Fire procedures and people with a disability

Each workplace should have an emergency plan. The plan should include the action to be taken by staff in the event of fire, the evacuation procedure and the arrangements for calling the fire brigade. 

For small sites this could take the form of a simple fire action notice posted in positions where staff can read it and become familiar with it. 

People with a disability (including members of the public) need special consideration, when planning for emergencies. But the problems this raises are seldom great. Employers should  

Advice on the needs of people with a disability, including sensory impairment, is available from the organizations which represent various groups. (Names and addresses can be found in the telephone directory.) 

People with impaired vision must be encouraged to familiarize themselves with escape routes, particularly those not in regular use. A buddy system would be 

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