Question

As part of a written plan for emergency operations, the employer must identify _____ at a construction site before construction operations begin.

Answer 1

According to OSHA, the employer must identify emergency escape routes.

Answer 2

Answer: Emergency escape route or an emergency exit.

Explanation: An emergency exit is a backup exit which people can take as a form of safety should there be a dangerous situation or emergency such as fire outbreak, in order to lessen, prevent or avert injuries or casualties.

Conditions of an Emergency escape route or exit

• It must be a location that is easily accessible.

• It must lead to a safe place outside the building.

• The control must be inside the building.

• The location must be a permanent one and must be well managed.

• An emergency escape route must be at least 1 meters wide.