When an emergency happens at your facility, the first decision to make is whether to evacuate or take shelter. If ordered to shelter it is important to have sufficient supplies and equipment on-hand to support the needs of staff and visitors for periods ranging from several hours to several days. Use this checklist to determine if you have the necessary material on hand.
Periodically, facilities should undergo a safety inspection. The frequency is up to the organization although sometimes there are regulations and local ordinances that mandate how often these inspections must occur. Regardless of the frequency use this checklist to help ensure a comprehensive review. Modify as needed to reflect the individual character of your organization and workplace. Indicate if conditions are satisfactory or not.
When planning your evacuation routes to outside assembly areas and shelters, consider the following
Proper emergency signage helps everyone in the building find a safe path to the nearest exit or shelter area. In some cases, zoning codes may require the signs be illuminated and have battery backup to ensure continuous operation during a power outage. Check with your fire department if you are unsure of local regulations.
In an emergency, being able to deliver a message quickly and clearly to your staff and visitors can prevent injuries and save lives. Use the following checklist to evaluate and improve your onsite notification system.
In an emergency, being able to deliver a message quickly and clearly to your staff and visitors can prevent injuries and save lives. Use the following checklist to evaluate and improve your onsite notification system.
A disorganized evacuation can result in confusion, injury and property damage. Use the following checklist to help evaluate your next evacuation or shelter exercise
Getting to know your local first responders before an emergency happens is a best practice. Use the following checklist to help plan your interaction with them.
A disorganized evacuation can result in confusion, injury and property damage. Use the following checklist to help evaluate your next evacuation or shelter exercise.
One of the best ways to evaluate the effectiveness of your Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is by conducting an exercise which puts all or parts of the plan into action and evaluates the response. Following this checklist will help you create a successful exercise.
