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Evacuation route
Also known as egress route, exit route.
A planned unobstructed path leading people from a work or audience area to a safer location.
Safety notes
- Routes and alternates must reflect occupancy, accessibility, lighting, signage, changing equipment, fire doors, crowd flow, and hazards outside the immediate space.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Routes and alternates must reflect occupancy, accessibility, lighting, signage, changing equipment, fire doors, crowd flow, and hazards outside the immediate space.
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Sources
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.