ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Occupational Safety and Health Act
82. Evacuation procedures
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
82. Evacuation procedures
(1)Every occupier of a workplace shall design evacuation procedures to be used during any emergency and have the procedures tested at regular intervals.(2)Every occupier shall take immediate steps to stop any operation where there is an imminent and serious danger to safety and health and to evacuate persons employed as appropriate.(3)Every occupier shall be required to provide where necessary, measures to deal with emergencies and accidents including adequate first aid arrangements.(4)Every occupier shall take effective steps to ensure that all persons employed are familiar with the means of escape in case of fire, and with the routine to be followed in case of fire or other emergency.