Planning for
emergencies is key to minimizing injuries to employees and property loss. The
employer must first determine what possible emergencies could occur, and then
develop plans to address each type of emergency.
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A work place must have a safe means of entry and exit appropriate to the conditions of the work area, in accordance with the latest edition of the National Building Code of Canada and the National Fire Code of Canada. (General Safety Regulations 1990, 17)
Emergency lighting must be provided in places of employment that are normally used during periods of darkness or that do not have an available source of natural light. Emergency lighting must provide a minimum level of 10.763 lx (1 foot-candle) at exits.
Where emergency lighting is required it must be from a power source independent of that for the general lighting or shall be controlled by an automatic device that will operate reliably to switch the circuit to an independent secondary power source in the event of failure of the primary power source. (General Safety Regulations 1990, 19)
Fire-fighting equipment must be maintained in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer or the instructions of the authority having jurisdiction. (General Safety Regulations 1990, 95)
A worker must be adequately instructed in the fire prevention and emergency evacuation procedures applicable to the place of employment.
An employer shall designate workers and ensure that they are adequately instructed in fire-fighting procedures applicable to their place of employment. (General Safety Regulations 1990, 95)
An employer shall ensure that, where practicable, the local fire department is familiar with the special fire hazards peculiar to the employer's premises. (General Safety Regulations 1990, 95)
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