EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (EAP)
An Emergency Action Plan promotes employee safety in the event of a natural or man-made emergency
Emergency Action Plan
We all know it can happen, any time, day or night. It’s how you prepare that makes a difference in the outcome.
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) outlines how employers and employees should react during a workplace emergency. It’s a crucial tool for all sized companies to ensure safety and minimizing damage during events like fires, medical emergencies, or natural disasters.
5 KEY STEPS
ASSESS SAFETY RISK
IDENTIFY POTENTIAL EMERGENCIES
DESIGNATE COMMUNICATION
ASSESS COMPANY RESOURCES
TRAINING, DRILLS, AND EXERCISES
An EAP Includes:
Emergency “Evacuation” Procedures in writing
Shelter-in-Place Procedures in writing
Critical Plant Operations (shutdown procedures during an event)
Headcount of all employees, vendors and guests on site
Employees certified in American Red Cross’ First Aid, CPR and AED training
Trauma Kit and AED locations
How, where and to whom: Reporting Emergencies
Emergency alarm systems
Training new hires (onboarding) and existing staff
Emergency Shelter-in-Place Provisions (food, water, sanitation and first aid supplies)
Emergency contacts posted and updated
Emergency Exit placards