1. Emergency Preparedness & Response
Development, Validation, Implementation and Enhancement for a Voluntary Protection Programs Center of Excellence (VPP CX) Capability for the Department of Defense
Emergency Preparedness & Response

2. Objectives After this training you will be able to:
Describe the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Emergency Action Plan (EAP) elements
Define some basic EAP requirements
View the OSHA EAP eTool.

3. Emergency Action Plan
An EAP is a written document required by OSHA standard 29 CFR (a)
The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies
Well developed plans results in fewer employee injuries and structural damage
Poorly developed plans lead to confusion and disorganization.

4. Workplace Evaluation
When conducting a workplace evaluation for an EAP make sure to include:
Specific layouts
Structural features
Emergency systems
Diverse representatives
Commitment and support of all employees is critical to the EAP success.

5. Evacuation Plan
Evacuation charts for all aspects of facility should be designed and posted for all employees to read
Monitors should be selected to assure evacuation safety and accountability.

6. Critical Employees
Ensure critical employees have proper evacuation training
Incorporate critical decisions into the EAP to prepare employees for emergencies.

7. Employee Meeting Place
EAP should define emergency meeting place as well as defining who should:
Bring attendance sheet
Conduct last sweep
Conduct roll call
Ensure second meeting place is defined in case first one is inadequate.

8. Rescue Duties for Employees
Employees assigned to conduct rescue or other efforts during an emergency should have access to:
Appropriate training (CPR, AED, etc.)
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as vests, hard hats, gloves, etc.
Local fire departments or hospitals might provide this service to small organizations.

9. EAP Employee Contacts
The EAP must include employee information who may be contacted for additional information
The EAP must also be available, exercised and critiqued by all employees.

10. EAP Requirements

11. Emergency Announcement System
An employer must have and maintain an employee alarm system
Emergency announcement systems may include:
Loud speakers
Alarms
Voice
Strobe lights.

12. Exit Routes Exit routes must be: A permanent part of the workplace
Separated by fire resistant materials
Adequately lighted
Clearly visible and marked
Free of decorations.

13. Exit Routes
During repairs, alterations or new construction employees must not occupy a workplace unless the exit routes are completed
If the direction of travel to the exit is not immediately apparent, signs must be posted
Any doorway along the exit route which could be mistaken for an exit must be marked with a “Not an Exit” sign.

14. Fire Prevention Plans
The purpose of the fire prevention plan is to prevent a fire from occurring in a workplace
Fire prevention plan must:
Be in writing
Be kept in the workplace
Be available to all employees for review.

15. Portable Fire Extinguishers
Employees authorized to use portable fire extinguishers must be trained in their use
The employer must ensure portable fire extinguishers are maintained and tested at the correct intervals.

16. Fixed Extinguishing Systems
Purpose of the fixed extinguishing system is to quickly extinguish a developing fire and alert occupants before extensive damage occurs
Employer is responsible for operating, testing, and maintaining fixed extinguishing systems that are installed to OSHA standards.

17. OSHA EAP eTool

18. Summary In this presentation, you learned about: The OSHA and VPP EAP
Some basic EAP requirements
The OSHA EAP eTool.

19. References Workplace evaluation [29 CFR 1910.38(b)]
Means of reporting fires and other emergencies [29 CFR (c)(1)]
Evacuation procedures and emergency escape route assignments [29 CFR (c)(2)]
Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate [29 CFR (c)(3)]

20. References
Design and construction requirements for exit routes [29 CFR ]
Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes [29 CFR ]
Emergency action plans (EAP) [29 CFR ]
Fire prevention plans (FPP) [29 CFR ]
Portable fire extinguishers [29 CFR ] •

21. References Fixed extinguishing systems [29 CFR 1910.160]
Fire detection systems [29 CFR ]
Employee alarm systems [29 CFR ]