What is an emergency action plan? Does OSHA require an emergency action plan?
An emergency action plan describes the actions employers and employees must take to ensure safety from fire and other emergencies. Not all employers are required by OSHA to establish an emergency action plan. However, even if you are not specifically required to do so, creating an emergency action plan is a good way to protect yourself, your employees, and your business during an emergency. Putting together a comprehensive emergency action plan that deals with all types of issues specific to your work site is not difficult. You may find it beneficial to include your management team and employees in the process. Explain your goal of protecting lives and property in the event of an emergency, and ask for their help in establishing and implementing your emergency action plan. Their commitment and support are critical to the plan’s success.
