Evacution by Rana Sabir Ali

Emergency Evacuation
Evacuation
Is the movement of persons

from a dangerous place due
to the threat or occurrence
of a disastrous event.
Evacuation Strategy
 Fires, explosions, chemical releases,
violence or biological releases pose a threat
to everyone in your organization’s
facilities.
 To ensure the safety of all affectees and
reduce the risk to your organization is to
have an evacuation plan.
Evacuation Strategy
 One of the most devastating losses to an
organization is the loss of human life.
 It emotionally deplete, it can involve
adverse publicity, large settlements, loss of
organizational leadership, and the inability
to deliver services.
Evacuation Strategy
 Thus, emergency evacuation plan can

make life-or-death differences for your
staff, volunteers, visitors, vendors and
stakeholders.
 It could also mean life or death for your
mission.
Safe Passage
 The goal of all evacuation plans is to

provide safe passage from the building
for all people.
 Establish a single route to make it easy
for people to remember and follow
BE WARE
 theroute must lead to stairways,

fire escapes and/or windows,
possibly with escape ladders.
Head Count
 The evacuation isn’t complete until everyone is
accounted for
 Thus designate an Assembly Point far enough
from your facility to keep people out of harm’s
way
 Pick a place down the block, rather than in
front of the building where emergency vehicles
and smoke could threaten once they’re out of
the building.
 It will be easier to verify that everyone has
assembled or who is missing?
Head Count
 An organization with many buildings/ sites, it
will be more efficient to divide and conquer
 Heads be assigned responsibility for verifying
the whereabouts of the people in their charge
 He will be aware of visitors, vendors, and others
who were in the building at the time the
emergency evacuation was declared.
Head Count
 Once Head Count is established if anyone’s
missing, inform emergency crews about the
results
 Allow them to take over the search from the
person’s last known location within the facility
 No one should return to the building until the

Warden/Leader have permitted /declared
safe to return to the building.
Organization Responsibilities
 Develop an emergency evacuation plan (include
accommodations and assistance for those with
mobility problems).
 Educate staff about evacuation procedures,
policies and routes.
 Run evacuation drills that include staff and all
present
 Train specific personnel in appropriate use of
extinguishers .
Staff Must Know
 the layout of the building in which he/she works
 the location of fire alarms, fire extinguishers
and exits.
 how to test doors for safe passage prior to
opening.
 where the staircases are and where they exit on
the grounds (if applicable).
 the location of the designated Assembly Point
 the emergency phone numbers for fire, police,
and ERTs
Everyone’s Responsibilities
 Take action when the emergency announcement
(alarm, intercom announcement) is made
 Stop what you’re doing and move quickly to an
exit
 Gather at the predetermined Assembly Point
 Note mentally who is missing from your
immediate group and report this to the person
(s) in charge
 Wait at the Assembly Point until you are
allowed to return to the building
SAMPLE
Fire Evacuation Plan
 Action to take:
 When alarm sounds, everyone leave the
building.
– Use stairways unless smoke-filled.
– Turn off computer.
 Turn off lights; close doors and windows as you
leave. Don’t lock them
SAMPLE
 Everyone should exit the building and go to
the designated Assembly Point
 Only use a fire extinguisher if you’re trained
to use it and the fire is small. Do this only after
the alarm is sounding.
 Fire personnel will determine how to manage
utilities.
 Wait for the OK before anyone re-enters the
building
Revision
 Fire Alarm sounds
 Shut off computer.
 Turn off lights.
 Close windows. Don’t lock.
 Guide any program participant, and assist staff,
if required.
 Close doors behind you. Don’t lock.
 Follow escape route.
 Meet at ____ building.
 Make certain everyone’s accounted for
Emergency Evacuation Priorities
 -1- Protection of Life
all people who may be in danger are warned, and
that action is taken to guarantee their safety,
before any steps are taken to prevent the spread of
the hazard, to secure assets, or to eliminate the
hazard.
 -2- Prevent Spread of Hazard
Control the extent of the hazard within the

building and minimising its release into the
environment.
Emergency Evacuation Priorities
-3- Save Assets in the Affected Area
Prevent personal and Company’s assets from being
damaged in the event of a fire.
-4- Eliminate the Hazard
 The final priority is to eliminate the fire by
extinguishment
Evacuation
– Move quickly, do not run.
– If you cannot see through a closed door :

