Disabled Employees, Visitors, and Others 

An evacuation plan should address procedures for assisting people with disabilities, employees who do not speak English, and visitors.

Helping Disabled Employees Evacuate

If an employee has identified himself or herself as an individual with a disability and requested assistance in advance, then prior to and during an emergency, ensure that a designated manager is responsible for working with the employee to understand exactly what kind of assistance is required and ensure that such assistance is deployed during an emergency.

To help disabled employees evacuate, employers should: