What Special Equipment Should You Provide for Emergencies?

How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations

What is a Workplace Emergency?

Your employees may need personal protective equipment to evacuate during an emergency. Personal protective equipment must be based on the potential hazards in the workplace. Assess your workplace to determine potential hazards and the appropriate controls and protective equipment for those hazards. Personal protective equipment may include items such as the following:

• Safety glasses, goggles, or face shields for eye protection;
• Hard hats and safety shoes for head and foot protection;
• Proper respirators;
• Chemical suits, gloves, hoods, and boots for body protection from chemicals;
• Special body protection for abnormal environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures; and
• Any other special equipment or warning devices necessary for hazards unique to your worksite.