For evacuation routes maps, best practice is:
The map should be easily visible in areas where employees or visitors are
present. The map should be color coded and contain the following key
elements:
- Primary Exit
- Secondary Exit
- Assembly Area
- Your current location
- Other elements, such as the location of fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
etc.
For exits:
-Obviously panic bars or other means to open them easily (no locked exits)
in the direction of travel
-no exit into areas of higher risk
-emergency lighting if required
-illuminated exit signs
-not an exit for other doors
-clear access, etc.
Much of this is life safety code issues which you can obtain from the NFPA
Zack
S.Z. Mansdorf, Ph.D., CIH, CSP, QEP
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Query on Evacuation routes & floor plans
Dear DCHAS members,
I am inquiring about specifications concerning posting of Evacuation Routes
and corresponding floor plans.
Do such qualifications (from OSHA) exist? I tend to think that these may
exist.
Thank you in advance.
-George
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