 Feel if the door is hot;
 Look for smoke coming under the door;
 Open the door slowly and look around it to see if
there is a fire behind it;

 If there is no fire on the other side, proceed
through and close the door behind you

HEAD COUNT
(Courtesy Nestle SKP)
Evacuation
– Move to the Assembly Point as quick as
possible;
– Report to your Warden that you/your group
is there and if you know of anyone trapped
in the building;
– Remain in the Assembly Point until you are
allowed by the Warden or a member of the
emergency services
Sequence
 detection
 decision
 alarm
 reaction
 movement to Assembly Point
 transportation
HOW TO EVACUATE A
BURNING BUILDING
 The last one out of the room should not lock the
door, just close it. Locking the door hinders the
fire department's search and rescue efforts.
 Proceed to the emergency exit as outlined in the

Evacuation Plan.
 Stay low to avoid smoke and toxic gases. The

best air is close to the floor, so crawl if
necessary.
HOW TO EVACUATE A
BURNING BUILDING
 If possible, cover your mouth and nose with a damp
cloth to help you breathe.

 If you work in a building with multiple stories don't
panic descend stairs slowly and carefully.

 Once in the stairwell, proceed down to the first floor.
Never go up.

 Once outside the building, report to a
predetermined area so that a head count can be
taken
IF TRAPPED IN A BURNING
BUILDING
 never open a closed door

without feeling it first.
 Use the back of your hand to
prevent burning your palm.
 If the door is hot, try another
exit.
BUILDING
 If
none exists, seal the cracks
around the doors and vents
with anything available.
BUILDING
 usewet towels to seal the space under
the door and prevent the entry of
smoke
BUILDING
 look for a nearby phone and call
---
 giving them your exact location
 If
breathing is difficult, try to
ventilate the room
BUILDING
 If
on an upper floor and your
window is of a type that
CANNOT be opened, DON'T
break it out- you'll be raining
glass down on rescuers and
people
BUILDING
 If
you can't contact the fire
department by phone, wave
for attention at the window.
Don't panic.
All Staff Should:
 Obey instructions given by

wardens or emergency response
team leader until the situation is
resolved
 Evacuate only via declared exits ,
or nearest exit if passage is
blocked by fire
All Staff Should:
 Proceed to the designated

assembly area unless otherwise
instructed
 Do not re –enter building unless
advised to do so by an authorised
person
IF YOU HEAR AN ALARM
 Evacuate immediately upon

hearing the alarm & report at
your designated assembly point
Know your exits!
Imaginary
YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TO….
Corporate Communications
 Obey instructions given by emergency
evacuation wardens (they are there to
assist your safe exit from the building)
 Inform any visitors/contractors in your
care of the emergency evacuation
process and take responsibility for their
safe evacuation from the building
 Act in a responsible manner
 Don’t stop to make take a cup of
tea/coffee before evacuating
 Ensure you have one hand free to hold
the handrails when evacuating
 Take every alert situation seriously
Summary
 There must be enough exits in the proper
arrangement for quick escape
 Exit routes must be marked, lighted, free
of obstructions, and locks must not be
used to impede or prevent escape
 An emergency action plan and a fire
prevention plan must be in place .
EVACUATION
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OSHA Office of Training and Education
Summary
 Fire extinguisher classes and numerical
ratings help a user understand its
capabilities
 Fire extinguishers must be inspected,
maintained and employees must be trained
in how to use them.
 Video
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OSHA Office of Training and Education
Nestlé Pakistan Ltd. Corporate Communications

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Emergency Evacuation

Is the movement of persons

 Thus, emergency evacuation plan can

 The goal of all evacuation plans is to

 theroute must lead to stairways,

 No one should return to the building until the

Control the extent of the hazard within the

– If you cannot see through a closed door :

 Look for smoke coming under the door;

 Open the door slowly and look around it to see if

there is a fire behind it;

through and close the door behind you

 Proceed to the emergency exit as outlined in the

 Stay low to avoid smoke and toxic gases. The

 never open a closed door

 Obey instructions given by

 Proceed to the designated

 Evacuate immediately upon

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