Emergency Action Plan
OSHA and State Plan standards require almost all workplaces to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) describing how employees will respond to different types of workplace emergencies. For employers with 11 or more employees, the EAP must be in writing. 29 CFR 1910.38(a).
- Meet OSHA’s EAP program requirements.
- Ensure your employees are prepared to respond in a crisis.
- Incorporate into your emergency training program.
- Post in locations where instant reference to life and property-saving measures may be necessary.
Common Sources of Workplace Emergencies
The Federal Worksite Emergency Response Procedures Poster covers step-by-step procedures including:
- Fires
- Earthquakes
- Floods
- Hurricanes
- Tornados
- Winter storms
- Workplace violence
- Hazardous substance release
- Shelter-in-place
- Fire extinguisher use
- Emergency contacts