Who is responsible for developing an emergency response plan?

• A. Employer with input from the affected worker
• B. Government safety agency
• C. Union representative
• D. Individual employee

Answer: (A)

Developing an emergency response plan is the employer’s responsibility. Regulations require the employer to prepare, implement, and maintain an emergency action plan that covers evacuation procedures, alarms, reporting, training, and drills, all tailored to the specific hazards of the workplace. Involving workers who are affected by these hazards helps ensure the plan is realistic and workable for the actual site conditions. Government safety agencies set the rules and enforce them, but they don’t draft each workplace’s plan. Union representatives and individual employees can provide valuable input, but the responsibility to create and maintain the plan rests with the employer.