Emergency Action Plan

Document Type: Plan/Procedure
Version: 1.0
Last Updated: February 2026
Distribute To: All Employees, Posted at Site

Purpose

Establish procedures for responding to emergencies to protect employees, minimize injuries, and reduce property damage.

Scope

This plan covers all work locations and applies to all employees, subcontractors, and visitors.

☎️ EMERGENCY CONTACTS

CALL 911 FOR ALL LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES

Emergency Type	Contact	Phone
Police/Fire/Medical	911	911
Poison Control	National	1-800-222-1222
OSHA (Fatality Report)	Area Office	1-800-321-OSHA

Company Emergency Contacts

Role	Name	Phone
Safety Director	[NAME]	[PHONE]
Operations Manager	[NAME]	[PHONE]
Company Emergency Line	[NUMBER]	[PHONE]
HR Director	[NAME]	[PHONE]
Insurance Carrier	[NAME]	[PHONE]

Site-Specific Contacts (Complete for Each Project)

Role	Name	Phone
Project Superintendent	_____________	_____________
Project Manager	_____________	_____________
Owner Representative	_____________	_____________
Nearest Hospital	_____________	_____________
Utility Company (Gas)	_____________	_____________
Utility Company (Electric)	_____________	_____________

Emergency Types and Response

1. Medical Emergency

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:

Call 911 (or have someone call)
Do not move injured person unless in immediate danger
Administer first aid if trained
Control bleeding with direct pressure
Begin CPR if needed and trained
Use AED if available and needed
Stay with injured person until help arrives
Direct emergency responders to location

Information to Provide 911:

Your location (address, cross streets)
Nature of emergency
Number of injured
Current condition
Hazards present
Your name and callback number

DO NOT:

Move spine injury victims
Remove impaled objects
Give food/water to unconscious person

2. Fire

R.A.C.E. Procedure:

R - Rescue anyone in immediate danger
A - Alarm - sound alarm, call 911
C - Contain - close doors to slow spread
E - Extinguish (small fires only) or Evacuate

P.A.S.S. (Fire Extinguisher):

P - Pull the pin
A - Aim at base of fire
S - Squeeze the handle
S - Sweep side to side

When to Fight Fire:

Small, contained fire
You have proper extinguisher
Clear escape route behind you
You are trained

When to Evacuate:

Fire is spreading
Smoke is heavy
No extinguisher available
Any doubt about ability to control

3. Evacuation

Upon Evacuation Signal:

Stop work immediately
Secure equipment if safe to do so
Exit via nearest safe route
Do NOT use elevators
Assist others who need help
Report to assembly point
Account for all personnel
Do NOT re-enter until all-clear given

Assembly Points:

Primary: [LOCATION]
Secondary: [LOCATION]

Accountability:

Foremen account for their crews
Report missing persons to superintendent
Superintendent reports to emergency services

4. Severe Weather

Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm:

Monitor weather alerts
If warning issued:
- Move to interior room on lowest floor
- Stay away from windows
- Cover head and neck
- Remain until all-clear

Lightning:

Stop work when lightning within 6 miles
Move to enclosed building or vehicle
Stay away from tall objects
Avoid water and metal objects
Wait 30 minutes after last lightning

Extreme Heat:

Provide shade and water
Implement work/rest cycles
Watch for heat illness symptoms
Move affected workers to cool area

Extreme Cold:

Provide warming areas
Monitor for frostbite/hypothermia
Use buddy system
Limit exposure time

5. Hazardous Material Spill

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:

Alert others in area
Evacuate if necessary
Do NOT touch or walk through spill
Avoid breathing vapors
Identify material if safe
Call appropriate response (911 if serious)
Refer to SDS for specific guidance

Small Spill (Qualified to Clean):

Wear appropriate PPE
Contain spill with absorbent
Collect and dispose properly
Ventilate area

Large Spill or Unknown Material:

Evacuate area
Call 911 and company safety
Prevent others from entering
Do NOT attempt cleanup

6. Structural Collapse/Cave-In

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:

Call 911 immediately
Do NOT enter collapse area
Account for all personnel
Mark last known locations of missing
Shut off utilities if safe
Keep area clear for rescue teams
Do NOT attempt rescue without training

7. Utility Strike (Gas, Electric, Water)

Gas Line:

Evacuate immediate area
Do NOT create sparks
Call gas company and 911
Keep people away
Do NOT try to stop leak

Electrical Line:

Stay clear of downed lines
Assume all lines are live
Call utility company
Keep 35+ feet away
If equipment contacts line - STAY IN EQUIPMENT

Water Line:

Shut off water if possible
Protect from flooding
Call utility company
Protect electrical equipment

8. Active Threat/Violence

Run - Hide - Fight:

RUN (First Option):

Leave area if safe path exists
Leave belongings
Help others if safe
Call 911 when safe

HIDE (If Cannot Run):

Find secure location
Lock/barricade door
Turn off lights
Silence phone
Stay quiet

FIGHT (Last Resort):

Only if life in danger
Act aggressively
Use improvised weapons
Work as a team

First Aid

First Aid Kit Locations

Job trailer/office
Each company vehicle
Posted on site map

First Aid Kit Contents

Bandages (various sizes)
Gauze pads and rolls
Adhesive tape
Antiseptic wipes
Antibiotic ointment
Burn cream
Cold packs
Scissors
Tweezers
Disposable gloves
CPR mask
Eye wash
First aid guide

AED Locations

[LOCATION]
[LOCATION]

First Aid Trained Personnel

[NAME] - CPR/First Aid
[NAME] - CPR/First Aid

Communication

Emergency Signals

Fire Alarm: Continuous air horn or bell
Evacuation: Three long air horn blasts
All Clear: One long air horn blast

Communication Methods

Air horn (primary)
Radio (if equipped)
Cell phone (backup)
Runner (if systems fail)

Training Requirements

All Employees

Emergency action plan orientation
Evacuation routes and assembly points
Alarm recognition
Basic fire extinguisher use
Location of first aid/AED

Designated Responders

CPR/First Aid certification
AED training
Fire extinguisher training
Spill response (as applicable)

Training Frequency

New hire orientation
Annual refresher
After any plan changes
After any drill or actual emergency

Drills

Frequency

Evacuation drill: Annually (minimum)
Fire drill: Annually
First aid scenario: Quarterly review

Drill Documentation

Date and time
Type of drill
Evacuation time
Issues identified
Corrective actions

Site-Specific Requirements

Post Conspicuously:

Emergency contact numbers
Evacuation map
Assembly point locations
First aid kit locations

Emergency Equipment Inspection

Equipment	Frequency	Responsibility
Fire extinguishers	Monthly visual / Annual professional	Safety/Super
First aid kits	Weekly	Foreman
AED	Monthly	Safety
Emergency lights	Monthly	Safety
Exit signs	Monthly	Safety
Alarms	Monthly test	Safety

OSHA Reporting Requirements

Report to OSHA Within 8 Hours:

All fatalities

Report to OSHA Within 24 Hours:

Hospitalization of any employee
Amputation
Loss of an eye

How to Report:

Call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742)
Online: osha.gov/oshforms/osha7.html
Call nearest OSHA office

Post-Emergency

Immediate Actions

Account for all personnel
Secure area (if not done)
Document incident
Notify company management
Begin incident investigation
Preserve evidence

Documentation Required

Incident report form
Witness statements
Photos
Emergency response timeline
Injuries/damage assessment

Debriefing

What happened?
What worked well?
What needs improvement?
Action items for plan update