Certificate in Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

About Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

A written document called an emergency action plan (EAP) is necessary to comply with certain OSHA criteria. [29 CFR 1910.38(a)] An EAP's main function is to coordinate employer and employee activities during emergencies at work. Make a plan for emergency evacuation:

• Establish emergency escape route allocations and evacuation protocols.
• Establish a clear chain of command and identify the individual who has the authority to issue an evacuation order.
• Develop processes to track down every employee after a rescue evacuation.

Why is Emergency Action Plan (EAP) important?

A comprehensive and effectively communicated EAP is crucial because it: Can aid in injury prevention. helps to provide an efficient emergency response by preparing coaches and staff for crisis circumstances. ensures prompt and adequate care is given.

Who should take the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Exam?

• Organizations 
• Small business
• Administrators and Managers of medium and large enterprise companies
• HR administrators and training personnel

Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Certification Course Outline

1. What is a workplace emergency?
2. Worker safety and fire safety as per the code of federal regulations
3. How do you protect yourself, your employees, and your business?
4. Familiarization with emergency action plans
5. Exit and evacuation routes
6. Assembly areas
7. Fire prevention
8. Fire extinguishing systems
9. Types of workplace emergencies, both natural and manmade
10. Elements of your emergency action plan
11. Elements of fire prevention plans