MEANS OF EGRESS

Introduction

Other factors beside the actual hazard can compound the danger associated with an emergency situation. Some examples are listed here:

Panic and confusion

Poor visibility

Lack of information or misinformation.

The impact of these factors depends on the danger present, the people involved, the characteristics of the building, and the quality of the means of egress provided.

These compounding factors frequently cause more injuries and fatalities than the hazard itself. Providing the proper means of egress can enable people to successfully escape from the primary hazard.

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