Or. Admin. R. 437-004-0450

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 437-004-0450 - Emergency Action Plan

(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) An emergency action plan must include:

(a) Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency;

(b) Procedures for emergency operation or shut down of critical equipment;

(c) Procedures for rescue and medical duties; and

(d) Names or job titles of employees to contact to get more information about the duties of employees under the plan.

(3) There must be a communication system to alert employees or an employee alarm system with a distinctive signal for each purpose.

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

(a) When the plan is new or the employee is new to the job;

(b) When the employee's responsibilities under the plan change; and

(c) When the plan changes.

Or. Admin. R. 437-004-0450

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

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(3)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295