Emergency Plan Awareness

Every construction site must have an emergency plan covering fire, medical emergencies, chemical spills, and collapse.
The emergency plan must be communicated to all workers during site induction and refreshed regularly.
Assembly points must be clearly signed, accessible, and known to every person working on or visiting the site.
Fire alarm tests should be conducted weekly so workers recognise the alarm sound and know their response.
Trained first aiders and fire wardens must be present on site during all working hours.
Emergency access routes must be kept clear for ambulances, fire engines, and other emergency vehicles at all times.
A site-specific emergency contact list must be displayed in welfare areas and at the site entrance.
Muster procedures and roll call must be practised through regular drills to ensure everyone can be accounted for.
Emergency equipment including first aid kits, fire extinguishers, spill kits, and rescue gear must be maintained and checked.
In a genuine emergency, stay calm, follow the plan, and do not put yourself at additional risk trying to help.

Save lives	A well-rehearsed emergency plan ensures rapid response — minutes matter in medical emergencies and fire evacuations.
Legal requirement	CDM 2015 and the Fire Safety Order 2005 require emergency plans, trained personnel, and regular drills on every site.
Account for everyone	Muster and roll call procedures ensure no one is left behind in an evacuation — missing persons trigger immediate search and rescue.

Do

Don't

Know the emergency plan for your site including alarm sounds, routes, and assembly points.
Attend emergency drills and practice evacuating via your designated escape route.
Know the location of the nearest first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and spill kit.
Keep emergency access routes clear of vehicles, materials, and obstructions at all times.
Report to the assembly point and wait for roll call during any evacuation.
Know who the trained first aiders and fire wardens are on your shift.
Save the site emergency contact number in your mobile phone.
Report any blocked escape routes, missing equipment, or damaged signage immediately.
Follow instructions from fire wardens and emergency coordinators without question.
Stay calm in an emergency — panic causes poor decisions and additional casualties.

DON'T ignore the fire alarm — evacuate immediately every time it sounds.
DON'T skip emergency drills — they ensure you know exactly what to do when it matters.
DON'T use emergency equipment for non-emergency purposes or move it from its location.
DON'T block emergency access routes with parked vehicles, skips, or stored materials.
DON'T leave the assembly point or re-enter the site until the all-clear is given.
DON'T assume someone else will call emergency services — make the call yourself.
DON'T forget to update emergency contacts if your personal details change.
DON'T ignore damaged or missing emergency signs and equipment — report them immediately.
DON'T disregard instructions from fire wardens or emergency coordinators during a drill or incident.
DON'T attempt a rescue beyond your training — wait for trained responders to arrive.

See also: Fire Evacuation Procedures | Medical Emergency Response

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