Almost every business covered by OSHA is required to have an emergency action plan, and a plan nobody has read is not much of a plan. This course covers OSHA's requirements under 29 CFR 1910.38 for emergency action plans and 1910.39 for fire prevention plans, along with the standards for exit routes and for fire detection and extinguishing systems. It is written for all workers covered by OSHA, not just safety officers, because the standard assumes employees actually know what to do when an alarm sounds.
What you'll learn
What OSHA requires an emergency action plan to contain, and the reporting procedures that trigger it
Exit route standards, evacuation procedures, and employee accountability once everyone is outside
The responsibilities of employees assigned to stay behind during an evacuation
What belongs in a fire prevention plan, and how it differs from an emergency action plan
The basics of fire detection systems, alarm systems, and fixed and portable extinguishing systems
Good to know
Emergency action plans must generally be in writing, though a workplace with ten or fewer employees may communicate the plan orally
Course duration is approximately one hour
Course access runs sixty days from purchase
A certificate of completion is printable immediately after you finish
How the course works
The course is online and self-paced, so you can complete it on any device on your own schedule. Managers can assign it across a team, watch progress, and pull completion records when they are needed.
Common questions
Who needs emergency action plan training?
It is written for all workers covered by OSHA. Because nearly every employer must have an EAP, the training is broadly applicable across industries.
Does this cover fire prevention plans too?
Yes. The course covers both the emergency action plan standard and the fire prevention plan standard, and explains how the two differ.
Does this replace an OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card?
No. This is a focused one-hour course on emergency planning standards. The OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Outreach programs are separate and come with an official Department of Labor card.
Related emergency and safety training
An emergency action plan works alongside OSHA Fire Safety Training and Active Shooter Response Training. For the broader workplace safety credential, see OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour General Industry. Browse the full compliance catalog.
Buying for a team?
Seats are $20 each. Register your business free and assign seats across your whole staff. You can see who has started, who has finished, and when certificates expire from the Learn Brands dashboard.