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Before implementing the emergency action plan, employers should designate and train enough people to assist in the safe and orderly emergency evacuation of employees. Depending on the hazards, training sessions may need to be conducted at least annually or when:
The size of the workplace and workforce, processes used, materials handled, and the availability of on-site or outside resources will determine the training requirements. General training for all employees should address:
Training should discuss any special hazards such as flammable materials, toxic chemicals, radioactive sources, or water-reactive substances. Employees should learn of the fire hazards to which they are exposed and each employee should learn whichever parts of the fire prevention plan are necessary for self-protection.
Assigning training responsibilities
Employers should assign responsibility for developing a training plan. A plan should take into account the training and information needs for employees, contractors, visitors, managers and those with an emergency response role identified in the plan.
A training plan should determine for a 12-month period:
Other steps to take include:
Before implementing the emergency action plan, employers should designate and train enough people to assist in the safe and orderly emergency evacuation of employees. Depending on the hazards, training sessions may need to be conducted at least annually or when:
The size of the workplace and workforce, processes used, materials handled, and the availability of on-site or outside resources will determine the training requirements. General training for all employees should address:
Training should discuss any special hazards such as flammable materials, toxic chemicals, radioactive sources, or water-reactive substances. Employees should learn of the fire hazards to which they are exposed and each employee should learn whichever parts of the fire prevention plan are necessary for self-protection.
Assigning training responsibilities
Employers should assign responsibility for developing a training plan. A plan should take into account the training and information needs for employees, contractors, visitors, managers and those with an emergency response role identified in the plan.
A training plan should determine for a 12-month period:
Other steps to take include: