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Emergency Plans That Include Workers With Disabilities eSight Careers Network provides information by author, Nan Hawthorne, who raises the question, "What will happen to our disabled workers if there is an emergency?" and offers strategies that may save lives, as well as tools and help before you need it. The article also includes links for related additional information.
Emergency Procedures For Employees With Disabilities The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has prepared this guide in English and Spanish to provide information for facility managers and may be useful for those individuals who might need special assistance in an emergency situation and/or in the evacuation of a building.
Enabling Safe Evacuations Employers can follow these 10 steps to help all employees-including those with disabilities-escape from a building in case of an emergency.
How To Plan For Workplace Emergencies This OSHA guidebook provides information on how to plan for workplace emergencies and evacuations.
JAN: Evacuation Procedures For Employees With Disabilities This publication by Linda Carter Batiste, MS, and Beth Loy, Ph.D. is intended to provide an overview of emergency procedures for employees with disabilities. Throughout this publication the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR) is referenced.
Lifts and Carries Planning ahead and the use of special equipment can usually eliminate the need to physically carry someone to safety. However, when there is a situation where a person must be physically carried, the techniques and procedures in this article may be helpful.
Planning for Evacuation of a High-Rise Building Offices in high rise buildings have some unique evacuation considerations and needs. OSHA has written this fact sheet specifically to help with planning for the evacuation of a high-rise building.
Preparing Your Business For The Unthinkable - Ready-Rating The Red Cross has put together this business and industry Guide to help prepare for the unthinkable. Red Cross Ready Rating Program
Resources For Disability Preparedness The US Access Board's guidelines for facilities address means of egress that are accessible to persons with disabilities. They have collected these resources as an overview of the design requirements. Also included are links to information developed by other organizations on evacuation planning and disaster preparedness.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024