Emergency Exit Access

Emergency exits must remain visible, unlocked, and unobstructed. During an emergency, seconds matter. Do not store pallets, product, carts, trash, or equipment in front of exit doors, fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, electrical panels, or alarm pull stations. A blocked exit is not a housekeeping issue; it is a life-safety issue.

Discussion questions

  1. Where could this hazard show up in our area today?
  2. What control do we need to verify before work starts?
  3. What should be reported immediately?

Supervisor close

Confirm employees understand the key control, then document attendance according to site procedure.