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Does Your Business Have an Emergency Action Plan?

Does Your Business Have an Emergency Action Plan?

If you have more than 10 employees, the Code of Federal Regulation, Title 29, Part 1910.38 requires than an emergency action plan must be available in writing in the workplace. Employees should be able to easily access the plan for review.

Safety managers are tasked with implementation, training, and maintenance of these plans.

Some of the elements of an Emergency Action Plan include:

• Emergency escape route will be conspicuously posted and emergency exits clearly marked.

• Procedures to account for all employees after emergency evacuation has been completed:

• Preferred means of reporting fires and other emergencies:

• The employer shall advise each employee of his or her responsibility under the plan:

Your Emergency Action Plan should also provide specific instructions for events like fire, tornadoes, and earthquakes.

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