EMERGENCY  PREPAREDNESS 應急準備（續）

8.  Doors  that  lead  to  the  exterior  of  the  building  that  are  not  designated  as  exits  are  labelled  as such  (e.g.  “Not--An--Exit”  sign  in  the  local  language(s)  and  the  language  of  the  workers)  (3.1)

9.  There  is  one  or  more  designated  and  marked  assembly  points  outside  the  workplace.  The assembly  points  are  in  an  area  that  is  a  safe  distance  away  from  the  reach  of  a  possible  fire.  The area  is  large  enough  to  accommodate  the  full  number  of  employees  and  other  personnel  who may  reasonably  be  on  site  at  any  given  time  (3.1)

10. Emergency  exit  signs  are  visible  from  30m,  use  letters  at  least  18cm  high  and  are  illuminated  in bright  colours  or  have  a  photo--luminescent  front  panel  (3.1)

11. Exit  routes  have  emergency  lighting  and  are  marked  with  signs,  with  at  least  one  easily  seen from  any  area  within  the  workplace.  Battery- operated  exit  signs  are  checked  regularly  and batteries  replaced  after  the  manufacturers  designated  time  period  (3.1)

12. Personnel  are  guided  to  exits  or  away  from  hazardous  areas  with  floor  markings,  tape  or  other indications  (3.1)

13. Emergency  battery  lighting  is  provided  for  all  stairways  and  where  needed  on  exit  routes  (3.1)

FIRE  EXTINGUISHERS 滅火器

1.  Fully  operational  fire  fighting  equipment  is  maintained,  regularly  tested,  unobstructed,  clearly marked  and  accessible  (3.1).  

2.  Personnel  demonstrate  knowledge  and  understanding  of  the  basic  practical  use  of  fire extinguishers  (3.6).

3.  If  fire  hydrants  are  present,  then  the  hoses,  standpipes  and  all  water  sources,  including  fire pumps,  are  inspected  and  flushed  at  least  twice  per  year  (e.g.  during  fire  drills)  (3.1).