When it comes to emergency preparedness, it is essential to consider the unexpected and the unheard of. An emergency action plan (EAP) must address emergencies that the employer can reasonably expect in the workplace. Developing an EAP is a crucial step in ensuring the safety of staff and visitors in the event of an emergency. The key components of an EAP include evacuation procedures, escape routes and floor plans, informing and alerting authorities, alerting staff and visitors to an emergency, accounting for people after implementing an EAP, notifying parents, guardians or closest family members, identifying a media contact person, and training of new staff.
Having a well-developed emergency plan and adequate employee training will result in fewer injuries and less structural damage to facilities during emergencies. Fires and other emergencies can reach dangerous levels in seconds, so it is important to have procedures in place for reporting emergencies. This could include calling 911 or an internal emergency number or activating a manual fire alarm. It is also important to ensure that all staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities within the plan.
This will help ensure that everyone is prepared in the event of an emergency.
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