1910.38(c)(6): Emergency Plan Contact Person
Employers' emergency action plans must include the name or job title of every employee who may be contacted by employees who need more information about the plan or an explanation of their duties under it.
Key takeaways
- 1910.38(c)(6) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart E).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 17 inspections, with $7,093 in current penalties.
- Most citations: AK (3), CT (3), NV (2).
- Related part: 1910.38(c) Minimum elements of an emergency action plan (113 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.38(c)(6) is one requirement inside 1910.38 Emergency action plans, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart E). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(6) The name or job title of every employee who may be contacted by employees who need more information about the plan or an explanation of their duties under the plan. 17 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.38.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: AK (3), CT (3), NV (2), IL (2), PA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| VALERO REFINING COMPANY- OKLAHOMA | ARDMORE, OK | $7,093 |
| MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE | ANCHORAGE, AK | $0 |
| CRITERION LABORATORIES, INC. | BENSALEM, PA | $0 |
| STATE OF NEVADA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | INDIAN SPRINGS, NV | $0 |
| MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND | BOSTON, MA | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.38(c)(6).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.38(c) Minimum elements of an emergency action plan 113 citations
- 1910.38(c)(2) 45 citations
- 1910.38(c)(1) 15 citations
- 1910.38(c)(4) 14 citations
- 1910.38(c)(3) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Must the emergency action plan list a contact?
Yes. It must include the name or job title of every employee who may be contacted about the plan.
Can a job title be used instead of a name?
Yes. The rule allows the name or job title.
What can the contact help with?
More information about the plan or an explanation of an employee's duties under it.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.38 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-21
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.