This fifth blog of ourEHS and compliance training deep-dive blog series analyzes emergency action plan training requirements.
Let’s face it—even if you are incredibly careful, emergencies will arise in life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and industrial settings. While the exact definition of “emergency” may vary depending on local, regional, or federal regulatory designations, it typically applies to situations such as:
- Fire or excessive heat
- Medical incidents, when there are injuries or other medical events like cardiac arrest or stroke that require urgent care
- Exposure to, or uncontrolled release of, hazardous materials, including:
- Chemicals
- Infectious materials
- Hazardous waste
- Violent incidents, such as terrorism, local unrest, or mass shooting
It is crucial that all on-site staff members know how to respond to any emergency. That’s where an emergency action plan (EAP)—and relevant training to that EAP—come into play.
