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gTo WEEKLY SAFETY MEETING SGHUFF STEEL Distributed by: Matthew Joseph Safety and ENV Manager Subject: *Emergency Action Plans and Exit Routes* Week of: 04 03 18 EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS AND EXIT ROUTES A disorganized evacuation can result in confusion, injury, and property damage. When developing your emergency action plan it is important to determine the following: • Conditions under which an evacuation would be necessary • Conditions under which it may be better to shelter- in place • A clear chain of command and designation of the person in your business authorized to order an evacuation or shutdown; • Specific evacuation procedures, including routes and exits • Procedures for assisting visitors and employees to evacuate, particularly those with disabilities or who do not speak English; • Designation of what, if any employees will remain after the evacuation alarm to shut down critical operations or perform other duties before evacuating, • A means of accounting for employees after an evacuation; • Procedures for employees who remain behind to perform critical plant operations At Schuff, the emergency plan is for the safety and well-being of the employees. It identifies necessary management and employee actions during fires and other emergencies. Education is provided so that all employees know and understand the Emergency Action Plan. The Emergency Action Plan should be posted at the station or office of each Foreman, Safety Coordinator & is also posted in the Break room & on back wall of front office and in shop office. This may vary for all Schuff Steel Facilities. Be sure to have this information posted throughout your facility due to OSHA having the right to visit your facility at any given time and request a copy of this pertinent information. At all of our Schuff facilities, maps are created from floor diagrams with arrows that designate exit route assignments. These maps must include: