Occupational Safety and Health Administration

How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Nobody expects an emergency or disaster ? especially one that affects them, their employees, and their business personally. Yet the simple truth is that emergencies and disasters can strike anyone, anytime, and anywhere. You and your employees could be forced to evacuate your company when you least expect it. This booklet is designed to help you, the employer, plan for that possibility. The best way to protect yourself, your workers, and your business is to expect the unexpected and develop a well- thoughtout emergency action plan to guide you when immediate action is necessary.