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What is a Workplace Emergency?

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How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations

A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens your employees, customers, or the public; disrupts or shuts down your operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade and include the following:

  • Floods,
  • Hurricanes,
  • Tornadoes,
  • Fires,
  • Toxic gas releases,
  • Chemical spills,
  • Radiological accidents,
  • Explosions,
  • Civil disturbances, and
  • Workplace violence resulting in bodily harm and trauma.

How Do You Protect Yourself, Your Employees, and Your Business?

What is an Emergency Action Plan?

What Should Your Emergency Action Plan Include?

How Do You Alert Employees to an Emergency?

How Do You Develop an Evacuation Policy and Procedures?

Under What Conditions Should You Call for an Evacuation?

What is the Role of Coordinators and Evacuation Wardens During an Emergency?

How Do You Establish Evacuation Routes and Exits?

How Do You Account for Employees After an Evacuation?

How Should You Plan for Rescue Operations?

What Medical Assistance Should You Provide During an Emergency?

What Role Should Employees Play in Your Emergency Action Plan?

What Employee Information Should Your Plan Include?

What Type of Training Do Your Employees Need?

How Often Do You Need to Train Your Employees?

What Does Your Plan Need to Include About Hazardous Substances?

What Special Equipment Should You Provide for Emergencies?

How Do You Choose Appropriate Respirators and Other Equipment?

Who Should You Coordinate with When Drafting Your Emergency Action Plan?

What are OSHA's Requirements for Emergencies?

What Other OSHA Standards Address Emergency Planning Requirements?

What Assistance Does OSHA Provide?

What Education and Training Does OSHA Offer?

What Other Publications Does OSHA Offer?

What Electronic Services Does OSHA Provide?

What Free Onsite Consultation Services Does OSHA Provide?

What are the Voluntary Protection Programs?

What Partnership Opportunities Does OSHA Provide?

What is the Value of a Good Safety and Health Program?

What is the Role of State Programs?

What Other Groups or Associations Can Help Me?

Appendix: OSHA Regional and Area Office Directory

Appendix: OSHA-Approved Safety and Health Plans

Appendix 2

OSHA-Approved Safety and Health Plans

Juneau, AK ..................................... .. (907) 465-2700 Phoenix, AZ ...................................... (602) 542-5795 San Francisco, CA ............................. .(415) 703-5050 Wethersfield, CT .............................. ..(860) 566-5123 Honolulu, HI ................................... ...(808) 586-8844

Indianapolis, ID .............................. ... (317) 232-2378 Des Moines, IA .............................. .. . (515) 281-3447 Indianapolis, IN ............................. .....(317) 232-3325 Frankfort, KY ............................... ......(502) 564-3070 Baltimore, MD............... ........ ...... .... .(410) 767-2215

Lansing, MI ................................ ...... (517) 373-7230 St. Paul, MN ................ ............. ........ (651) 296-2342 Raleigh, NC .................. ............ ........ (919) 807-2900 Trenton, NJ .............................. ........ (609) 292-2975 Santa Fe, NM ............... ........... ......... (505) 827-2850

Carson City, NV ............. ......... .......... (775) 687-3032 Albany, NY..................... ....... ........... (518) 457-2741 Salem, OR ....................... ..... ............ (503) 378-3272 Hato Rey, PR ........................ ............. (787) 754-2119 Columbia, SC ....................... .............. (803) 896-4300

Nashville, TN ...................... ............... (615) 741-2582 Salt Lake City, UT .............. ................ (801) 530-6901 Richmond, VA ................... ................. (804) 786-2377 Christiansted, St. Croix, VI .................... (340) 773-1990 Montpelier VT ...................... .............. (802) 828-2288 Olympia, WA......................... ........... (360) 902-4200 ............................................. ........ (360) 902-5430 Cheyenne, WY............................. ....... (307) 777-7786

Appendix: OSHA Consultation Offices

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