Emergency Exits

Work done by a student for a workplace safety course, using the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupation Health& Safety Act.

1. Emergency ExitsEmergency Exits
By: Emily BonnellBy: Emily Bonnell

2. Emergency ExitsEmergency Exits
In the event of an emergency how would In the event of an emergency how would
you escape from your workplace? Do you escape from your workplace? Do
you know where the nearest emergency you know where the nearest emergency
exit is to you? If this exit was to crowded exit is to you? If this exit was to crowded
where would you go? Questions like where would you go? Questions like
these are ones people should know the these are ones people should know the
answers to but do not always.answers to but do not always.

3. What is an Emergency What is an Emergency
ExitExit
An emergency exit is a different exit in a An emergency exit is a different exit in a
building that can be used in case of an building that can be used in case of an
emergency such as a fire.emergency such as a fire.

4. According to the According to the
Occupational Health and Occupational Health and
Safety ActSafety Act
33. (1) Emergency exits shall be designed 33. (1) Emergency exits shall be designed
and marked to provide quick and and marked to provide quick and
unimpeded exit and periodical unimpeded exit and periodical
emergency drills shall be held to ensure emergency drills shall be held to ensure
workers’ awareness of the availability of workers’ awareness of the availability of
the exits.the exits.

5. The Purpose of Emergency The Purpose of Emergency
ExitsExits
The purpose of an emergency exit is to The purpose of an emergency exit is to
provide faster evacuation of the building. provide faster evacuation of the building.
Also when an emergency like a fire Also when an emergency like a fire
occurs normal exits may be blocked. occurs normal exits may be blocked.

6. Where Are Emergency Exits Where Are Emergency Exits
Usually Located?Usually Located?
Emergency exits must be on different Emergency exits must be on different
sides of the building from each other. sides of the building from each other.
They are usually placed in a stairwell or They are usually placed in a stairwell or
hallway.hallway.

7. Exit RouteExit Route
Exits routes are made up of three Exits routes are made up of three
different parts. The exit access, the exit, different parts. The exit access, the exit,
and the exit discharge.and the exit discharge.

8. Exit AccessExit Access
This part of the exit leads up to the actual This part of the exit leads up to the actual
entry. It has to be kept clear of any entry. It has to be kept clear of any
objects that may interfere with exiting of objects that may interfere with exiting of
the building. the building.

9. ExitExit
This part of the exit route is separated This part of the exit route is separated
from other areas to provide a safe exit of from other areas to provide a safe exit of
the building.the building.

10. Exit Discharge Exit Discharge
The part of the exit route that leads to the The part of the exit route that leads to the
outside a public street or a walkway. An outside a public street or a walkway. An
exit discharge can also lead to an open exit discharge can also lead to an open
area that will lead to the outside.area that will lead to the outside.

11. How Many Exit Routes Per How Many Exit Routes Per
Building?Building?
In most cases workplaces must have at In most cases workplaces must have at
least two emergency exits. Although least two emergency exits. Although
there may be a need for more there may be a need for more
emergency exits if there are a large emergency exits if there are a large
number of employees, if the building’s number of employees, if the building’s
size is fairly large, or if the workplace will size is fairly large, or if the workplace will
not allow workers to exit safely without not allow workers to exit safely without
more exits.more exits.

12. Requirements of Emergency Requirements of Emergency
ExitsExits
Exits must have fire resistant materials. If Exits must have fire resistant materials. If
three or less stories of a building are three or less stories of a building are
connected than it must be fire-resistant connected than it must be fire-resistant
for up to one-hour. More than 3 stories it for up to one-hour. More than 3 stories it
must have two hour fire-resistant rating.must have two hour fire-resistant rating.

13. Must Employees Have Must Employees Have
Emergency Action Plans?Emergency Action Plans?
If your workplace has ten or less If your workplace has ten or less
employees the emergency action plan employees the emergency action plan
can be communicated orally. But if you can be communicated orally. But if you
have more than ten employees the plan have more than ten employees the plan
must be written and kept in the must be written and kept in the
workplace.workplace.

14. Keeping Emergency Exits Keeping Emergency Exits
SafeSafe
Exits must be separated from explosive Exits must be separated from explosive
and flammable materials.and flammable materials.
Place emergency exits so employees will Place emergency exits so employees will
not have to go through dangerous areas not have to go through dangerous areas
to reach the closest exit to them.to reach the closest exit to them.
Emergency routes must not be locked or Emergency routes must not be locked or
lead to dead-ends.lead to dead-ends.

15. Lighting must be provided for exit routes.Lighting must be provided for exit routes.
 Keep exit free of decoration that may block Keep exit free of decoration that may block
the exit sign.the exit sign.
Put signs near exit so people know where to Put signs near exit so people know where to
go during an emergency. Signs must be go during an emergency. Signs must be
able to be seen from a distance.able to be seen from a distance.
 Mark doors so it is clear emergency exits Mark doors so it is clear emergency exits
are not to be used everyday.are not to be used everyday.
Make sure fire-retardant paints are renewed Make sure fire-retardant paints are renewed
after so long.after so long.
An emergency alarm system must be An emergency alarm system must be
installed to alert employees.installed to alert employees.

16. During an EmergencyDuring an Emergency
Know where to go to exit the building.Know where to go to exit the building.
Do not use an elevator during an Do not use an elevator during an
emergency.emergency.
In the case of a fire close all doors In the case of a fire close all doors
behind you and never open a door that behind you and never open a door that
feels hot.feels hot.

17. Exit Signs Exit Signs
It is a necessity for emergency exits to It is a necessity for emergency exits to
have working emergency signs. Most have working emergency signs. Most
signs in Canada and the United States signs in Canada and the United States
are red or green light up letters. These are red or green light up letters. These
signs can cost between $15 and $1500!signs can cost between $15 and $1500!

19. Proper emergency exit signs.Proper emergency exit signs.

20. An emergency fire escape outside of the building.An emergency fire escape outside of the building.

21. Pamphlets like these should be kept in workplaces.Pamphlets like these should be kept in workplaces.

22. Do’s and Don'ts Do’s and Don'ts

23. Emergency ExitsEmergency Exits

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