29 CFR 1910.38 emergency action plans, 29 CFR 1910.39 fire prevention plans, and 29 CFR 1910.157(g) extinguisher education/training where applicable

Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans

Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans training for employees, supervisors, office administrators, safety coordinators, and managers. Covers 29 CFR 1910.38 emergency action plan elements, 29 CFR 1910.39 fire prevention plan elements, evacuation procedures, alarm awareness, employee accounting, designated evacuation-assistance concepts, extinguisher-policy awareness, drills, debriefs, and plan-update awareness. This course does not write or approve an employer site-specific plan.

$39
3 modules · certificate included
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What this course does and does not doThis course does not write, approve, or certify the employer's site-specific emergency action plan or fire prevention plan; does not replace site-specific evacuation routes, alarm procedures, drills, emergency role assignments, or extinguisher policy; and does not provide OSHA approval, emergency-responder qualification, fire brigade training, state CE, licensing credit, or third-party certification. Employer remains responsible for the written or oral plan required for its workplace, site-specific employee review, drills, procedures, records, and final compliance decisions.
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$2,334
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans?
Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans is online compliance training documenting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38 emergency action plans, 29 CFR 1910.39 fire prevention plans, and 29 CFR 1910.157(g) extinguisher education/training where applicable. It costs $39, is self-paced across 3 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
844
citations issued nationally
$2,334
average penalty per citation

29 CFR 1910.38 emergency action plans, 29 CFR 1910.39 fire prevention plans, and 29 CFR 1910.157(g) extinguisher education/training where applicable was cited 844 times, averaging $2,334 in initial penalties. This course costs $39.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

Citations issued under this standard, by the state the inspection took place in. Darker means more.

AK
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Fewer
Most (108)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

Virginia108
Illinois60
PR56
Alaska51
Ohio49

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

Check your state

See how often 29 CFR 1910.38 emergency action plans, 29 CFR 1910.39 fire prevention plans, and 29 CFR 1910.157(g) extinguisher education/training where applicable was cited where you operate.

Citations by state (full data)
VA: 108 ($1,131)
IL: 60 ($1,535)
PR: 56 ($2,000)
AK: 51 ($5,896)
OH: 49 ($2,268)
NJ: 49 ($1,177)
MA: 46 ($2,309)
CT: 40 ($1,520)
KY: 33 ($1,417)
NY: 28 ($2,086)
FL: 26 ($4,345)
TX: 26 ($6,602)
NV: 24 ($954)
AZ: 22 ($160)
UT: 20 ($0)
CA: 20 ($0)
PA: 19 ($4,440)
RI: 19 ($782)
IA: 13 ($4,861)
HI: 9 ($2,284)
WI: 8 ($2,956)
NM: 8 ($5,928)
IN: 7 ($1,864)
MO: 6 ($3,526)
DE: 6 ($1,302)
TN: 6 ($842)
ME: 5 ($1,538)
AL: 5 ($0)
KS: 5 ($2,344)
GA: 5 ($1,613)
DC: 4 ($0)
VT: 3 ($4,237)
MT: 2 ($1,135)
WY: 2 ($0)
SC: 2 ($625)
LA: 2 ($10,461)
MD: 2 ($3,802)
NE: 2 ($1,419)
OK: 1 ($3,687)
NC: 1 ($15,625)
VI: 1 ($0)
CO: 1 ($11,524)

Who actually gets cited for this

Based on the 708 citations under 29 CFR 1910.38 emergency action plans, 29 CFR 1910.39 fire prevention plans, and 29 CFR 1910.157(g) extinguisher education/training where applicable that we could match to an inspection record, which is 94.8% of the 747 we hold.

By industry

Manufacturing25.3% | 179
Retail Trade10.9% | 77
Public Administration8.6% | 61
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services7.5% | 53
Accommodation and Food Services7.2% | 51
Transportation and Warehousing7.2% | 51

Manufacturing alone accounts for 25.3% of them.

By employer size

1 to 10 employees14.7% | 104
11 to 50 employees58.6% | 415
51 to 250 employees20.3% | 144
251 to 1,000 employees5.6% | 40
More than 1,000 employees0.7% | 5

Citations by year

247
2023
259
2024
152
2025
50
2026*

* Year still in progress, so it is not comparable with the full years beside it. Across the complete years shown, citations fell 38%.

What this course covers

01
What 1910.38 Requires and How the EAP Works13 min
02
Evacuation, Accounting, and Emergency Roles13 min
03
Fire Prevention Plans, Extinguishers, and Drills13 min

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under 29 CFR 1910.38 emergency action plans, 29 CFR 1910.39 fire prevention plans, and 29 CFR 1910.157(g) extinguisher education/training where applicable. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

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Your certificate issues the moment you finish, with a unique ID. Any employer or inspector can confirm it at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify. No waiting for a card in the mail.

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (29 CFR 1910.38 emergency action plans, 29 CFR 1910.39 fire prevention plans, and 29 CFR 1910.157(g) extinguisher education/training where applicable) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

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