Evacuation of commercial and industrial buildings john robb

Safe evacuation of commercial and industrial buildings

www.eatonworksafe.com John Robb Segment Manager Commercial Buildings EMEA 17th October 2016

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Agenda for today • Setting the scene • What does commercial property look like today? • What are the risks facing businesses today? • How can you protect your business?

• How can Eaton help you?

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Setting the scene •

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In a constantly changing world, owners and operators of commercial and industrial buildings must keep up to date with the changing nature of risk. Safe evacuation is becoming more challenging due to a number of external influences. Eaton want to raise the awareness of the need for planning and executing good evacuation strategies in commercial and industrial buildings.

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High density urban living • • •

As a result of urbanization and population growth, buildings are being constructed taller than ever. Multifunctional buildings that include both residential and commercial facilities are on the rise. These type of buildings are far more vulnerable to hazards and lead to massive evacuation challenges.

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Flexible working practices • •

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Flexible working means that employees’ whereabouts are more uncertain. Hot desking, gyms and relaxation areas make employees more difficult to track, and this is often compounded by an inadequate sign in/sign out system This makes executing safe evacuation more difficult.

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Disabled people and an ageing population •

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A rapid change in the workforce demographic means employers have to adapt to an increasingly ageing workforce with decreased mobility, as well as make adjustments in the workplace for disabled employees. 80 million Europeans have disabilities, and about 47% of disabled people are employed across the EU.

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The ongoing risk of fire •

Over a third of businesses never resume operations after a major fire - losing orders, contracts, and key employees. • This results in lost jobs and services to the community.

Fire presents a substantial risk to businesses. For example, in 2012, the cost of commercial fire damage in the UK was circa £620m – equating to £1.7 million every single day.

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Non-traditional threats • • •

Power outages, terrorism and domestic extremism are a rising cause for evacuation.. These risks demand a different approach when planning for safe evacuation. High-profile terrorist attacks can shape regulation. For example, following the attacks on the Bataclan in Paris, the French government revised its evacuation guidelines..

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High-profile incidents involving mass evacuation

63-story hotel in Dubai in flames

Westfield Stratford shopping center evacuated after bomb scare

Concert goers evacuated after Bataclan attack

Ottawa Parliament shootings

Brussels Airport

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Start with three basic steps

2. The importance of reputation and

1. Identify the specific risks to consider in your building. business continuity 2. Select and design systems and solutions addressing the specific risks. 3. Regular testing and maintenance of solutions.

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Specific risk scenarios to consider

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In summary… •

The nature of risk is changing, which makes safe evacuation more challenging. • Businesses must change their mind-set when it comes to mitigating risk. They must assess and plan for the changing nature of risks. • Remember the three basic steps to protect the safety of your occupants.

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Eaton solutions Fire Detection Systems Voice Alarm Systems

Detect

Alert

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Emergency Lighting

Evacuate

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