629 Planning for Workplace Emergencies

Introduction

OSHA requires employers to develop and maintain emergency action plans and fire prevention plans to help ensure their employees are protected and to minimize property loss due to emergency situations.

This two-hour course is an introduction to three emergency preparedness topics: the elements of an effective Emergency Action Plan (EAP), exit route requirements, and the Fire Prevention and Protection Plan (FPP).

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

ID	Objective
TO 1.0	Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment.
LO 1.1.1	Describe the elements of the written Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Fire Prevention Plan (FPP).
LO 1.1.2	Summarize reporting, evacuation procedures, and evacuation coordinator duties.
LO 1.1.3	Discuss the response procedures for an active shooter emergency.
LO 1.2.1	Contrast the meanings of "exit access," "exit," and "exit discharge."
LO 1.2.2	List and describe the basic requirements for exit routes, number of routes, and exit discharges.
LO 1.3.1	Identify management, plan administrator, supervisor, and employee FPP responsibilities.
LO 1.3.2	Summarize best practices in general housekeeping to limit the risk of fires.
LO 1.3.3	List and describe typical electrical hazards that can cause fires in the workplace.
LO 1.3.4	Describe requirements for portable and fixed fire extinguishing systems.
LO 1.3.5	Discuss EAP and FPP training topics including emergency evacuation and use of fire extinguishers.

Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)