How must employees be trained?

Employers must review the EAP with employees when:

• The plan is first developed,
• Employees are initially hired,
• Employees responsibilities under the plan change, and
• The plan is changed.

• Individual roles and responsibilities;
• Threats, hazards, and corrective actions;
• Notification, warning, and communications procedures;
• Means for locating family members in an emergency;
• Emergency response procedures;
• Evacuation, shelter, and accountability procedures;
• Location and use of common emergency equipment; and
• Emergency shutdown procedures.

While annual training is not required, consider a yearly refresher. Offer training after:

• Introducing new equipment, materials, or processes into the workplace that affect evacuation routes;
• Changing the layout or design of the facility; and
• Revising or updating emergency procedures.

If there are 10 or fewer employees, the EAP may be communicated orally. Once everyone has been trained, it is a best practice to hold practice drills occasionally.