2 Important Emergency Plans for Your Business

11/8/2020 (Permalink)

Create a map for each floor of your business that shows exits and other important details

When you started your business, you were careful to prepare for any unseen scenario. You even have a contingency plan in place just in case you need to get your workers to safety, but could they execute it? It is important to have emergency plans that are easy to understand and follow if your employees need to get to safety.

Creating a Thorough Emergency Plan

A contingency plan, also known as an emergency action plan (EAP), is put together by a company to create and carry out certain actions during a workplace emergency. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an EAP should include:

• Emergency reporting methods
  
• All emergency evacuation routes
  
• A way to account for all employees during and after an emergency
  
• Instructions for employees who have action plan duties
  
• Contacts that employees can reach for further information on their roles in your EAP
  
  

Including cleanup procedures and contacts for emergency restoration services is also beneficial.
Every business is different. To create a thorough EAP, you have to consider all of the possible emergencies that could happen at your specific business and your employees' specific needs. Educate your workers on all procedures so that they are ready if an emergency does happen.

Instilling an Evacuation Plan
An important part of emergency preparation is having an evacuation plan and making sure that your workers understand and can execute it calmly. Clearly marked escape routes and employee procedures are a good start. Exit lighting should be bright and easy to find. Create a map for each floor of your business that shows exits and other important details so that your employees can refer to them regularly. One way to make sure they are seen is to place them in high traffic areas such as main lobbies and elevator corridors.
Having a thorough contingency plan gives you peace of mind because if an emergency does happen, you know that you are prepared and can keep your employees in Todd Creek, CO, safe.