Evacuation planning
Evacuation of rooms and buildings can quickly become chaotic if it is not well organized. Adequate preparations must therefore be made for the evacuation of a facility or parts of a facility.
Evacuation planning: The most important things in a nutshell
- Evacuation planning deals with extensive preparation for emergencies and crises.
- The goal is to survive them as unscathed as possible.
Why is evacuation planning needed?
Whoever creates an evacuation concept must also train and practice it regularly. All managers and employees should know what to do in an emergency and how to behave in the specific situation.
In addition, the existing concepts must be checked for their practical suitability (e.g., with an applied exercise in the company).
What does evacuation planning consist of?
- Preparation
- Training of employees
- Execution of the evacuation exercise
- Evaluation of the results in a report
Who needs to deal with it?
In addition to those responsible for fire protection, the entire management level is required to deal with this issue. Everyone should know how to behave in an emergency.
How does SBIS support?
Preparation
Collection of operational data such as building plans, escape and rescue route plans and technical requirements of emergency organization. Interview and plant tour with responsible persons to collect important operational information.
Data evaluation
Preparation of an evacuation concept including training documents (possibly involving other partners such as fire department etc.).
Training of evacuation organization, cadre, employees
Map the procedures and responsibilities during an evacuation measure.
Implementation of the evacuation exercise
Clearing the plant or parts of the building is practiced in a practical way using a staged example.
Evaluation of the evacuation exercise
- Discussion and logging of the action day
- Suggestions for improvement measures