Sample Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is required and shall be implemented on every project, as outlined by the General Contractor. Proper plans, procedures and protocols shall be in place and posted before any project is initiated.
The General Contractor shall perform a risk / all hazards assessment of the project to best determine possible scenarios and response actions, and shall provide the necessary training before beginning work.
In most cases, building evacuation will be necessary, such as for fires, smoke conditions, building instability or collapse, chemical or odor concerns, carbon monoxide etc. In each case, evacuation from the building (at least 50') shall be required.
Emergency Air Horns shall be placed with fire extinguishers at every exit door and shall be maintained. One long blast for fire, all other emergencies should be multiple blasts.
Because life safety on site is the most important concern, everyone should leave the building. After evacuation, a designated person shall notify the local fire department, ambulance service, police department and owner from a safe location.
