Each organization should have a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan (EAP) as required by OSHA regulations.
Minimum requirements:
(1) emergency escape procedures and the types of evacuation to be used
(2) emergency escape route assignments
(3) procedures for employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before evacuating
(4) procedure to account for all employees after the evacuation is complete
(5) rescue and medical duties to be assigned to employees
(6) names or regular job titles for persons who can be contacted about the plan
(7) an employee alarm system with distinctive alarms for fire or other emergencies
(8) a means for reporting fires and other emergencies
Employees should be trained in the EAP before it is implemented.
The EAP should be reviewed with employees:
(1) when the plan is first implemented
(2) when an employee is hired or has a change in responsibilities
(3) whenever the plan changes
The EAP should be kept at the workplace and made available to all employees.
For smaller organizations (1 to 9 employees) the plan may be communicated orally.
