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Emergency action and fire prevention plans

ASP written lesson, 8 min read. ASP Domain 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response

AI-drafted from the cited rules and fact-checked against them. Study aid, not site-specific safety advice. The official rule controls.

What you'll learn

  • State when an emergency action plan or fire prevention plan is required
  • Explain when a plan may be communicated orally instead of in writing
  • List the six minimum elements of an emergency action plan
  • List the five elements of a fire prevention plan
  • Identify when employees must be reviewed on or informed about each plan

What this lesson covers

This lesson covers the two OSHA plans that prepare a workplace for fire and other emergencies: the emergency action plan and the fire prevention plan. It shows what each must contain, when each is written or oral, and when employees must be briefed.

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