Q&A: Posting exit route maps
OSHA Healthcare Connection, April 13, 2010
Q: Can you tell me what the OSHA regulations are for posting exit route maps, how many to post, and where?
A: OSHA does not specifically require posting an evacuation route, although it is always a good idea, because other authorities may require posting.
Click here for more on this topic and a sample exit route map available for downloading.
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