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General Issues 1.  Does the plan consider all potential natural or man-made emergencies that could disrupt your workplace? Common sources of emergencies identified in emergency action plans include - fires, explosions, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, toxic material releases, radiological and biological accidents, civil disturbances and workplace violence. 2.  Does the plan consider all potential internal sources of emergencies that could disrupt your workplace? Conduct a hazard assessment of the workplace to identify any physical or chemical hazards that may exist and could cause an emergency. 3.  Does the plan consider the impact of these internal and external emergencies on the workplace's operations and is the response tailored to the workplace? Brainstorm worst case scenarios asking yourself what you would do and what would be the likely impact on your operation and device appropriate responses. 4.  Does the plan contain a list of key personnel with contact inform...

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 . Development of an emergency action plan Authority Employee training and plan review Plan review, coordination, and update   Source(s): eTool : Evacuation Plans and Procedures - Emergency...