Employee Emergency Action Plans and Exit Routes

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Employee Emergency Action Plans and Exit Routes

• Training Program

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Objectives

• Become familiar with applicable regulatory
  standards and NYMC practices
• Demonstrate an understanding of potential hazards
  and appropriate responses
• Demonstrate an understanding of NYMC specific
  procedures

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Introduction

• People need safe and efficient means of exit in
  an emergency
• It is important to know the location of at least
  2 exits
• Potential hazards must be recognized and correct
  responses understood
• Knowing what to do before an emergency can save
  lives and prevent injury
• Knowledge of site specific procedures is required

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Applicable Standards and Procedures

• Regulatory
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry, Subpart E
• NFPA 101-1970, Life Safety Code
• Local Building Codes
• Site Specific Procedures
• May be defined by site owner
• Applicable to NYMC employees, faculty, students,
  visitors, and contractors

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Exit Routes

• Fundamental Requirements
• Safe building design with sufficient exits
• Unobstructed exit routes maintained
• Exits clearly visible or route kept posted
• Emergency escape route posted

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Exit Routes

• Components to a safe exit
• Exit Access
• Exit
• Exit Discharge
• Designated Assembly Area

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Exit Access

• Way by which a person reaches the exit
• Aisles and Corridors
• All aisles and corridors must be kept clear - a
  minimum of 28 inches width is required
• Stairwells
• Stairwells must be kept clear, nothing can be
  stored in a stairwell

Minimum 28 inches
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Exit

• Separated from other spaces of a building or
  structure
• Exterior door
• Fire safe interior structure
• Protected stairwell

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Exit Discharge

• When exiting the building employees should be
  careful not to encounter further hazards
• Exit discharge areas must be kept clear of snow,
  dirt, and other debris
• If you notice an exit area not clear contact
  security at x4226

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Assembly Area

• It is important that all employees report to the
  assembly area
• If you do not report, people will enter the
  building to look for you risking their lives
• Do not go to your car or another building without
  first reporting that you evacuated the building
  safely

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Emergency Action Plans

• Address emergencies reasonably expected in
  workplace
• Fire
• Toxic Chemical Release
• Medical
• Severe Weather
• Flooding
• Earthquakes

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Emergency Action Plans

• Plan Elements
• Escape Procedure
• Critical Operations Shutdown Procedure
• Accountability Procedure
• Rescue and Medical Duties Assignment
• Means of Reporting
• Identification of Responsible Persons

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Site Specific Plan

• Emergency _______________________________________
  _________
• (fire,
  toxic chemical release, etc.)

This plan is should be used and posted in all
labs and office areas
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Fire Prevention and Evacuation

• Control accumulation of flammable and combustible
  materials
• Eliminate or control sources of ignition
• Unplug equipment and appliances that are not in
  use
• Report all fire incidents
• NYMC employees are not trained or authorized to
  use fire extinguishers
• Evacuate area and assemble at designated location

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Conclusion

• Know the potential hazards and appropriate
  emergency procedures
• Adhere to procedures and instructions
• Report all unsafe conditions and incidents and
  immediately correct if allowed
• Dont by your actions, create hazardous
  situations that may endanger yourself or others