Safe Access and Egress Requirements

Purpose	Protecting Workers from injuries by following the requirements concerning safe access and egress.
Definition	Ensuring that a work area’s entrances (access) and exits (egress) are safe, controlled, and in good working order.
Potential Hazards This list of potential hazards is not comprehensive. Workers are required to complete a Hazard Assessment prior to starting this task to ensure all hazards are identified and controlled.	Slips / trips / falls Becoming trapped in the work area
Protective Mechanisms	Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including the proper safety footwear Handrails, as per Applicable Legislation
Work Site Supervisory Responsibility	Do Ensure the protective mechanisms are in place for access and egress. Ensure that entrances and exits are free from materials, equipment, accumulation of waste / debris or any other obstructions. Maintain doors in good working order such that access / egress to / from a work area can be opened without substantial effort. Ensure walkways, runways or ramps are strong enough to support equipment and Workers, have a one-third slope or less and meet Applicable Legislation. Block off doors that lead to unfinished areas to prevent falls. Do not Allow work to continue if there is unsafe access / egress.
Worker Responsibility	Do Use the protective mechanisms. Report all unsafe access and egress to a Supervisor / Superintendent. Do not Enter a work area that does not have safe access or egress.

The information in this Safe Work Practice is intended for general use and may not apply to every circumstance. It is not a definitive guide to government regulations and does not relieve any person using this Safe Work Practice from their responsibilities under any Applicable Legislation with which they must be familiar.

Date Created	Date of Last Revision	Reviewed and Accepted By
11/27/19	08/19/22	Phil Fileccia, Bill Laursen, Christian Ravary, Karoly Ban Matei, Sebastian Pop