EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (EAP}
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (EAP)
🚨 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (EAP)
Fireproofing Operations — 29 CFR 1926.35
1. Purpose
2. Designated Emergency Coordinator
| Role | Name | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Emergency Coordinator | ||
| Secondary Emergency Coordinator |
Responsibilities:
3. Emergency Notification Procedures
A. How to Report an Emergency
| Method | Number | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | ||
| Site Emergency Number | ||
| Radio / Cell Phone | — | |
| Air Horn / Whistle | 3 short blasts |
B. Information to Provide When Calling 911
4. Emergency Evacuation Procedures
A. Evacuation Signal
| Signal | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
B. Evacuation Routes
| Work Area | Primary Exit Route | Secondary Exit Route |
|---|---|---|
C. Evacuation Procedures - Specific to Fireproofing
| Work Position | Evacuation Action |
|---|---|
| Sprayer (boom lift) | |
| Sprayer (scaffold) | |
| Mixer (ground) | |
| Board installer (ladder) | |
| Fire watch |
Rule: Do not stop for tools, phones, or personal belongings. Do not use elevators.
5. Designated Meeting Point (Assembly Area)
| Meeting Point | Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | ||
| Secondary |
Requirements:
Fireproofing Note:
Fireproofing Note:
6. Accounting for All Crew (Head Count)
| Step | Action | Responsible |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gather at meeting point | All employees |
| 2 | Foreman calls roll | |
| 3 | Each employee responds "HERE" | All employees |
| 4 | Report missing persons to emergency coordinator | Foreman |
| 5 | Do NOT re-enter to search | Emergency coordinator |
| 6 | Provide missing person location to responders | Emergency coordinator |
7. Emergency Response by Type (Fireproofing-Specific)
A. Fire (Solvent or Intumescent)
| Action | Responsible |
|---|---|
| Activate alarm (air horn: 3 blasts) | Any employee |
| Call 911 | Emergency coordinator |
| If trained and fire is small: use Class ABC or dry chemical extinguisher | Fire watch or trained employee |
| Evacuate immediately if fire spreads | All employees |
| Meet at designated assembly point | All employees |
Fireproofing Note: Do not use water on solvent fires - spreads flames.
B. Chemical Splash (Cementitious or Solvent)
| Action | Responsible |
|---|---|
| Flush eyes at eyewash station for 15 minutes minimum | Injured employee + helper |
| Call 911 if eyes or severe skin burn | Helper |
| Remove contaminated clothing | Injured employee |
| Report to foreman | Helper |
C. Fall from Height
| Action | Responsible |
|---|---|
| Do NOT move the victim | All employees |
| Call 911 immediately | Any employee |
| Keep victim warm and still | Helper |
| Clear area of debris and equipment | Helper |
| Direct EMS to exact location | Foreman |
D. High-Pressure Injection Injury (Spray Gun)
| Action | Responsible |
|---|---|
| Call 911 immediately – this is a surgical emergency | Any employee |
| Do NOT wait for pain – injection injuries require immediate surgery | — |
| Do not cut or squeeze the wound | Helper |
| Keep victim calm and still | Helper |
8. Emergency Contact Numbers
| Contact | Name | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency (Fire/Medical/Police) | 911 | 911 |
| Poison Control | Poison Control | |
| Nearest Hospital | ||
| Nearest Urgent Care | ||
| Safety Director | ||
| Project Manager | ||
| Superintendent | ||
| Client / GC PM | ||
| Client / GC Safety |
9. Emergency Equipment Locations
| Equipment | Location | Inspected By |
|---|---|---|
| Eyewash station | ||
| Handwashing station | ||
| First aid kit | ||
| Spill kit | ||
| Fire extinguisher |
10. Emergency Drills & Training
| Drill Type | Frequency | Last Date | Next Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evacuation drill | Quarterly | ||
| Fire extinguisher training | Annual | ||
| First aid/CPR | Annual | ||
| Eyewash station drill | Quarterly |
11. Plan Review & Updates
| Date | Changes Made | Reviewed By |
|---|---|---|
12. Acknowledgment Signatures
I acknowledge that I have read and understand this Emergency Action Plan. I know the evacuation routes, meeting point, and my responsibilities during an emergency.
| Employee Name (Print) | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|
Attachments to This EAP
✅ Fillable Emergency Action Plan — Complete all sections, then use Print → "Save as PDF" to generate a permanent record. This EAP is specific to fireproofing operations.