Emergency Exit Routes

Introduction

The Emergency Exit Routes Factsheet is designed to help businesses understand the critical aspects of maintaining safe and efficient exit routes for emergency evacuations. It outlines the necessary requirements and best practices to ensure compliance with safety regulations, ultimately protecting employees and visitors during emergencies.

What is an Exit Route?

An exit route is a continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel from any point within a workplace to a place of safety. It consists of three parts: exit access (the portion leading to an exit), exit (generally separated to provide a protected way of travel), and exit discharge (leads directly outside or to a safe area).

Number of Exit Routes