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Relevant Statutes:

• Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995, REg 14 [PFEER]

The Duty Holder shall make appropriate provision for-

a) areas for persons to muster safely in an emergency

b) safe egress from the accommodation and work areas

c) safe access to muster areas

d) a temporary refuge

e) safe evacuation and escape points

Ensure that muster areas, egress, access and evacuation and escape points-

a) are kept unobstructed

b) have adequate emergency lighting

c) are marked with suitable signs

Shall ensure that-

a) doors for use in an emergency open in the appropriate direction or are sliding doors can be readily opened in an emergency

b) accommodation areas are provided with at least two means of egress on
each level

c) each person is assigned to a muster area

d) establish procedures for mustering at muster areas for accounting for persons.

Recommended Further Reading

• Offshore Installations.. guidance on design construction and certification HSE Books ISBN 0 11882 055 9
• Guidelines on fire and explosion hazard management UKOOA
• Guidelines for the management of emergency response UK00A
• ACoP for PFEER
• Guide to the Safety Case Regulations