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EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY POINT

  During a workplace disaster, such as a fire or an earthquake, an assembly point is a specified spot where personnel can meet to ensure that everyone  is accounted for and to receive additional instructions. In the event of a workplace emergency Disorder can raise additional safety concerns.   1) Assembly Area Requirements: The primary purpose of an evacuation is to allow people to safely escape the emergency site and transport them to a more secure place known as the assembly area.  If there is no pre-planned destination at the end of the evacuation, confusion, fear, and additional risks can occur. It could potentially put individuals in danger again, or worse, impede emergency response efforts.  Keep in mind that not all areas around your business are judged safe for evacuees to occupy during an emergency procedure. Here are some emergency assembly area requirements to guide you in picking the safest assembly area for your tenants and staff. 2) Distance and Accessibility Whe