Fire is only one type of emergency that happens at work. Large and small workplaces alike experience fires, explosions, medical emergencies,chemical spills, toxic releases, and a variety of other incidents. To protect employees from fire and other emergencies and to prevent property loss, whether large or small, companies use preparedness plans (also called pre-fire plans or pre-incident plans).

The two essential components of a fire preparedness plan are the following:

1. An emergency action plan, which details what to do when a fire occurs

2. A fire prevention plan, which describes what to do to prevent a fire
Emergency Escape Procedures and Emergency Escape Route Assignments
To ensure that all employees understand the general procedures to be followed, the plan must document procedures, such as equipment to shut down or suppression efforts, and the escape route to be followed by each specific facility location.
Procedures for Employees Who Remain on Site after the Alarm
Procedures to Account for Employees.
The emergency action plan should include procedures for accounting for all employees after an emergency evacuation.
Rescue and Medical Duties
Emergency action plans should indicate which employees are responsible for rescue and medical duties, and the plan should define what those duties are.
Procedures for Reporting Emergencies
The emergency action plan should outline the preferred means of reporting fires and other emergencies.
Contacts for Further Information
The emergency action plan should include the names of employees who can be contacted for further information or for an explanation of duties under the plan.
Alarm Systems
The employer should establish an alarm system.
Evacuating the Premises
The emergency action plan should indicate the types of evacuation that employees are to use during an emergency.
Training of Personnel
OSHA requires that employers designate and train certain personnel to assist in safely evacuating employees during an emergency
Source:National Fire Protection Association
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