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OSHA's Expert System - Emergency Action Plan

Introduction to the Emergency Action Plan Expert System
Disclaimer

An emergency action plan (EAP) is usually a written document required by particular OSHA standards. For smaller organizations, the plan does not need to be written and may be communicated orally if there are 10 or fewer employees [29 CFR 1910.38(b)]. The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. The elements of the plan must include, but are not limited to:
  • Means of reporting fires and other emergencies
  • Evacuation procedures and emergency escape route assignments
  • Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate
  • Procedures to account for all employees after an emergency evacuation has been completed
  • Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them
  • Names or job titles of persons who can be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan
This expert system will help you to create a simple EAP. This basic plan will be adequate for needs of many small and medium-sized entities. This basic plan may not be adequate for large establishments or those with more significant hazards. Users in such establishments should consider the special characteristics of their workplaces. Users can supplement this basic plan to address any situations that require special attention.

This OSHA Expert only provides information based on Federal OSHA Emergency Action Plan requirements. If you are covered by a state OSHA plan you may need to contact your local state OSHA office.

Most small and medium-sized entities will get their basic plans from this system in 10 to 15 minutes. Please remember that this system does not save the plan it helps you to write, so you should save and/or print your plan when it is completed. In order for an emergency action plan to be created by this expert system, pop ups must be allowed from this site, or your text will not be saved, and your report will not print. Many different pop up blocker programs exist, and you may be using more than one.

How to Allow Pop Ups In the Various Programs with Popup Blocker Features 

Internet Explorer
To change your pop up blocker settings, select "Tools" from the menu, then "Pop Up Blocker", then "Pop Up Blocker Settings". Add the OSHA web site to always allow pop ups or turn off your pop up blocker feature.
 
Firefox Browser
Select "Tools" from the menu, then "Options". Select the "Content" icon at the top of the window. Here you can turn off the pop up blocker or add OSHA as an allowed site.
 
Google Toolbar
When a pop up is blocked, a notification bar appears at the top of the window. Click it to allow the pop up one time or always allow them at this site.
 
Other Pop Up Blocking Programs
Open the program and look for the documentation on the pop up blocking feature. If necessary, go to the help file and search for pop up blocking. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as AOL have a built in pop up blocking feature. Check the with your ISP or its help files to bypass the pop up blocker.
 
Pop Up Window
After you have allowed pop ups, check that a small pop up window is open in the background, with the message:
 
"Do not close this window. It is being used by the OSHA Emergency Action Plan Expert System to save your text and to print your report."

This is the text window that stores your data. Remember, if this necessary pop up is blocked, your text will not be saved, and your report will not print.


Please visit the OSHA Expert User Guide to obtain further instruction.
 


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