Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
$25.00
The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) establishes procedures for protecting employees during workplace emergencies and provides a coordinated approach for emergency response, evacuation, communication, and employee accountability. Emergencies may include fires, explosions, chemical spills or releases, severe weather, natural disasters, medical emergencies, workplace violence, utility failures, and other events that could threaten employees, property, or operations. The Emergency Action Plan helps employees understand what actions to take, where to go, how to report an emergency, and who is responsible for coordinating the response.
The plan addresses emergency reporting procedures, alarm and notification systems, evacuation routes, emergency exits, assembly areas, employee accountability, shelter-in-place procedures, emergency shutdown responsibilities, rescue and medical duties, and emergency contacts. Employees must become familiar with workplace emergency procedures and promptly follow instructions from supervisors, emergency coordinators, alarms, and emergency-response personnel. The EAP also addresses employee training, emergency drills, communication with emergency services, responsibilities for assisting employees who may need additional help, and procedures for reviewing the plan after emergencies or when workplace conditions change. Effective emergency preparedness and evacuation planning helps employees respond quickly and safely when an emergency occurs.
Description
The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) provides a structured framework for preparing employees to respond safely and efficiently to workplace emergencies. It establishes responsibilities for management, emergency coordinators, supervisors, and employees and provides procedures for emergency notification, evacuation, accountability, shelter-in-place, and coordination with emergency services.
The plan addresses alarm and communication systems, emergency exits and evacuation routes, assembly areas, employee accountability, emergency shutdown procedures, shelter-in-place situations, medical and rescue responsibilities, emergency contacts, severe weather, fires, hazardous-material releases, workplace violence, and other potential emergencies. It also addresses employees who may require additional assistance, emergency drills, training, plan review, and updating procedures when workplace conditions or emergency arrangements change.
Provided in editable Microsoft Word format, the Emergency Action Plan can be customized with your company’s facility information, emergency contacts, evacuation procedures, assembly locations, alarm systems, and employee responsibilities. It can be incorporated into a comprehensive Safety Manual or used as a standalone Emergency Action Plan.
