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PhysiCal seCurity and safety
Fire wardens are usually assigned to assure that all employees and
visitors have exited the building when evacuation is implemented.
ese persons must be trained prior to emergencies and should con-
duct a quick sweep of the area to assure all have left. e warden
can assist those having difficulty moving to get out or call for help.
Wardens must report their observations to a designated leader once
they arrive outside.
Employee training and drills are essential to assuring egress during
fires and other emergencies. All must recognize the fire alarm signal
and immediately take action to exit the building. When critical pro-
cesses must be shut down, those actions must be completed in proper
order by specified procedure. ...