Emergency Response
In addition to the previous requirements, the plan must include site topography, layout, prevailing weather conditions, and procedures for reporting incidents to local, state, and federal government agencies.
The procedures must be compatible with and integrated into the disaster, fire, and/or emergency response plans of the sites nearest local, state, and federal agencies.
The plan requirements also must be rehearsed regularly, reviewed periodically, and amended, as necessary, to keep them current with new or changing site conditions or information. A distinguishable and distinct alarm system must be in operation to notify employees of emergencies. The emergency plan also must be made available for inspection and copying by employees, their representatives, OSHA personnel, and other government agencies with relevant responsibilities.
When necessary, employees deemed must wear a positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus or a positive pressure air-line respirator equipped with an escape air supply. Backup and first-aid support personnel must be available for assistance or rescue.
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3-8. Why must an emergency response plan be reviewed periodically?
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