Emergency Action Planning
No matter the situation, every workplace should have a written emergency action plan (EAP) that outlines processes for monitoring and responding to changing conditions and communicating with employees. When developing or reviewing your plan, ask yourself the following questions:
- Is there a safety team assigned to owning/revising the plan?
- Have emergency-escape routes been developed and communicated to all employees?
- Do employees who control critical operations before evacuating know their procedures?
- Is the emergency alarm warning system recognizable and understandable above ambient conditions?
- Are alarm systems tested regularly – at least annually?
- Do employees know their responsibilities for the following activities:
- Responding to emergency alert systems and warnings
- Reporting emergencies
- Contacting emergency responders
- Performing rescue and medical duties
For more information on preparing for emergencies, visit our Resource Library.
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