1. (1) The plan must be in writing, be kept in the work place and be available to employees. Employers with fewer than 11 permanent, year-around workers may have a verbal plan.

2. (2) An emergency action plan must include:

   1. (a) Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency;
   2. (b) Procedures for emergency operation or shut down of critical equipment;
   3. (c) Procedures for rescue and medical duties; and
   4. (d) Names or job titles of employees to contact to get more information about the duties of employees under the plan.
3. (3) There must be a communication system to alert employees or an employee alarm system with a distinctive signal for each purpose.

4. (4) The employer must review the emergency action plan with each covered employee:

   1. (a) When the plan is new or the employee is new to the job;
   2. (b) When the employee’s responsibilities under the plan change; and
   3. (c) When the plan changes.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(3)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 654.001 - 654.295

History

OSHA 4-1998, f. 8-28-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98