The map guides the workers, visitors, and contractors on the way into the building and coming in going out of the building.
An exit map is a map that shows everything which has volume on the surface. Location of everything on the floor. Exit maps give importance to exit ways like lifts and stairs in the building.
Emergency Exit Map
The emergency evacuation map guides the workers and visitors to go out of the building in case of an emergency with safety. The emergency evacuation map highlights the aisle marking, Emergency exit door, normal exit doors, and all equipment related to emergencies.
Types of this map
- Building an Emergency Evacuation Map
- Office blocks
- Production departments
- Workshops
- Power / Boiler houses
- Laboratories / canteen / cafeterias
- Plant / Unit Emergency Evacuation Map
This type of map is designed by EHS or the safety department which mentions everything about safety.
Elements of This Map
This Map highlights the aisle marking and the following things:
Points
- You are Here
- Emergency Exit Door
- Normal Exit Door
- Location of fire extinguishers
- Location of electric panels and board
- Available fire hose cabinet
- Available First aid box
- Smoke detector
- MCP (Manual Call Point)
- Fire and water bucket
Evacuation Policy
The Evacuation Policy of the company is written on the emergency exit map. Any worker, visitor, and contractor read this policy and follow it. This policy is very important and shows the rules of the company. Detailed Evacuation Policy
Evidence
Importance
Emergency Evacuation Map supports the workers and visitors to quickly understand the safe exit ways in case of emergency. The emergency exit plan or evacuation policy can save many workers’ and visitor’s lives.
Location of this map
This map should be located near the main entrance door or the gathering area. Because anyone can find and read this map easily in normal or emergencies.