Free OSHA Emergency Response Playbooks 2025
Step-by-Step Incident Response Procedures
When emergencies strike, every second counts. These playbooks provide structured response frameworks for common workplace emergencies, helping you protect employees and meet OSHA requirements for emergency action plans.
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How to Use OSHA Emergency Action Plan Requirements
Under 29 CFR 1910.38, employers must have an emergency action plan that includes:
Evacuation Procedures
Clear procedures and emergency escape routes, including floor plans or workplace maps showing evacuation routes
Alarm Systems
Procedures for reporting emergencies and alerting employees about evacuation or other emergency actions
Designated Personnel
Names or job titles of employees to contact for plan information and those responsible for rescue/medical duties
Assembly Points
Designated meeting locations for accountability after evacuation, away from the building
Free Emergency Scenario Playbooks & Response Guides
Select an emergency scenario to view the complete response playbook with phase-by-phase actions:
Building Fire Emergency
CriticalDetection
0-30 sec- Activate fire alarm
- Call 911
- Announce evacuation
Evacuation
30 sec - 5 min- Direct employees to exits
- Check rooms if safe
- Account for personnel
Assembly
5-15 min- Head count at assembly area
- Report missing persons
- Await fire department
Post-Incident
1-24 hours- Document incident
- File OSHA report if required
- Review response effectiveness
Medical Emergency
HighResponse
0-1 min- Call 911
- Locate AED if needed
- Begin first aid
Stabilization
1-10 min- Continue care until EMS arrives
- Clear area for responders
- Gather patient info
Handoff
10-20 min- Brief EMS on situation
- Provide medical info if known
- Document timeline
Follow-up
1-72 hours- Complete incident report
- OSHA recordkeeping if applicable
- Debrief with staff
Chemical Spill / Hazmat
CriticalIsolation
0-2 min- Evacuate immediate area
- Prevent entry to spill zone
- Identify chemical if safe
Notification
2-5 min- Call emergency response
- Activate spill team if trained
- Retrieve SDS
Containment
5-30 min- Use spill kits if trained
- Protect storm drains
- Ventilate area
Cleanup
30 min - hours- Professional remediation if needed
- Dispose of waste properly
- Document for EPA/OSHA
Severe Weather / Tornado
HighWatch
Hours before- Monitor weather alerts
- Identify shelter areas
- Review severe weather plan
Warning
15-30 min- Move to shelter areas
- Account for all personnel
- Stay away from windows
During
Variable- Remain in shelter position
- Cover head and neck
- Wait for all-clear
After
1-24 hours- Assess building damage
- Report injuries
- Document for insurance
Active Threat / Intruder
CriticalRun
If safe- Evacuate if path is clear
- Leave belongings behind
- Help others if possible
Hide
If cannot run- Lock and barricade doors
- Silence phones
- Stay out of sight
Fight
Last resort- Act with aggression
- Use improvised weapons
- Commit to your actions
Post-Incident
After- Follow law enforcement instructions
- Provide witness statements
- Access counseling support
Extended Power Outage
ModerateImmediate
0-5 min- Activate emergency lighting
- Check generator status
- Assess critical systems
Short-term
5-60 min- Secure perishables if applicable
- Contact utility company
- Communicate with staff
Extended
1+ hours- Consider early dismissal
- Protect data/equipment
- Monitor temperature-sensitive areas
Restoration
After- Check systems before restart
- Inspect for damage
- Document duration and impact
OSHA Post-Incident Documentation Requirements
Proper documentation after any workplace emergency is critical for OSHA compliance and continuous improvement:
OSHA Recordkeeping
- OSHA 300 Log entries
- Form 301 Incident Reports
- Annual summary posting
Internal Documentation
- Incident narrative report
- Witness statements
- Timeline of events
Follow-up Actions
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective actions taken
- Training updates needed
OSHA Reporting Deadlines
Free Emergency Response Training Resources
Initial Training
- New employee orientation on emergency procedures
- Review of evacuation routes and assembly points
- Introduction to alarm systems and signals
- Role-specific emergency duties
Ongoing Training
- Annual emergency action plan review
- Quarterly evacuation drills
- Fire extinguisher training for designated employees
- First aid/CPR/AED certification maintenance
Documentation
- Training attendance records
- Drill evaluation reports
- Competency assessments
- Corrective action follow-up
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