OAR 437-004-0450: Emergency Action Plan

(1) The plan must be in writing, be kept in the work place and be available to employees. Employers with fewer than 11 permanent, year-around workers may have a verbal plan. (2) An emergency action plan must include: (a) Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency; (b) Procedures for emergency operation or shut down of critical equipment; (c) Procedures for rescue and medical duties; and (d) Names or job titles of employees to contact to get more information about the duties of employees under the plan. (3) There must be a communication system to alert employees or an employee alarm system with a distinctive signal for each purpose. (4) The employer must review the emergency action plan with each covered employee: (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.