Question 1

Where Should Evacuation Plans Be Posted?

Accepted Answer

Companies with more than 10 employees must post their emergency action plans in writing to meet OSHA requirements. For the best effectiveness, these plans should be: Legible and easy to read - Concise but informative - Posted in high-visibility areas - Noticeable People who are in the same place daily tend to let commonly seen items fade into the background. Using consistent, colorful signage that details your evacuation plan will help employees notice it and remember what they see.

Question 2

Are there local requirements for posting emergency plans?

Accepted Answer

Your local fire marshal may require you to post evacuation plans in specific places within your facility. If you don’t have local mandates, post your plans: In each employee work zone - In employee breakrooms and close to time clocks - In areas without apparent exits - On every floor, close to staircases and elevators - In hallways and corridor intersections Remember to post these plans in any areas open to the public as well. You should clearly mark emergency exit doors. To draw more attention to your signs, don’t surround them with other notices or decor. When planning where evacuation plans should be posted, it’s helpful to ask supervisors and employees for their suggestions. The larger your facility, the more signs you need. If in doubt, it’s better to have too many signs than too few.

Question 3

What Should You Include in Your Evacuation Plan?

Accepted Answer

Many kinds of workplace accidents that require emergency evacuation can occur. It’s crucial that everyone in your facility knows what they should do in these circumstances. At a minimum, you must include the following: - How to report fires or other emergencies - Emergency escape routes and procedures - Roles of employees who must complete critical operations prior to evacuation - Tracking to ensure that every employee completed the evacuation - Any medical or rescue duty assignments - List of contact personnel and their contact information in case of an emergency It’s helpful to include maps that indicate “you are here” and the specific escape route your employees should take from that location. Color coding typically makes these instructions easier to understand and follow. Some of your workers may need assistance during an emergency. Include plans to evacuate injured employees or those with temporary or permanent disabilities.

Question 4

What Situations Might Require an Evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Fires, explosions, chemical spills, and violent behaviors might necessitate evacuating a portion or all of your facility. It’s essential that your employees know how to decide if they should attempt to fight a fire and when they should abandon these efforts to maintain their own safety.

Question 5

What is a tactile sign?

Accepted Answer

Tactile signs are those that contain raised braille characters and are meant to assist those who are visually impaired. Regulations for these signs can be found in chapter §703.2 of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. There are eight key requirements for tactile signs, including regulations around depth, case, height and character spacing.

Question 6

What Should You Do After Deciding Where Evacuation Plans Should Be Posted?

Accepted Answer

Deciding where to post your evacuation plans is critical, but high-quality signage is also vital. Whether you are looking for standard or custom signage, you can trust ComplianceSigns to have what you need.

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