Summary
In short
- An exit route inspection is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks exits, routes and signs are clear, lit and unlocked. It is built against OSHA 1910.36, NFPA 101 and forms part of the Workplace Inspection programme.
- Run weekly. Carried out by the area supervisor.
- The template holds 41 fields across 5 sections, with routes repeating for each entry.
- Scoring is pass or fail with knockout items, where high is good.
- OSHA 1910.36 is exit routes. Design, capacity, marking and maintenance of means of egress.
- It connects to the rest of the library: feeds CAPA.
What it is
What it is
What is an exit route inspection?
An exit route inspection is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks exits, routes and signs are clear, lit and unlocked. It is built against OSHA 1910.36, NFPA 101 and forms part of the Workplace Inspection programme.
When is an exit route inspection completed?
An exit route inspection is completed on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Run weekly.
When to use it
When to use it, and when not to
This inspection is one step in a larger programme. Using it for work that belongs to a neighbouring template produces records that are hard to report on later.
Use it for
- The event or activity this inspection covers has occurred, or is about to
- A new record is needed; each one gets its own ID in the form INSP-2026-000
- You are running the Workplace Inspection programme and this is one of its steps
- A linked record needs this one to exist: feeds capa
Not for
- General Workplace Inspection, which a broad walk through of an area covering the common hazards.
- Housekeeping Inspection, which checks that walkways, work areas and storage are clear, clean and in order.
- PPE Compliance Inspection, which checks that the right protective equipment is available, in good condition and being worn.
- Anything outside KnowSafe, which belongs in the workspace that owns that process
Standards
What it is built against
OSHA 1910.36Exit routes
Design, capacity, marking and maintenance of means of egress.
OSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration
The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
NFPANational Fire Protection Association
Fire and electrical safety codes. NFPA 70E covers arc flash, NFPA 25 water based fire protection.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the exit route inspection template based on?+
It is built against OSHA 1910.36, NFPA 101. OSHA 1910.36 is exit routes. Design, capacity, marking and maintenance of means of egress. OSHA is occupational Safety and Health Administration. The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
What sections does the exit route inspection contain?+
There are 5 sections: header, routes, immediate response, related records, result. Together they hold 41 fields, 27 of which are required.
How often is an exit route inspection raised?+
A new record is raised on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Each one is given an ID in the form INSP-2026-000, so it can be traced and referenced from other records.
Which programme does the exit route inspection belong to?+
It is part of Workplace Inspection. Findings graded and owned, with repeat findings visible across rounds.
How is an exit route inspection scored?+
Scoring is pass or fail with knockout items. High is good. Scores exist to make the form tell you something, not to produce a percentage for its own sake.
Can the exit route inspection template be changed?+
Yes. Every field, option, score and conditional rule is editable, and the links to other templates come with it. Most teams install it as it is, run it for a cycle, then adjust.
The agents
What the agents do with it
The form is the easy part. Keeping it current, routing it to the right owner and holding the evidence together is the work that actually slips.
Holds the exit route inspection library against your registers, routes each record to its owner, and keeps the evidence trail together.
Coordinates the crew, rolls completion and exceptions into one view, and holds every write for your approval before it touches a record.
This template lives in KnowSafe — safety and compliance. Incidents, hazards, permits, inspections and the critical controls behind them.
Meet KnowSafe→Sources
Sources
- OSHA 1910.36 — Exit routes
- OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- NFPA — National Fire Protection Association