Workplace Safety Reminder: Emergency Action Plan » Develop & Implement an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Drafting an emergency action plan (EAP) is not enough to ensure the safety of your employees. When an evacuation is necessary, you will need responsible, trained individuals who can supervise and coordinate activities to ensure a safe and successful evacuation. An EAP will be useful only if its content is up to date and employees are sufficiently educated and trained before an actual evacuation. The following sections will help you successfully develop and implement your plan:
- Development of an emergency action plan
- Authority
- Employee training and plan review
- Plan review, coordination, and update
During development and implementation of your draft plan, think about all possible emergency situations and evaluate your workplace to see if it complies with OSHA's emergency standards.
Source(s):
eTool : Evacuation Plans and Procedures - Emergency Action Plan - Develop & Implement an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) | Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (n.d.). Www.osha.gov. https://www.osha.gov/etools/evacuation-plans-procedures/eap/develop-implement