Assisting People During Evacuations
Employees designated to assist in emergency evacuation procedures should be trained in the complete workplace layout and various alternative escape routes and they should also be:
- made aware of employees with special needs who may require extra assistance during an evacuation;
- how to use the buddy system; and
- any hazardous areas to avoid during an emergency evacuation.
Evacuation areas. If there are any employees with special needs at your worksite it will also be important to be aware of their needs once evacuated. You may want to consider evacuating all special needs employees to the same location if possible. At the very least consider whether the designated evacuation area is suitable to meet the needs of any special needs employees while an emergency is being addressed.
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3-5. Employees designated to assist in emergency evacuation procedures should _____.
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