In an emergency, every second counts. They should learn the location of all emergency exits. They should learn the location of all medical, fire, and emergency equipment. If another employee is injured, they should be informed that they should go to get help. They should be told not to block the access required by fire or emergency equipment with office equipment, boxes or other materials.
Some jobs fail to allow for the physical limits of the individual who performs that job.
Poorly designed workstations, for example, require employees to work in ways that may cause excessive physical stress and strain. Walk, lift, or carry boxes or other loads over long distances. Bend hands or wrists painfully to use work tools, such as keyboards. Squint to read fine or electronic print. Work requirements like these take their toll on employees.