Emergency Action Plan
Evacuation procedures, emergency contacts, employee accountability.
The regulation that requires it in Illinois
Illinois follows federal OSHA rules for emergency action plans. The rules require evacuation procedures, emergency contacts, and employee accountability. Illinois does not run an approved state plan for private employers and follows federal OSHA.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region V (public sector covered by IL OSHA). They inspect private sector workplaces in Illinois and enforce federal standards. They coordinate with IL OSHA for public sector inspections.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Illinois.
Penalties for non-compliance in Illinois
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region V (public sector covered by IL OSHA) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the plan for your workplace hazards and layout.
- Train all employees on evacuation routes and procedures.
- Post the plan and review it annually or after incidents.
- Designate assembly points and conduct drills.
- Keep contact lists current and accessible.