Q: What is required in an OSHA Emergency Action Plan?
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OSHA 1910.38 requires: emergency reporting procedures, evacuation procedures and routes, procedures for critical operation shutdowns, employee accounting after evacuation, rescue and medical duties, and contact information for EAP coordinators.
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OSHAMap is designed to help users organize key evacuation-planning information commonly associated with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 — clearly marked exit routes, fire extinguisher locations within 75-foot travel distance, assembly points, YOU ARE HERE markers, and accessibility accommodations per ADA guidelines. Each draft must be reviewed and verified for the actual workplace by the employer, safety officer, or AHJ before posting.
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An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a written document required by OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.38 for workplaces with more than 10 employees. The EAP outlines procedures for emergency situations including fires, severe weather, chemical spills, and other hazards. Evacuation maps are a critical visual component of any effective EAP.
Evacuation maps are the visual implementation of your EAP. They translate written emergency procedures into clear, actionable guidance that employees can follow during high-stress situations. A proper evacuation map shows all escape routes described in your EAP, assembly points, and safety equipment locations.
Two-thirds of small businesses lack a compliant written EAP according to OSHA surveys
Maximum penalty for willful violations of EAP requirements
Businesses with proper EAPs evacuate 23% faster on average during drills
Employees at EAP-compliant businesses report feeling prepared for emergencies
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OSHA 1910.38 requires: emergency reporting procedures, evacuation procedures and routes, procedures for critical operation shutdowns, employee accounting after evacuation, rescue and medical duties, and contact information for EAP coordinators.
Workplaces with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the EAP orally rather than in writing. However, having a written plan with posted evacuation maps is still recommended for clarity and documentation.
Evacuation maps are the visual representation of your EAP evacuation procedures. They show the escape routes, assembly points, and safety equipment described in your written plan, making the information accessible during emergencies.
Under 29 CFR 1910.38(e), employers must review the EAP with each employee when the plan is first developed, when the employee's responsibilities under the plan change, and whenever the plan itself is changed. Best practice is an annual review alongside your evacuation drill, plus an update after any renovation, change in operations, or layout change that affects exit routes.
An Emergency Action Plan (29 CFR 1910.38) covers how employees report emergencies and evacuate once one occurs. A Fire Prevention Plan (29 CFR 1910.39) addresses controlling hazards before a fire starts — major fire hazards, ignition-source controls, and maintenance of fire-prevention equipment. Employers with more than 10 employees must keep each plan in writing, and many workplaces need both.
OSHA 1910.38(b) requires the written EAP to be kept in the workplace and made available to employees for review; the plan document itself does not have to be wall-mounted. However, the evacuation routes, exits, and assembly points it references should be posted as evacuation maps where employees can see them, so the written procedures translate into clear visual guidance during an emergency.
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Our AI drafts maps that follow OSHA 29 CFR 1910.36–37 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards. Every map includes clearly marked exits, fire extinguisher locations, assembly points, and directional evacuation arrows. Supervisor review is required before posting to your facility.
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