Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Publication 453, (May 2006). Covers a range of protective options, from low-cost expedient protection (what is commonly referred to as …

These Emergency Preparedness and Response pages provide information on how to prepare and train for emergencies and the hazards to be aware of when an emergency occurs. The pages …

At a minimum, your emergency action plan must include the following: A preferred method for reporting fires and other emergencies; An evacuation policy and procedure; Emergency …

Emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere and at any time bringing workplace injuries and illnesses with them. Employers and workers may be required to deal with an emergency when …

Businesses can use the Federal Emergency Management Agency How to Series for protecting people/property during emergencies. Perform a workplace survey, especially if you are in an …

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) as amended pursuant to the 2000 Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (NSPA), is a standard designed to safeguard …

Though Emergency Action Plans primarily involve evacuations, emergency planning for tornadoes involve identifying safe places of refuge for workers to go to in the event of tornadoes.

The Preparedness page provides information on evacuation plans, safety zones around buildings, and equipment to have on hand in case a wildfire occurs. Preparing plans in advance can help …

Specifically, FEMA is authorized to provide emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program at 75 percent federal …

A single exit route is permitted where the number of employees, the size of the building, its occupancy, or the arrangement of the workplace is such that all employees would be able to …