Emergency Action Plan
Evacuation procedures, emergency contacts, employee accountability.
The regulation that requires it in California
California runs an approved state plan. The requirement for an Emergency Action Plan is set by the default federal citations 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1926.35, as no state-specific override citation for this topic appears in the ontology.
Enforcing agency
Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) is the enforcing agency. They inspect workplaces covered by the state plan, issue citations for violations, and maintain authority under the approved state plan. Federal OSHA does not conduct routine enforcement in California but retains oversight of the state plan.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for California.
Penalties for non-compliance in California
Penalties follow the standard Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) schedule; refer to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the plan to your specific workplace hazards and layout.
- Train all employees on evacuation routes, alarm systems, and assembly points.
- Post required warning signs for evacuation as noted in Cal/OSHA T8 CCR §1543(b).
- Review and update the plan at least annually or after any significant change.
- Keep a written copy available and practice drills to confirm employee accountability.