How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations
What is a Workplace Emergency?
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 encourages states to develop and operate their own job safety and health plans. States that do so must adopt standards and enforce requirements that are at least as effective as federal requirements. Twenty-four states and two territories have adopted their own plans, three of which cover only public employees. For more information, visit OSHA's website and see Appendix 2 for a listing of states and territories with approved plans.