OSHA Emergency Exits and Plans

some minimum procedures for a FPP

■ Procedures to control accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials. *In addition, when you assign employees to a job, you must inform them of any fire hazards they may be exposed to. You must also review with each employee those parts of the fire prevention plan necessary for self-protection.

How many exits must a workplace have?

Normally, a workplace must have at least two exit routes to permit prompt evacuation of employees and other building occupants during an emergency. More than two exits are required, however, if the number of employees, size of the building, or arrangement of the workplace will not allow employees to evacuate safely. Exit routes must be located as far away as practical from each other in case one is blocked by fire or smoke.

FPP

fire prevention plan

what is an exit route?

An exit route is a continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel from any point within a workplace to a place of safety.

Elements of an Emergency Action Plan

Procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies. ■ Procedures for emergency evacuation, including the type of evacuation and exit route assignments. ■ Procedures for employees who stay behind to continue critical plant operations. ■ Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation. Procedures for employees performing rescue or medical duties. ■ Name or job title of employees to contact for detailed plan information. ■ Alarm system to alert workers

Exit discharge

part of the exit route that leads directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside.

Exit Access

portion of an exit route that leads to an exit.

Exit

portion of an exit route that is generally separated from other areas to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge