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Preparing a PEEP

By: Language: English Series: Facilities Management ; 12(12) September 2005, 16-17(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Discusses why many facilities mangers are unaware of their duty to implement Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP) to ensure disabled people can also leave a building safely. Advises familiarisation with legislation, physical issues, responsibilities, mechanics of strategies and monitoring and feedback. Recommends preparation of generic evacuation plans for unscheduled disabled visitors and includes a sample PEEP form, with guidance on completion.

Discusses why many facilities mangers are unaware of their duty to implement Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP) to ensure disabled people can also leave a building safely. Advises familiarisation with legislation, physical issues, responsibilities, mechanics of strategies and monitoring and feedback. Recommends preparation of generic evacuation plans for unscheduled disabled visitors and includes a sample PEEP form, with guidance on completion.