Emergency Evacuation Plan

1 INTRODUCTION
This emergency action plan is provided only as a guide to help employers and The objective of the Fashion Nova Emergency Action Plan is to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Action Plan Standard, 29 CFR 1910.38, and to prepare employees for dealing with emergency situations. This plan is designed to minimize injury, loss of human life, and company resources by training employees, procuring and maintaining necessary equipment, and assigning responsibilities. This plan applies to all emergencies that may reasonably be expected to occur at Fashion Nova Logistics/Santa Fe Springs, CA.
2 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Fashion Nova has designated Jorge Hernandez for administration of this program. Jorge Hernandez will be responsible for:
a. Completion of the Emergency Action Plan form;
b. Maintaining records pertaining to the plan;
c. Ensuring that all employees are properly trained in response to an emergency; d. Evaluating the plan; and
e. Updating the written plan, as needed.
All employees who need more information about this plan or an explanation of their duties under the plan may contact Jorge Hernandez or their immediate supervisor.
3 WORKPLACE EMERGENCIES, AN EXPLANATION OF
A workplace emergency is an unforeseen event or situation that threatens the safety of a company’s employees, customers or the public. A workplace emergency may cause environmental damage and disrupt business. Examples of possible emergencies include:

Natural Disasters:

• Floods
• Blizzards
• Hurricanes
• Tornadoes
• Dust Storms
• Electrical Storms
• Earthquakes
  4 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
  Accidents:
• Fires
• Toxic Gas Releases • Hazardous Chemical or Material Spills
• Vehicle Crashes • Explosions
• Major Mechanical or Structural Failures
  Criminal Activities: • Bomb Threats
• Robbery
• Sabotage
• Riots
• Disturbances or violence on the job
  that results in physical harm or trauma

All employees will follow the procedures as detailed in this section in the event that an emergency occurs.

4.1 Alerting Employees to an Emergency
4.1.1 In the event of an emergency, employees will be notified via Verbal Communication.
4.1.2 Alarm System Requirements
In the event that an alarm system is utilized to alert employees to an emergency, the following will be followed:
a. The employee alarm system will comply with Article 165; and
b. If the employee alarm system is used for alerting fire brigade members, or for other purposes, a distinctive signal for each purpose will be used
4.2 Notification of External Responders
The following phone numbers will be used when alerting external responders to an emergency at the facility:
Type of Emergency How to Report (Phone Number) Fire 9-1-1
Explosion 9-1-1
Weather 9-1-1
Bomb Threat 9-1-1
Chemical Spill/Leak 9-1-1
Violence 9-1-1
Medical 9-1-1
Other 9-1-1
4.3 Emergency Evacuation Procedures
In the event of an emergency, all employees will exit the facility using the designated and posted escape routes to the designated assembly location. A sufficient number of employees will be trained to assist in the safe and orderly evacuation of all employees.
4.4 Emergency Shutdown Procedures
One or more employees may be designated to remain behind to shut down critical operations that may make a situation even more hazardous. These employees will be required to immediately complete their shut down procedures and exit the facility using the Emergency Escape Routes as detailed on the site map.
4.5 Accounting for Employees
Supervisors will be responsible to account for all employees after emergency evacuation has been completed.
4.6 Rescue Personnel
Paramedics or other outside medical services will be relied upon to perform all rescue duties in the event of an emergency.

5 MEDICAL SERVICES AND FIRST AID
5.1 First Aid Personnel
In the absence of a reasonably accessible (in terms of time and distance to the worksite) infirmary, clinic, hospital or physician which is available for the treatment of injured employees, a person who has a valid certificate in first-aid training from the American Red Cross (or equivalent training that can be verified by documentary evidence) will be available at the worksite to render first aid.
5.2 First Aid Supplies
There will be adequate first aid materials, approved by a consulting physician, readily available for employees. Such materials will be kept in a sanitary and usable condition. A frequent inspection will be made of all first aid materials and will be replenished as necessary.
5.3 Transportation of Injured Employees
5.3.1 The prompt transfer of injured employees to a physician or hospital will be provided for in one of the following ways:
a. Proper equipment for transportation; or
b. A communication system for contacting necessary ambulance service.
5.3.2 In areas where 9-1-1 is not available, the telephone numbers of the physicians, hospitals or ambulances will be conspicuously posted. The form found in Appendix 1 may be used.
5.4 Emergency Washing Facilities
In areas where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body will be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
6 TRAINING
6.1 Training Topics
Employees will be thoroughly trained in the functions and elements of the Emergency Action Plan. All employees will be trained to:
a. Understand their roles and responsibilities within the plan;
b. Be knowledgeable about the types of emergencies that may occur;
c. Notification, warning and communications procedures;
d. Evacuation of the facility in a safe and orderly fashion;
e. Emergency response procedures;
f. Location and use of common emergency equipment; and
g. Emergency shutdown procedures.

6.2 Training Frequency
The Emergency Action Plan with each employee covered:
a. When the plan is developed or the employee is initially assigned to a job; b. When the employee’s responsibilities under the plan change;
c. Annual refresher training; and
d. When the plan is changed.
7 PROGRAM EVALUATION
Conrad Ulloa, along with other members of management, will conduct a review of the Emergency Action Plan:
a. When there is a change in responsibilities or equipment;
b. When there is a change in layout of the workplace; and/or
c. Annually.

APPENDIX 1 – EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION & PROCEDURE
CALLING 911
DO NOT HANG UP! STAY ON THE PHONE!
Follow the operator’s and emergency service’s instructions. Notify your supervisor immediately.
The 911 operator will require the following information:

1. Nature of your emergency
2. Your name
3. Your location

SITE ADDRESS AND INFORMATION
Address: _______________ _______________ _______________
Nearest Landline: () – _ Supervisor/ Foreman Phone Number(s): Name: ____ () – _ Name: ____ () – _ Name: ____ () – _ NEAREST HOSPITAL Address: ___________________ _______________ _______________ Phone Number:
() – _ NEAREST CLINIC Address: ___________________ _______________ _______________ Phone Number:
() – _

ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND NUMBERS, IF NEEDED
Ambulance Service () – _ or 911 Police/ Sheriff () _ – or 911
Fire/ Rescue () – _ or 911