ANNEX IVU.K.MINIMUM SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITESReferred to in Article 9 (a) and Article 10 (1) (a) (i) of the Directive
PART AU.K.GENERAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ON-SITE WORKPLACES
3.Emergency routes and exitsU.K.
3.1.Emergency routes and exits must remain clear and lead as directly as possible to a safe area.U.K.
3.2.In the event of danger, it must be possible for workers to evacuate all workstations quickly and as safely as possible.U.K.
3.3.The number, distribution and dimensions of emergency routes and exits depend on the use, equipment and dimensions of the site and of the rooms and the maximum number of persons that may be present.U.K.
3.4.Specific emergency routes and exits must be indicated by signs in accordance with the national regulations implementing Directive 77/576/EEC().U.K.
Such signs must be sufficiently resistant and be placed at appropriate points.
3.5.Emergency routes and exits, and the traffic routes and doors giving access to them, must be free from obstruction so that they can be used at any time without hindrance.U.K.
3.6.Emergency routes and exits requiring illumination must be provided with emergency lighting of adequate intensity in case the lighting fails.U.K.