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Emergency Muster and Roll Call

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Emergency Muster and Roll Call

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Ref: TBT-WEL-006  |  Issue: 1  |  Date: March 2026
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What?

  • A muster and roll call confirms everyone has evacuated safely during a site emergency.
  • Every person on site must know the location of their designated fire assembly point.
  • The roll call relies on accurate sign-in and sign-out records at the site access point.
  • Visitors and delivery drivers must be included in the sign-in system.
  • The site manager or fire warden conducts the roll call at the assembly point.
  • Muster drills must be carried out regularly to test the procedure.
  • The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires effective evacuation procedures.
  • Multi-contractor sites must coordinate their muster procedures to avoid confusion.
  • Assembly points must be at a safe distance from buildings and emergency access routes.
  • The roll call must be completed before emergency services enter the site.

Why?

Account for everyoneThe roll call confirms all workers are safe and identifies anyone missing.
Emergency services needFire crews need to know if anyone is inside before entering.
Legal requirementThe fire safety order requires effective evacuation and accounting procedures.
Multi-contractor riskFailure to coordinate muster can leave workers unaccounted for.
Do Don't
  • Sign in at the site access point every time you arrive on site.
  • Sign out when you leave — even for short trips to collect materials.
  • Know the location of your designated fire assembly point.
  • Go directly to the assembly point when you hear the evacuation alarm.
  • Report to the fire warden or site manager at the assembly point.
  • Wait at the assembly point until the all-clear is given.
  • Ensure visitors and delivery drivers are signed in and know the procedure.
  • Participate in muster drills seriously — treat every drill as real.
  • Report anyone missing to the person conducting the roll call.
  • Keep assembly points clear of vehicles, materials, and obstructions.
  • DON'T ignore the evacuation alarm or assume it is just a test.
  • DON'T re-enter the site to collect tools during an evacuation.
  • DON'T leave site without signing out — you will be counted as missing.
  • DON'T block or park vehicles at fire assembly points.
  • DON'T go to a different assembly point than your designated one.
  • DON'T leave the assembly point before the all-clear is given.
  • DON'T allow visitors on site without signing them in and briefing them.
  • DON'T treat muster drills as an inconvenience — they save lives.
  • DON'T sign in for someone else or allow others to sign in for you.
  • DON'T obstruct emergency access routes during an evacuation.

See also: Fire Evacuation Procedures | Emergency Plan Awareness
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