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OSHA Emergency Action Plan Requirements

The most obvious question, for starters, is whether or not you, as an employer, must have an emergency action plan. As a general rule, if you are required to comply with OSHA’s standard for portable fire extinguishers (§1910.157) or you have a fixed fire suppression system, you must comply with this provision. The emergency action planning also applies to employers who are covered by other OSHA standards, such as the Process Safety Management for Highly-Hazardous Chemicals ...

An emergency action plan (EAP) is a written document required by particular OSHA standards [29 CFR 1910.38(a)]. The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. Well developed emergency plans and proper employee training (such that employees understand their roles and responsibilities within the plan) will result in fewer and less severe employee injuries and less structural damage to the facility during emergencies. A poorly prepared plan, likely will lead to a ...

Every company, no matter the size, is required by OSHA to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to protect the welfare of your employees. Mandating this plan is another example of the government thinking about what’s best for employees. In this case, what’s good for employees is also good for your company.

Your company is the primary target for lawsuits resulting from an employee’s death or injury while at work. Your company can be held financially responsible ...