1.5 Emergency Action

Emergency Action Plan

Planning ahead in case an emergency arises will help workers know what to do and minimize a crisis event.  It is important to have an emergency action plan developed, written and posted where easily seen by workers.  The written plan requirements include:

• Reporting Procedures
• Procedures for Evacuation
• Exit Routes
• Designated personnel for critical operations / shutdown
• Rescue Duties
• Contact for plan details

Have your employees been trained for emergency action?

This presents a good time to include this training.

Emergency Action Plan Training

In addition to a posted emergency action plan, it is important to provide all employees with ongoing training.

Training for employees with specific duties includes

• Equipment shutdown
• Safe evacuation

Review with all employees:

• At least annually
• When newly assigned
• When duties change