Guide & Checklist
Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Use this checklist to review whether emergency arrangements are practical, resourced and capable of supporting an effective response before an incident occurs.
People & Roles
Emergency roles and responsibilities are assigned and understood.
Competent personnel are available for expected response functions.
Escalation and incident-command arrangements are defined.
External emergency services and specialist responders are identified.
Resources & Controls
Emergency equipment and PPE are suitable, maintained and accessible.
Emergency communication methods are available and tested.
Evacuation, isolation and exclusion-zone arrangements are defined.
Hazard-specific information such as SDS, site plans or shutdown instructions is accessible.
Exercises & Readiness
Exercises test realistic tactical and strategic decisions.
Participants include the personnel expected to respond in real conditions.
Exercises test notification, coordination, casualty management and handover.
Performance is evaluated against clear objectives and criteria.
Learning & Improvement
Exercise observations and gaps are documented.
Corrective actions have owners and target dates.
Effectiveness of actions is checked.
Procedures and training are updated after material incidents, exercises or operational changes.
Use note: This checklist is a practical starting point and should be adapted to your organisation's scope, risks, legal obligations, management-system requirements and internal procedures.