Emergency Plan

Once you have carried out a detailed fire risk assessment you must provide a written emergency plan. This will be specific to the workplace and will detail the pre-planned procedures in place for use in the event of a fire.

This must include the following features:

• action on discovering a fire
• warning if there is a fire
• calling the fire brigade
• evacuation of the workplace including those particularly at risk
• power/process isolation
• places of assembly and roll call
• liaison with emergency services
• identification of key escape routes
• the firefighting equipment provided
• specific responsibilities in the event of a fire and
• training required.

Remember to test your emergency plan by practising it with your employees, and if necessary discuss it with your local emergency services.