OSHA: Responding to an Emergency Flashcards - Quizlet Close your office door, but do not lock it 4 Follow your evacuation route out of the building 5 Use the nearest safe stairs and move to the closest exit out the building You are working in your office when you hear the fire alarm Put the following steps in the order they should be completed for safe evacuation 1 Safely stop work activities
Why You Should Never Lock Doors When Evacuating A Building 7 reasons why you shouldn’t lock doors when evacuating a building 1 It slows down the evacuation process Locking doors takes time And in an emergency, every second counts If there’s a fire or another emergency, you don’t want to waste time fumbling with keys when you should be fleeing
Emergency Evacuations Dos and Don’ts | Zameen Blog Do not lock the door behind you while exiting a building during an emergency Let’s look at some dos and don’ts of emergency evacuations Do: Alert Others If you are the first person to find out about the emergency, be it a fire or gas leakage, you need to alert your family and co-workers as soon as possible
Permissible Egress Door Locking Arrangements | NFPA Approaching a noncompliant locked door unexpectedly and without the means necessary to operate it is an example of when egress becomes outside of an occupant’s control This can hinder evacuation time and prevent occupants from getting to their point of safety
The Do’s and Don’ts during Emergency Evacuations Here are some behaviors you want to avoid during emergency evacuation of the building: 1) Dismissing the ringing of alarms as only a test or drill and then choose not to evacuate the building 2) Meandering in your office and not feeling the need to leave instead, evacuate the building immediately 3) Using the elevators to exit the building
Know What to Do | Emergency Management | Virginia Tech When it is necessary to secure-in-place, you will be the safest by placing a locked door or other barricade between you and the associated violence or danger What to do: Remain calm If you are outside during a secure-in-place emergency you should seek cover in the nearest unlocked building
EMERGENCY EVACUATION GUIDE - Stony Brook University √ When leaving, close (do not lock) the door behind you If the door locks automatically, take your key with you in case you need to get back in for refuge √ Once outside, meet at your assembly point and take a head count to make sure everyone is out and accounted for
Evacuation Procedures and the ALARM Plan - HHS. gov When ordered to evacuate the building via the Fire alarm or Public Address System, occupants should follow the ALARM Plan Alert everyone in your area about the emergency Close (but do not lock) your door Leave the building in the most direct route possible
What to do in the event of an EVACUATION SHELTER IN PLACE During Evacuation: Evacuate quickly Follow instructions from emergency personnel and follow the directions provided for safe routes of evacuation Check doors for heat before opening (Do not open door if hot) Close the door as you exit your room or office Dress appropriately for the weather