Emergency Procedures

Emergency procedures are specific to workplaces.  However, there are standard guidelines that apply.  Detailed information for your workplace should also be reviewed.

Identifications:

• Alarms (automatic and manual)
• Evacuation Routes (posted)
• Exits (marked and lighted)

 

Emergency Evacuation

Upon discovering an emergency:

• Leave the area, closing doors
• Sound the alarm
• Inform administration/ call emergency 911

 

On hearing an alarm:

• Leave the building through the nearest safe exit
• Go to an assigned Assembly Area
• Participate in Roll Call
• Wait for further instructions from the Fire Department and/or Supervisor/Principal