Hi I certainly differ with Rajesh on this.
We have proper norms on this and we have designated martials on every floor. It is his responsibility to ensure all persons including disabled are safely evacuated. There is a head count taken and all folks of a section have to assemble in a designated area. There is a review at the end of each such drill and any shortcomings observed are highlighted. I have seen many such drills in this long career and at no time I was left out. I do recall at Hyderabad, where we both worked, he was not left out. If it has happened at Nagpur he should insist things are put in order rather being complicent. It is just important we too cooperate and don't seek any exemption on the plea of disability. It sends a wrong message. Ven, it does not matter what floor you are on, you have to take the staircase and the cane should get you safely down. It does not matter if it is a drill or even if you happen to get a wind of it, we must participate in it with all seriousness. Many blind persons got safely evacuated in twin towers on 9 11. Harish Kotian -----Original Message----- From: Asudani, Rajesh [mailto:rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in] Sent: 20 January 2012 13:55 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] About the fire drill Well, if it is a drill only, Probably I would do nothing!!! Smile... But, escapes without railings? Building should not be permitted to violate such basic safety norms. And, yes, I have been left to my own devices during such drills in office. So, pull up the security officer for not ensuring your safe exit.... as UNCRPD and law mandate assistance in cases of emergencies. Ultimately nothing would come out of such exercises and when there is actual fire, the process of a blind persons safe survival would ultimately depend on random help and pro activity. -----Original Message----- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Phen Varghese Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 1:36 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Cc: l...@voicevision.in; keralavis...@googlegroups.com; rcgs...@googlegroups.com Subject: [AI] About the fire drill Dear all, How are you? I wanted to ask a question. That is when you are working in your office and when the fire drills while you are eating your food then What will you do? What are the steps that we can take? For example/ In my office the Cafeteria is on the 9th floor. I have to get out of the building. What can I do? You may say to use the steps but if the steps wont have railing then What will you do? 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