Safety on a construction job site always is crucial. But do your employees also know what to do if a fire occurs in your company’s place of business? Everyone should be aware of procedures to follow when there is a fire.
According to Safety+Health magazine, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers the following tips for creating a workplace fire safety plan.
- Clarify the escape routes workers will use. If you have employees with disabilities, clearly state the procedures to follow so they can evacuate safely.
- Address how employees who stay behind to shut down critical equipment will evacuate.
- Detail the preferred methods for alerting employees of a fire emergency.
- Ensure workers receive emergency training.
- Make sure there is an employee alarm system throughout the workplace.
- Require employer review of the fire safety plan with new employees, as well as with all employees when the plan changes.
