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Campus Security Maps Should Be Part of Your Emergency Planning
Campus maps are often overlooked during security and emergency planning. Here we explore where these maps are used and how they help during an emergency.
OSHA Requirements for Maintaining Fire Egress Routes
Knowing exit locations does not guarantee a successful evacuation. OSHA requires egress routes to be maintained so building occupants can evacuate as safely as possible.
It’s Time to Update Your Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
A new year has arrived and with it comes the need to review your emergency planning and update your Emergency Operations Plan. Learn why and how to update your EOP.
School Evacuation & Reunification Maps
A critical part of pre-incident planning, reunification maps help manage the logistics of reuniting parents and students after a school emergency.
Evacuation Map vs. Evacuation Plan: What’s the Difference?
Fire evacuation maps and evacuation plans have some key differences. Let’s explore how each is used for emergency planning.
How to Read an NFPA Fire Diamond
Here’s how to decipher an NFPA Fire Diamond, aka “Safety Square” when assessing the various dangers and risks of a specific material.
School Safety: Numbering Exterior Doors
International Fire Code requires all schools to number and label their exterior doors. Learn how to keep your students safe by doing it correctly.
Electrical Malfunction Causes School Fire in Maine
A school fire likely caused by an electrical malfunction broke out in an elementary school building in Maine leaving it’s main wing in ruins.
How to Create a Fire Evacuation Map
Are you considering creating your own fire evacuation map for your business? If so, here are some things to consider and a few suggestions.
OSHA Requirements on Emergency Exit Routes
OSHA has created a set of guidelines to follow when creating emergency exit routes for your workplace. Here are a few highlights and pointers from our team.
