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 workplace must develop and implement an emergency evacuation plan. Rescue and evacuation drills must be held at least once a year. The drills must be adapted to the risks and activities found in the workplace. (Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 885-2001, 34)
Portable extinguishers must be located in all buildings, chosen according to NFPA-10 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Extinguishers must be approved by ULC, provide appropriate protection, be filled after use, and be tagged with the name of the inspector and date of inspection. Additional extinguishers must be located where there is a local fire risk. (Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 885-2001, 36)
A new low-hazard industrial building (this includes photo processors and
picture framers) with more than 500 employees must have a fire alarm system
installed. (Industrial and Commercial Establishments Regulation 1981, 4.6.2)
A building that has an occupant load greater than 100 persons and that
does not have an automatic fire alarm system or an extinguishing system must
have a manual fire alarm system. The manual fire alarm boxes must be installed
so that a box is located within 7.5 metres of an exit and so that it is not
necessary to travel more than 60 metres to reach a box. (Industrial and
Commercial Establishments Regulation 1981, 4.6.6)
The fire alarm, detection system and emergency lighting shall always be
in good working order. (Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
885-2001, 38)
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