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Emergencies and natural disasters don’t give you a heads-up. While you can’t predict when a big shake or a fire will happen, you can absolutely make sure your business is ready for it. Having an emergency plan isn’t just good practice, it’s a legal health and safety requirement. Operating without one is a massive risk for your business and your mates on-site.

Ask yourself: do you and your team actually know what to do if things go pear-shaped during an emergency?

What your plan needs to cover

Keep it straightforward. Your plan should clearly show:

• The plan: Emergency procedures for fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other hazards.
• The go-to people: Designated assembly points, wardens, and first aiders.
• Who’s who: Up-to-date contact details for staff, suppliers, and clients.
• A plan B: What to do if you’re completely locked out of your site or office.

How to build it 

When you’re putting your plan together, you don’t need to overthink it. Just look at the facts of your specific setup:

• How big is your workplace and where is it located?
• How many workers are on-site on any given day?
• What kind of work are you doing and gear are you using, and what are the actual workplace hazards?
• What are the most likely emergency situations you could face right there?

Test it and keep it fresh

A plan is only useful if it actually works. You should review and update yours whenever things change, like work activities, move sites, welcome new crew members, or spot new risks.

Put it to the test: Testing doesn’t need to be a massive mission. Pick a scenario (like a fire), run a mock drill, and see how everyone goes. Afterwards, grab the crew, ask what worked and what didn’t, and use that feedback to sharpen the plan.

Get your workers involved in the planning. Everyone on-site needs to know exactly who is making the calls in an emergency, and what their own job is to keep themselves and their mates safe.

Gear up: First aid and fire extinguishers

Having the right emergency gear on hand saves lives and stops property damage in its tracks.

We’ve made this part easy. You can sort your safety on the go with a HazardCo Emergency Box. It’s designed to fit right in your work vehicle or can be fixed to the wall at your site or shed.It keeps your essential emergency  gear right at your fingertips:

• First aid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Air horn
• Your emergency plan template

Want to grab one? Give us a buzz on 0800 555 339 or drop us a line at info@hazardco.com and we’ll get you sorted.