Elements of the EAP
At the very least, the plan should cover the following key points, but it can include:
- how to report fires and other emergencies;
- steps for evacuation and emergency escape routes;
- what to do for employees who stay to manage critical operations before leaving;
- how to account for everyone after an emergency evacuation;
- specific rescue and medical tasks for employees assigned to them; and
- contact information for key people or job titles.
Develop an EAP to cover natural and man-made emergencies.
For more information on the elements of an EAP, check out OSHA's Emergency Action Plan eTool.
While not specifically mandated by OSHA, employers might find it useful to add these elements to the EAP:
- A detailed outline of the alarm system for notifying all employees, including those with disabilities, for evacuation or other actions. Alarms for different actions should be unique and could range from horn blasts to sirens or public address systems.
- An alternate communications center to use in case of a fire or explosion.
- A secure location, either on-site or off-site, for storing original or duplicate copies of essential records like accounting files, legal documents, and employees' emergency contact lists.
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1-2. Which of the following is a required element in the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
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