Everyone should have an escape plan for fires and/or otheremergencies for their home. The plan should include how to exit, the designation of a safe meeting place outside the structure, etc. It should be rehearsed so that everyone becomes familiar with the plan and will know how to act in the event of an emergency.

Personal fall arrest systems shall be inspected prior to each usefor wear, damage and other deterioration, and defective components shall be removed from service. A good work practice is to corporately inspect personal fall arrest systems on a regular basis (monthly or quarterly) using a color-coding system or other means of documentation.