Section 11 Means of Egress

• Library: Employer-Employee Law 2008

Subpart E of the general industry regulations—covering
29 C.F.R. §§ 1910.33 through 1910.39—contains the minimum requirements “for exit routes that employers must provide in their workplace so that employees may evacuate the workplace safely during an emergency.” 29 C.F.R. § 1910.34(b). Also, Subpart E contains the minimum requirements for “emergency action plans and fire prevention plans.” Id. Generally, employers should ensure that they have an evacuation plan and exit routes that are compliant with the...