In the United States, Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards require some firms with more than 10 employees to have a written emergency action plan; smaller companies may communicate their plans orally. Top management support and the commitment and involvement of all employees are essential to an effective emergency action plan.

Learning Objectives - at the end of this segment you should be able to:

1. Learn about emergency action plans and how prior planning can avert catastrophe.
2. Discuss potential hazards that can trigger an emergency action plan.
3. Review employer emergency action plan and employee responsibilities.

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