Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

• A. Alarm
• B. Evacuation routes
• C. Assembly points
• D. Employee performance reviews

Answer: (D)

An Emergency Action Plan focuses on practical steps to protect people during emergencies, providing clear actions workers should take and who is responsible for them. Because of that, the plan includes elements that directly guide how to respond: an alarm system to alert everyone, defined evacuation routes to move people safely out of the building, and designated assembly points where employees can gather after evacuating to be accounted for. These components ensure a coordinated and orderly response to emergencies.

In contrast, employee performance reviews are a personnel management activity. They evaluate how well someone has performed their job over a period of time and are not part of the procedures or protocols for responding to emergencies. Therefore, they do not belong in an Emergency Action Plan.