Fax cover sheet from J.C. Broderick & Associates, Oct 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

I. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

OSHA requires a written emergency action plan and fire prevention plan. The requirements are detailed in 29CFR 1910.38. The essential items of the plan should include:

• The manner in which emergencies are announced.

• Emergency escape procedures and emergency escape routes.

• Procedures for employees who must remain to operate critical plant operations which may take time to shut down.

• Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation.

• Rescue and medical duties.

• Names and/or job titles of people to be contacted for additional information.

• A list of the major workplace fire hazards.

• Names and/or job titles of people responsible for maintenance of fire prevention equipment.

• Names and/or job titles of people responsible for the control of fuel source hazards.

Establish a system for alerting workers of an emergency or other problem that may require evacuation of the work area. A compressed air boat horn provides an effective alarm that can be heard and does not rely on a power source. All persons entering the work area should be familiar with the evacuation alarm signal and primary and secondary exits. A simple floor plan drawing of the work area should be posted to familiarize persons entering the work area with the site and location of exits.

Written emergency procedures should cover procedures to be used in case of the following fire, which may include heavy smoke conditions; power failure; compressor failure with the use of air-supplied respirators; accident; or employee injury.

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