Emergency response procedures vary wildly across businesses depending on what they do, where they are located, and the materials within the building. For that reason, developing a unique emergency response procedure is absolutely necessary to protect both workers and property at that site.Training is at the front and center of any emergency plan as employees have to know their responsibilities to appropriately act when a dangerous situation arises. In general, there are two groups that need to be trained; those belonging to the emergency response team, and the rest of the employees that are not a part of that team. For those who are not a part of the emergency response team, they must be familiar with:Evacuation plansThe alarm system and what each alarm meansReporting proceduresShutdown proceduresThe types of emergenciesSpecial hazardsEvacuation routesEmployees that have been assigned to be a part of the emergency response team must be trained on the above mentioned as well as the following:The use of a variety of fire extinguishersFirst aid including CPR and the use of a SCBABe familiar with OSHA’s requirements regarding bloodborne pathogensShutdown proceduresChemical spill proceduresEmergency rescue and search protocolsHazMat emergency responseAll this information should be contained in the company’s emergency action plan and regularly gone over with employees. Emergency evacuation drills must take place as often as possible to keep the employees’ minds fresh on safety protocols in addition to yearly training and re-training opportunities. Similar Questions When does OSHA require an emergency response?What are OSHA requirements for emergency evacuation?What is an emergency evacuation plan?What should emergency action plan (EAP) include?What does EAP stand for?Are emergency evacuation drills required by OSHA?What are emergency evacuation processes?What are the common types of Emergency Evacuation Processes?Where should emergency evacuation maps be posted?Additional Resources Preparing the Workplace with Emergency Action Plans (EAP)Fire Prevention in the Workplace [OSHA 1910.39]Emergency Spill Cleanup & ContainmentWhat is HAZCOM? (Hazard Communication Definition + OSHA Standards)HAZWOPER [OSHA Hazardous Waste Standard]

What emergency response procedures does OSHA require?

Emergency Evacuation

Emergency response procedures vary wildly across businesses depending on what they do, where they are located, and the materials within the building. For that reason, developing a unique emergency response procedure is absolutely necessary to protect both workers and property at that site.

Training is at the front and center of any emergency plan as employees have to know their responsibilities to appropriately act when a dangerous situation arises. In general, there are two groups that need to be trained; those belonging to the emergency response team, and the rest of the employees that are not a part of that team. For those who are not a part of the emergency response team, they must be familiar with:

Evacuation plans
The alarm system and what each alarm means
Reporting procedures
Shutdown procedures
The types of emergencies
Special hazards
Evacuation routes

Employees that have been assigned to be a part of the emergency response team must be trained on the above mentioned as well as the following:

The use of a variety of fire extinguishers
First aid including CPR and the use of a SCBA
Be familiar with OSHA’s requirements regarding bloodborne pathogens
Shutdown procedures
Chemical spill procedures
Emergency rescue and search protocols
HazMat emergency response

All this information should be contained in the company’s emergency action plan and regularly gone over with employees. Emergency evacuation drills must take place as often as possible to keep the employees’ minds fresh on safety protocols in addition to yearly training and re-training opportunities.