A posted emergency action plan gives people the answers they need before an emergency: where to exit, where to meet, how to raise the alarm, and who to contact for help.
During an emergency, people should not have to search through folders or guess who is responsible. A concise, posted action plan puts the essential answers where employees and visitors can see them. Laminate the plan, fill it in with a dry-erase marker, and update it whenever the site or contacts change.
The poster below is a fill-in reference for a work area or building. It supports — but does not replace — a written fire safety plan where one is required. Follow the requirements of your jurisdiction, building owner, fire authority, and emergency responders.
1. Identify the Site and Meeting Point
Write the site or building name and the outdoor muster or meeting point. Choose a location far enough away from the building and emergency vehicle access routes. Everyone should know to report there for accountability rather than leaving without telling a supervisor or warden.
2. Mark Exits and Fire Equipment
List the nearest exits from the area, the fire alarm pull station, and every extinguisher location. Include alternate exits when the work area has more than one route. Keep these locations current after renovations, equipment moves, or changes to storage.
3. Add First Aid and Utility Shutoffs
Record the location of the first aid kit and the utility shutoffs for gas and power. Only trained, authorized people should operate shutoffs, and no one should delay evacuation to reach them. The information helps supervisors and emergency responders coordinate safely.
4. List Contacts and Responsibilities
Post 911 prominently, then add the site supervisor or fire warden and the number for extinguisher service. Assign responsibilities before an emergency: who raises the alarm, who meets responders, who brings the attendance list, and who reports to the muster point.
5. Review the Plan
Write down the date and person responsible for reviewing the plan. Recheck it after a move, renovation, staffing change, new hazard, alarm change, or incident. A plan with an old phone number or incorrect extinguisher location can create dangerous delays.
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