Some time back we conducted an evacuation drill in our office. The safety squad members were briefed about their duties in advance but were not told as to when the drill would be held. A checklist was made for the observer (a senior officer) who would make a note of all the activities taking place. His feedback would prove to be invaluable for further improvements in the conduct of such drills. The said drill went off very well. The list which is attached herewith is not made in any particular sequence and is not exhaustive. Suggestions for improvements are, as usual, very welcome.
POINTS TO CHECK DURING EVACUATION DRILL
1. Was the announcement for evacuation audible at all floors and understood by all members of the staff.
2. Type of evacuation ordered – either partial or full.
3. Were escape routes marked properly.
4. Were all the lifts grounded or not.
5. How long did it take for the evacuation to complete.
6. Was the evacuation carried out in an orderly manner – no panic or running.
7. Did the floor marshals and deputy floor marshals carry out their duties properly.
8. Were all the safety squad members aware of their duties and responsibilities.
9. Did the floor marshals and deputy floor marshals guide members of the staff from their respective floors.
10. How long did it take to establish the control room.
11. Did the rescue and search party search the toilets, book room, lift lobbies and disused spaces for anyone left behind.
12. Were handicapped personnel helped by the search and rescue party in the evacuation or not.
13. Were the floor marshals last to vacate their respective floors after ensuring total evacuation.
14.Evacuation through the staircases should be in an orderly manner and in two lines – was this aspect taken care of ?
15. All occupants should go down once the order to evacuate is given – did anyone go up ?
16. Was the assembly area known to the occupants.
17.Was the assembly area clearly marked.
18.Did the BMO and his team set up a medical aid point.
19.Did the Estate Dept officials perform their duties as given in the Disaster Management Plan.
20. