General Workplace Safety
Entrances, Exits & Corridors

Entrances, Exits & Corridors

All corridors, walkways, stairs, routes and doorways, etc, used for movement and circulation in and around a workplace (e.g. building, scaffold or site) must be;

Clean and clear of obstructions.
Adequately lit for normal and emergency use.
Provided with adequate direction signs for members of the public and staff.
Free from a risk of slip, tripping or falling.
Kept in good repair.
Vehicles and pedestrians should be kept separate wherever possible.
Where there are shared routes vehicle/pedestrian, these should be, clearly marked and laid out, obstructions should not force pedestrians in to the designated vehicle routes.
Where designated as an emergency exit, kept free of flammable material.

Stairways and substantial slopes should be provided with secure handrails. Signs should be used to warn of residual risks.

General Workplace Safety Entrances, Exits & Corridors

General Workplace Safety
Entrances, Exits & Corridors