caller does. The
phone company may be able to trace the call if you stay on the line long enough.
4. If the switchboard or caller ID displays the caller’s phone number, write it down.
5. Ask questions to get information. Write all information down. Try to find out:
The location of the Where the caller is? When the bomb is set to explode?
bomb?

The time of detonation? How the caller knows Whether other bombs have been
about the bomb? placed and where?

What kind of bomb it is If the caller is familiar with Why the bomb was placed?
and what it looks like? the building?

6. Inform caller that the building is occupied, the bomb could cause injuries or death
7. Listen for background noises, caller mannerisms, voice characteristics, accents.
8. After the caller hangs up share your information with your supervisor.
9. Do not use walkie-talkies, beepers or two-way radios during a bomb threat.
10. Depending on the situation an evacuation order may be given. Staff members and Fire
Brigade will search facility for suspicious items or changes in the arrangement of equipment,
furnishings, or other articles. No one, though, should touch, handle, or move any suspicious
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object they might find.

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Attachment H
Weather Emergencies
Serious inclement weather can impact production
and threaten the health and safety of all personnel on-site.

The following actions shall be taken in the event of a weather emergency.

1. Power Failures
o All personnel areas are to go to the plant’s main break room.
o Lift truck operations and material transfers should be shut down.
o Contact the maintenance team member and verify that maintenance is initiating their Power
Restart procedures. If a maintenance person is not present contact the facility engineer.

2. Major Weather Storms and Rainfall

o Rainfalls present unique challenges and their presence may be felt for many days. The Plant
Manager or designee will take the lead role in monitoring conditions, communicating with the
local community leaders and government to determine the operational status of the Facility.
o Employees can call the plant or EHS Manager directly and get an update on the plant status.
During severe weather updates are regularly given. No matter what the status of the plant is,
YOU as an individual employee knows the conditions in your home area the and YOU must
make a decision determining if travel is safe. When road conditions are poor and you do drive
to work take the following precautions:
 Let someone know where you are going.
 If you have a cellular phone, take it.
 Drive cautiously.
 Take extra clothing or jackets if severe freeze is possible
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Attachment I
Emergency Response Team Members

Emergency Spill Team First Aid

Name Work Location
Team Team
Mr. Mazhar QA Department YES NA NA
Mr. Junaid Cephalosporin YES NA NA
Department
Ms.Huzabia Hr Department YES NA NA
Ms.Shafaque Regulatory Department YES NA NA
Mr.Rehan General Production YES NA NA
Ms.Rasheeq Compliance NA YES YES
Dep[artment
Ms.Aisha Cephalosporin NA YES YES
Department
Ms.Tehreem BD Department NA YES YES
Ms.Saba QC Department NA YES YES
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Attachment J
Emergency Equipment

S.N
O: Emergency Equipment

1 Fire Extinguishers
2 First Aid Box
3 Fire Fighting Water Hose system