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# Emergency Management Checklist (cont.) ## What is an example of an emergency management checklist? (cont.) <table><tr><th>- Two-way radios</th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><td>- Intercom</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Runners</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Emergency numbers are posted at telephones/programmed in phones</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">Effective detection systems are installed, such as:</td></tr><tr><td>- Smoke detectors</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Heat detectors</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Remote substance monitors</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Leak detectors</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Process control alarms</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Detection devices undergo regular testing, inspection, maintenance and calibration</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Regular tests of the alarm systems are conducted</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Evacuation details involve:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- At least two evacuation routes exist from each area</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- All emergency exits are properly marked</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- All employees are instructed in evacuation procedures</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Maps and procedures are posted</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Assembly areas are located at safe distances</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- All employees and visitors can be accounted for</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Procedures address needs…

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# GUIDANCE FOR 29 CFR 1910.120 EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION (cont.) <table><tr><th>F. Emergency Action Plan compliance checklist:</th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><td>1. Is the plan in writing (may be communicated orally to employees by employers with 10 or fewer employees)? (1910.38(b))</td><td>1910.120(q)(1) 1926.65(q)(1)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2. Does the plan include procedures for reporting fires or other emergencies? (1910.120(c)(1))</td><td>1910.120(q)(1) 1926.65(q)(1)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3. Are emergency evacuation procedures and type of evacuation and exit route assignments designated? (1910.120(c)(2))</td><td>1910.120(q)(1) 1926.65(q)(1)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4. Does the plan include procedures to be followed by employees performing rescue or medical duties or employees who remain to operate critical plant operations? (1910.38(c)(3), 1910.38(c)(5))</td><td>1910.120(q)(1) 1926.65(q)(1)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5. Are procedures established to account for all employees after the emergency evacuation has been completed? (1910.38(c)(4))</td><td>1910.120(q)(1) 1926.65(q)(1)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6. Has an employee alarm system which complies with 29 CFR 1910.165 been established? (1910.38(d))</td><td>1910.120(q)(1) 1926.65(q)(1)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7. If an employee alarm system is used for other purposes, have distinctive signals for each purpose been developed? (1910.38(d))</td><td>1910.120(q)(1) 1926.65(q)(1)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>8. Has the employer designated and trained a sufficient number of persons to assist in the safe and orderly evacuation of employees (generally one per 20 employees)? (See Appendix to 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E- Emergency action plan training, 3.) (1910.38(e))</td><td>1910.120(q)(1) 1926.65(q)(1)</td><td></td></tr></table> C-3

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# Field Information System Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans Final Rule (cont.) ## § 1910.36 Design and construction requirements for exit routes. (cont.) Federal Register/Vol. 67, No. 216/Thursday, November 7, 2002/Rules and Regulations [redacted postal code] must also meet the following requirements: (1) The outdoor exit route must have guardrails to protect unenclosed sides if a fall hazard exists; (2) The outdoor exit route must be covered if snow or ice is likely to accumulate along the route, unless the employer can demonstrate that any snow or ice accumulation will be removed before it presents a slipping hazard; (3) The outdoor exit route must be reasonably straight and have smooth, solid, substantially level walkways; and (4) The outdoor exit route must not have a dead-end that is longer than 20 feet (6.2 m). ## §1910.37 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes. (a) The danger to employees must be minimized. (1) Exit routes must be kept free of explosive or highly flammable furnishings or other decorations. (2) Exit routes must be arranged so that employees will not have to travel toward a high hazard area, unless the path of travel is effectively shielded from the high hazard area by suitable partitions or other physical barriers. (3) Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead- end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level. (4) Safeguards designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting) must be in proper working order at all times. (b) Lighting and marking must be adequate and appropriate. (1) Each exit route must be adequately lig…

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# Emergency Exit Routes (cont.) ## What are the requirements for exits? - Exits must be separated by fire resistant materials—that is, one-hour fire-resistance rating if the exit connects three or fewer stories and two-hour fire-resistance rating if the exit connects more than three floors. • Exits are permitted to have only those openings necessary to allow access to the exit from occupied areas of the workplace or to the exit discharge. Openings must be protected by a self- closing, approved fire door that remains closed or automatically closes in an emergency. ## What are the maintenance, safeguarding, and operational features for exit routes? OSHA standards require employers to do the following: • Keep exit routes free of explosive or highly flammable furnishings and other decorations. • Arrange exit routes so employees will not have to travel toward a high-hazard area unless the path of travel is effectively shielded from the high-hazard area. • Ensure that exit routes are unobstructed such as by materials, equipment, locked doors, or dead- end corridors. • Ensure that safeguards designed to protect employees during an emergency remain in good working order. • Provide lighting for exit routes adequate for employees with normal vision. • Keep exit route doors free of decorations or signs that obscure the visibility of exit route doors. . Post signs along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge if that direction is not immediately apparent. Also, the line-of-sight to an exit sign must be clearly visible at all times. • Mark doors or passages along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit "Not an Exit" or with a sign identifying its use (such as "Closet"). • Install "EXIT" signs in plainly legible letters. • Renew fire-retardant paints or solutions often enough to maintain their fire-retardant properties. • Maintain exit routes during construction, repairs, or alterations. • Provide an em…

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WORK SAFE KENTUCKY Free safety resources provided by KEMI HOME SAFETY RESOURCES SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY BLOG ABOUT KEMI CONTACT US O # Building Evacuation Drills ## Print a Sign-In Sheet | Spanish Version Coming Soon ## Purpose • To familiarize staff with fire alarm and evacuation routes. • To evaluate the accounting process for all personnel known to be in the building. • To evaluate staff response to an alarm. EXIT ## Preparation • Select a convenient time and date: • Avoid scheduling drills during planned activities that cannot be disrupted (e.g., conferences, large training classes, etc.). Reschedule drills if the weather is unacceptable. - If necessary, obtain advance permission from the building manager. • Notify the maintenance department - inquire about any other emergency systems testing that may conflict with your scheduled drill. • Recruit monitors from other buildings as needed. Contact Us | Privacy Policy ©2022 KEMI • Assign tasks to individuals: • Sound the alarm. • Check that rooms are clear. • - Record time for last person out. • Evaluate the accountability process. • Stand next to remote fire alarm panels to sound the alarm. ## Procedure • Assemble the monitors and discuss the details of the drill. • Initiate the fire alarm system as directed by maintenance and start the stopwatch. • Check that runners do their jobs and all rooms are clear. • Check that the alarm can be heard in all locations. • Monitor the accountability process and time the last person is out. • Monitor at remote fire alarm panel and advise responders that it is a drill. • Observe that no one reenters the building until authorized. • Silence the alarm when the building is checked and clear. • Secure the drill and let staff enter the building. KEMI does not assume liability for the content of information contained herein. Safety and health remain your responsibility. This information is to be used for informational purposes only and not intended to…