Emergency Planning: Exits and Egress

COURSE OVERVIEW

This module teaches about the importance of maintaining emergency exits and knowing safety features in buildings that allow all workers to find a path of travel to an exit without confusion.

Additional topics include the three sections of an exit route, understanding exits and egress signage, and what to look for to ensure exit routes are always free from obstruction during normal operations.

An interactive experience guides the learner through a simulated fire emergency where they must carefully observe their surroundings, identify hazards, and follow an evacuation plan to find the nearest safe exit.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify the different types of emergency information and signage that relate to safe egress;
• Identify the three sections of an exit route;Maintain safe access to exits and egress routes;
• Demonstrate an understanding of best practices for exits, signage, and exit routes.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

All workers, All Industries.

STANDARDS

OSHA Standard: 1910.35, .36, .37 (Subpart E) and industry best practices.