OAR 437-002-0042: Emergency Action Plan

(1) Development of An Emergency Action Plan. (a) When another Oregon OSHA standard requires an employer to develop an emergency action plan, the plan must comply with this section and cover each part of the workplace. (b) The plan must be in writing, in the work area and available to employees on request, except that an employer with 10 or fewer employees in a workplace may use a verbal plan. (2) Minimum Elements of An Emergency Action Plan. An emergency action plan must include: (a) Procedures for emergency evacuation, including type of evacuation and exit route assignments; (b) Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation; (c) Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency; (d) Procedures to follow for emergency operation or shut down of critical equipment before evacuation; (e) Procedures to follow for rescue and medical duties; and (f) Names or job titles of employees to contact for more information about the duties of employees under the plan. (3) Employee Alarm System. There must be a properly working employee alarm system. The alarm system must use a distinctive signal for each purpose and comply with 29 CFR 1910.165. (4) Training. An employer must designate employees to assist in the safe emergency evacuation of other employees. These designated employees must receive training in emergency evacuation procedures. (5) Employee Review. An employer must review the emergency action plan with each employee covered by it: (a) When the plan is new or the employee is new to the job; (b) When the employee's responsibilities under the plan change; and (c) When the plan changes.