In today’s uncertain world, where natural disasters, industrial accidents, and other emergencies can strike at any moment, having a well-thought-out evacuation action plan (EAP) is critical. An effective building evacuation plan not only ensures the safety of employees and visitors, but also minimizes panic and confusion. No evacuation story is more compelling than that of […]
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7 Ways To Account for Your Employees During an Emergency
Having procedures in place for workplace evacuations is part of what employers should do to keep their employees safe in case of emergencies. “Accounting for all employees after an emergency evacuation has been completed” is one of the Department of Labor’s minimum requirements for an emergency action plan (EAP). However, the manner in which an employer should perform ..
Read MoreEmergency Evacuation Part 3 – The Cost of Safety
What is the Cost of Safety? People don’t like to talk about it, but there are costs to safety. The standard reply to satisfy legal is: “We comply with all regulations to keep our people safe” There are always tradeoffs when it comes to safety. If you look at most evacuation drills that take place, […]
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