The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has posted on its website a new tool to help employers plan for emergency evaculation of the workplace in emergency situations. The new Evacuation Planning Matrix provides ideas, assistance and online resources to assist employers and workers in implementing plans and workers in implementing plans and procedures for possible emerg ency events. However, the guidance does not create legal obligations for employers (which are created only by statute, regulations and standards) or create rights for third parties.
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