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Check Your Emergency Exit Routes for OSHA Compliance

By Paul Lawton Mar 12, 2014 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Updated: Mar 12, 2014

The design requirements for exit routes are found in 29 CFR 1910.36. Here’s a quick look at the basic requirements. Is each exit a permanent part of your facility? [1910.36(a)(1)] Do the construction materials used to separate exits have at least a one-hour fire resistance rating if the exit connects three stories or less? [1910.36(a)(2)] […]

Emergency Planning: Protect Your Employees and Your Bottom Line

By Paul Lawton Mar 11, 2014 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Updated: Mar 11, 2014

Are you ready for a severe emergency? Many businesses aren’t adequately prepared and as a result 40% of businesses affected by a disaster never reopen. Fires and explosions impact some 70,000 U.S. businesses and cause 200 employee fatalities each year. Other emergencies such as natural disasters, chemical spills, and incidents of workplace violence also take […]