Work Improvement for Safe Home - International Labour Organization
Work Improvement for Safe Home - International Labour Organization
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<strong>Work</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> <strong>Home</strong><br />
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Chapter 4 Physical environment<br />
CHECKPOINT 23<br />
Provide at least two unobstructed exits from rooms and enough fi re extinguishers.<br />
BENEFITS FOR HOME WORKERS<br />
<strong>Home</strong> workplaces need a plan <strong>for</strong> practical fi re<br />
prevention and emergency evacuation. <strong>Home</strong><br />
workplaces often use fl ammable materials in<br />
their small space, and it is easy to have a fi re.<br />
Th e fi re can spread quickly to all work areas<br />
once it begins. Th ere should be a suffi cient<br />
number of fi re extinguishers. Let everyone know<br />
how to use them.<br />
Every work area has to clearly indicate at<br />
least two unobstructed exits <strong>for</strong> emergency<br />
evacuation. If your workplaces are on the<br />
second or higher fl oors, in addition to the<br />
routine transport route, secure an additional<br />
escape route. For example, an emergency ladder<br />
through the balcony, etc. is needed. Th ese<br />
arrangements will save your lives and those of<br />
your friends and family members.<br />
HOW TO IMPROVE<br />
1. Secure at least two unobstructed exits from<br />
every big room. Remove all the materials<br />
blocking the exits.<br />
2. Regularly check that the evacuation exits are<br />
clear. Don’t lock the door on the evacuation<br />
route.<br />
3. Ensure that all home workers in your<br />
workplaces and your family know the two<br />
evacuation exits.<br />
4. Th ere should be clear signs and indications<br />
to show the evacuation routes and emergency<br />
exits.<br />
5. Provide suffi cient number of fi re<br />
extinguishers, at least one in each work area.<br />
Th ey should be within reach of all home<br />
workers.<br />
6. All home workers and your family members<br />
should have training on how to use the<br />
equipped fi re extinguishers.<br />
WAY TO PROMOTE COOPERATION<br />
Jointly check the evacuation exits and fi re<br />
extinguishers with your co-workers and family<br />
members. Plan and carry out a fi re evacuation<br />
drill with all of them. Invite home workers<br />
nearby. Seek advice and cooperation from the<br />
local fi re station <strong>for</strong> successful implementation.<br />
SOME MORE HINTS<br />
■ Check the expiry dates of fi re extinguishers<br />
regularly. Replace the expired fi re<br />
extinguishers with new ones.<br />
■ All the instructions on how to use fi re<br />
extinguishers and the signs <strong>for</strong> evacuation<br />
routes should be written in the local<br />
language.<br />
POINTS TO REMEMBER<br />
Unobstructed evacuation exits will save<br />
the lives of home workers and their<br />
families in an emergency.
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