A definite plan to deal with emergencies is an important element of an OH&S program. The absence of an emergency plan could lead to severe losses such as loss of life and a possible financial collapse of an organization.

Contents of Emergency Planning Committee guideline : 
  

>	Why should a company have an emergency plan?
>	Why have some organizations not formulated emergency plans?
>	Formulating an emergency response and evacuation plan
>	Emergency Planning flow-chart
>	Policy Statement
>	Planning Team
>	Legislation and Code of Practice
>	Risk and Impact Analysis
>	Planning Analysis
>	Develop Procedures
>	Emergency Plan
>	Emergency Planning Committee Meetings
>	Forms :
	1. Appointment forms 2. Risk identification 3. Planning analysis 4. Agenda for EP Committee 5. Minutes for EP Committee 6. Symbolic safety signage