- Plan for everyone. ...
- Find two ways out. ...
- Involve children in planning. ...
- Choose a meeting spot. ...
- Check smoke alarms. ...
- Be visible. ...
- Respond quickly. ...
- Have a backup plan.
What are the 5 key features of an evacuation plan?
- Conditions requiring an evacuation. ...
- When to shelter-in-place rather than evacuate. ...
- A clear chain of command. ...
- Specific emergency evacuation plan procedures. ...
- Specific evacuation procedures for high-rise buildings. ...
- Procedures for assisting visitors and employees to evacuate.
What should be included in evacuation map?
- Exits and handicapped accessible routes.
- Exit routs and alternatives.
- Location of fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment such as AEDs, PPE, first aid, and oxygen tanks.
- Employee location, “you are here”
- Fire alarm locations.
- Emergency evacuation assembly areas.
What is the most important information on an evacuation map?
Location of fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment such as AEDs, PPE, first aid, and oxygen tanks. Employee location, “you are here” Fire alarm locations. Emergency evacuation assembly areas.
Why are evacuation maps important?
A written evacuation plan, with signs marking evacuation routes and safety coordinators to communicate the plan to visitors, decreases the risks visitors face in an emergency, even if they are unfamiliar with the building.
Where are evacuation maps required?
Evacuation maps, just like any other visual communication tool, should be placed in areas that catch the eyes of employees to remind them of emergency evacuation protocols. They should be in areas where emergency exits are not readily apparent and in well-lit spaces for employees to be able to see the map.