Emergency Action Plan
Evacuation procedures, emergency contacts, employee accountability.
The regulation that requires it in New York
New York follows federal OSHA rules for emergency action plans. The document is mandated by 29 CFR 1910.38(c) and 1926.35. New York does not run an approved state plan for private sector employers and follows federal OSHA.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region II (public sector covered by PESH). They inspect private sector employers in New York and public sector employers through PESH. They have citation authority under federal OSHA standards and coordinate with federal OSHA on enforcement and standards development.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for New York.
Penalties for non-compliance in New York
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region II (public sector covered by PESH) 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.
- Designate responsible employees for head counts and emergency contacts.
- Document training and keep records available for inspection.