Safety Training Presentation
Means of Egress29 CFR 1910.35-38
Means of Egress
Continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way
Consists of three parts: –the way of exit access–the exit–the way of exit discharge
Number of Exit Routes
Number of employees Size of building Arrangement of workplace Building occupancy
Location of Exit Routes
Minimum of two exit routes Exit routes must be remote from each other If one exit route is blocked, the other
is available Single exit is allowed in rare cases
Size of Exit Routes
Large enough for maximum occupant load for each floor
Capacity does not decrease at any point Minimum of 6 feet 8 inches high At least 28 inches wide
Unobstructed Access
Maintain exit routes free of obstructions
Exit route cannot require travel to a dead end
Exit route cannot go through a room that might be locked
Minimize Danger
No explosive or flammable items
No materials that burn quickly
No materials that emit poisonous fumes when burned
Marking Exits
Clearly visible sign reading “EXIT”
Exit sign in distinctive color Signs indicating
direction to nearest exit No obstructions
or decorations
Nonexit Doors
Any doorway or passage that might be mistaken for an exit
Mark with “NOT AN EXIT” Mark doors to indicate actual use
Adequate Lighting
Exit routes illuminated Exit signs illuminated or
made of reflective material Self-lighting signs maintained No brightly lit objects near exit sign
Outdoor Exit Routes
Balcony, porch, roof Guardrails to protect unenclosed sides Covered if snow/ice likely to accumulate Straight with level floor No dead ends that branch off exit route
Doors Readily Open
Doors open from the inside No keys, tools, or special knowledge required Free of device that could restrict
emergency use
Exit Route Leads Outside
Directly outside to a street or walkway To an open space with access to the outside Clearly show how to leave the building Paths barricaded along exit route that
lead elsewhere
Emergency Action Plan
Escape routes Alarm systems Evacuation procedures Training
Alarm Systems
Distinctive signal that warns employees of emergencies
Noticeable above surrounding noise and lights
Alarm heard/seen in entire facility Manual actuation devices Backup alarm systems
Sounding Alarm Procedures
Manual pull box alarm Public address system Phones or radios Air horns Yell for help
Test Alarm Systems:
At least every two months
Annually for monitored systems
To ensure reliability To ensure adequacy
Emergency Numbers
Post near phones Post on employee
notification boards Post in supervisors’ offices Include fire, police, hospital Include emergency
response personnel
Evacuation Assignments
Evacuation coordinators Head count First aid and CPR Equipment shutdown Fire responders Evacuation of employees
who need assistance
Evacuation Procedures
Recognize the evacuation signal Listen for instructions Shut down equipment Follow the nearest exit route Proceed to the assembly area
Employee Training
Location of evacuation routes Alarm signals Assembly areas Evacuation assignments Drills
Exits at Home
Determine exits Develop
evacuation plan Train your family Know the location of
exits in public places
Summary
Know the location of your exit routes Keep exit routes clear of obstructions Keep exit signs clearly visible Recognize alarm signals Take evacuation drills seriously
Quiz
1. Describe the exit route that is nearest to your normal workstation.
2. Describe an alternate exit route from your normal workstation.
3. Name some items that you have seen obstructing exit routes.
4. Signs along the exit route only need to say “EXIT.” True or False
5. Some doors might be mistaken for an exit; how should those doors be marked?
Quiz (cont.)
6. Exit doors cannot be locked from the inside.True or False
7. Once you exit the building, where should you go?
8. Describe what the emergency alarm in your building looks and sounds like.
9. Describe how you would sound the alarm in your building if you discovered a fire.
10. What is the minimum number of exit routes for any work area?
Quiz Answers
1. Various answers, depending on location of workstation
2. Various answers, depending on location of workstation
3. Various answers: file cabinets, storage boxes, janitorial supplies, old furniture, etc.
4. False; the signs also need to point to the direction of the exit.
5. “NOT AN EXIT”
Quiz Answers (cont.)
6. True
7. Go to the designated assembly area.
8. Example: police siren and flashing white lights
9. Manual pull box, PA system, phone, air horn, yelling
10. Two exit routes that are remote from each other
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