Emergency Action Plan Checklist

Most workplaces are required to establish and implement an Emergency Action Plan. Use this Checklist to determine if your EAP includes all required elements – or to help create a new EAP.

GENERAL
Item	Yes	No	Comment
EAP created for fire, explosions, chemical spills and other disasters
Hazard assessment done to identify potential man-made disasters
EAP lists contact info of key personnel
EAP lists contact info of local emergency responders
EAP provides for emergency communications
EAP lists names, titles, departments and phone numbers of contacts
EAP lists responsibilities of key personnel
EAP lists how rescue operations are to be performed
EAP lists how medical assistance will be provided
EAP describes how employees can be contacted in an emergency
EVACUATION/SHELTERING IN PLACE
Item	Yes	No	Comment
EAP identifies when evacuation necessary
EAP establishes clear chain of command for evacuation
All employees know who’s in charge for evacuation
Person in charge of evacuation can order employees to shelter in place
EAP spells out responsibilities of different personnel in evacuation based on type of emergency
EAP identifies alarm/emergency notification systems and procedures
EAP designates evacuation wardens
EAP clearly describes responsibilities of evacuation wardens
EAP clearly describes evacuation and exit routes, including attachments of floor plans and maps
Maps clearly mark location of routes, exits, assembly points, equipment like fire extinguishers, first aid kits, etc.
Exit routes clearly marked
Exit routes kept free of equipment, debris and other obstructions
Evacuation procedures are in place
EAP identifies assembly area(s) based on different types of emergencies, e.g., fires, earthquakes, chemical spills, etc.
EAP addresses evacuation of visitors
EAP provides for sheltering in place
REPORTING EMERGENCIES/ALERTING EMPLOYEES
Item	Yes	No	Comment
EAP establishes procedure for reporting fires and other emergencies, e.g., calling 911
EAP establishes backup procedures for reporting emergencies
EAP establishes alarm system or other method to alert employees of emergencies
EAP establishes backup procedures for alerting employees of emergencies
Alarms are distinctive and recognized by all employees as a signal to evacuate or take other actions required of them by EAP
Provisions are made to notify, instruct and assist disabled and/or non-English speaking employees in emergencies
Evacuation wardens are in charge of ensuring all employees get out safely
EMPLOYEE TRAINING & DRILLS
Item	Yes	No	Comment
EAP establishes procedure for training employees in responding
Training includes response to different kinds of emergencies
Training was provided when EAP was first created
Training is provided when new employees are hired
Training addresses: Overview of EAP Individual roles and responsibilities * Threats, hazards and protective measures * Notification, warning and communication procedures * Emergency response procedures * Evacuation and sheltering in place procedures * Location and use of emergency equipment * Emergency shutdown procedure * First aid procedures * Use of portable fire extinguishers
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & FOLLOW-UP
Item	Yes	No	Comment
EAP establishes procedure for addressing employees’ immediate and ongoing needs
EAP establishes process for recovery
EAP establishes process for resumption of operations
EAP REVIEW
Item	Yes	No	Comment
EAP is reviewed with employees
EAP is posted in a conspicuous place (or reviewed with employees orally if there are fewer than 10 employees)
EAP has been reviewed with local emergency responders or other outside participants
EAP has been reviewed with other occupants of building or site to ensure coordination
EAP is reviewed periodically
EAP is reviewed after practice drills
Emergency contact information is kept current
EAP is reviewed after renovations and changes to floor plans