Emergency Action Plan

An emergency action plan (EAP) is a written document required by particular OSHA standards. The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. The plan must include, but is not limited to the following elements:

• Means of reporting fires and other emergencies [29 CFR 1910.38(c)(1)]
• Evacuation procedures and emergency escape route assignments [29 CFR 1910.38(c)(2)]
• Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate [29 CFR 1910.38(c)(3)]
• Procedures to account for all employees after an emergency evacuation has been completed [29 CFR 1910.38(c)(4)]
• Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them [29 CFR 1910.38(c)(5)]
• Names or job titles of persons who can be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan [29 CFR 1910.38(c)(6)]

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