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<< Evacuation Planning Matrix Evacuation Planning and Preparedness Checklist: Incorporating Terrorist Releases Green Zone I. Response Procedures: Notification Does the plan identify potential terrorist releases (chemical, biological, explosives, radiological, nuclear) as emergencies that may affect the workplace? Yes No Indoor and Outdoor Releases In conjunction with local law enforcement and local emergency planning officials, evaluate the risk of a terrorist release in or near your workplace. Note: If you have determined that your workplace is not likely to be a target for a terrorist release because it is characterized by limited vulnerability, limited threat, and limited potential for significant impact, then there are no additional planning and preparedness considerations listed. However, if the workplaces near you seem to be in a higher zone, you may wish to review and implement the planning/preparedness considerations in the Yellow Zone. On-line Resources To evaluate your workplace as a potential terrorist target and identify potential workplace hazards, review the State of South Carolina's Best Practices Workplace Security or (for chemical facilities) the National Institute of Justice's (NIJ) Chemical Facility Vulnerability Assessment Methodology OSHA's Evacuation Plans and Procedures e-Tool and Small Business Training Handbook, Emergency Preparedness Chapter identifies and explains the elements of an emergency action plan and other important emergency planning topics for small businesses. This document includes training resources. Expecting the Unexpected: What to consider in planning for workplace emergencies[PDF] is an effective workplace emergency planning guide from Oregon OSHA. The Canadian Center for Occupational Safety and Health webpage on Emergency Planning provides general planning information and additional resources. An OSHA Interpretive Letter about Employee Alarm Systems discusses alarm system requirements and employee training related to alarm systems. An OSHA Interpretive Letter clarifies regulatory requirements for employee alarm systems. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's website provides employer resources for addressing ADA requirements in private workplaces, including Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accomodations. The Job Accommodation Network's publication Emergency Evacuation Procedures for Employees with Disabilities provides planning information and resources on emergency procedures for employees with disabilities.

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