Emergency Action Plan In the event of an emergency, an emergency action plan can result in reducing the number of injuries and even saving lives. The purpose of an emergency action plan (EAP) is to organize and develop safe procedures for employers and employees to follow in emergency situations. The more organized the emergency action plan is, the better. A disorganized evacuation can result in injuries, damages, and overall confusion among employees. OSHA requires an employer to keep a written emergency action plan in the workplace that is available to all employees to review. Minimum Elements of an Emergency Action Plan Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergencies Procedures for emergency evacuation, including type

The leading type of disabling accidents that occur within the office are the result of falls, strains, overexertion, falling objects, striking against objects, and being caught in or between objects. One would normally expect the office to have the least amount of hazards, but in reality, they are just as common as outside in the workplace. Fall into Safety! Falls are the most common office accident, accounting for the greatest number of disabling injuries. The disabling injury rate of falls among office workers is 2 to 2.5 times higher than the rate for non-office employees. Some of the more common causes of office hazards are as follows: Falls from tripping over an open desk