Pennsylvania Compliance Guide

Emergency Action Plan for Pennsylvania Businesses

Regulated by the Federal OSHA and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA). Understand Pennsylvania's specific requirements under 29 CFR 1910.38 (Emergency Action Plans); 35 Pa.C.S. Chapter 74 (Emergency Management Services Code) and generate your compliant document in minutes.

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Pennsylvania compliance requirements

Key regulatory details that make Pennsylvania different from the federal baseline.

Regulatory Agency

Federal OSHA and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)

Key State Statute

29 CFR 1910.38 (Emergency Action Plans); 35 Pa.C.S. Chapter 74 (Emergency Management Services Code)

How Pennsylvania differs from the federal baseline

Pennsylvania businesses must consider diverse hazards including severe winter storms, flooding (Pennsylvania is one of the most flood-prone states), tornadoes, and industrial hazards near chemical and energy facilities.
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code requires coordination with local emergency management agencies. Certain healthcare and residential care facilities must file emergency plans with their county emergency management agency.
Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code requirements affect emergency egress and fire safety components of emergency action plans.

Penalty Information

Federal OSHA penalties apply. Pennsylvania fire code violations related to emergency egress and evacuation planning can result in municipal fines and enforcement actions.

Pennsylvania context

Pennsylvania's vulnerability to flooding — from river flooding in the western part of the state to flash flooding in mountainous central Pennsylvania — makes flood response planning critical. The state also has significant energy infrastructure (natural gas, nuclear) that creates additional hazard considerations for nearby businesses.

What your Emergency Action Plan covers

A comprehensive document with 10 sections and an estimated 15-22 pages, tailored to Pennsylvania requirements.

Sections

15-22

Estimated Pages

Pennsylvania compliance checklist

Actionable steps combining federal requirements with Pennsylvania-specific obligations.

Develop a written Emergency Action Plan per 29 CFR 1910.38

Include flood response procedures based on your location's flood zone status

Address severe winter weather procedures including business closure and employee communication

File emergency plans with your county emergency management agency if required by state law

Establish evacuation routes that account for local flood zones and traffic patterns

Conduct at least one emergency evacuation drill per year and document findings

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