Fires and explosions in the workplace kill 200 and injure more than 5,000 workers each year.

Workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility.  Employers should train employees about fire hazards in the workplace and  what to do in case of  a fire emergency.  The more people know the better equipped they are to handle emergencies.   The plan should outline the tasks of employees who are assigned as emergency safety personnel in the event of a fire and provide an evacuation plan for workers on the site.  You never know when an emergency will happen.  Knowing the answers to the questions below could keep employees  safe during an emergency.

• How would you escape from your workplace in an emergency?
• Do you know where all the exits are in case your first choice is too crowded?
• Is your facility properly marked for easy evacuation?
• Are you sure the doors will be unlocked and that the exit access, such as a hallway, will not be blocked during a fire, explosion, or other crisis?
• Is important fire fighting equipment properly marked and identified and in proper working order?

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