Emergency Action Plan
Evacuation procedures, emergency contacts, employee accountability.
Citation:29 CFR 1910.38(c), 1926.35
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Colorado — Federal OSHAFederal OSHA — Region VIII
The regulation that requires it in Colorado
Colorado follows federal OSHA regulations rather than an approved state plan. The emergency action plan is mandated by 29 CFR 1910.38(c) and 1926.35.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region VIII is the enforcing agency. They inspect workplaces in Colorado and issue citations for violations of federal standards. They operate under federal OSHA's authority and coordinate directly with national OSHA headquarters.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Colorado.
Penalties for non-compliance in Colorado
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region VIII schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the plan for your specific workplace hazards and layout.
- Train all employees on evacuation routes, assembly points, and reporting procedures.
- Post the plan and review it annually or after any significant change.
- Assign roles for head counts and emergency contacts.
- Document training and keep records available for inspection.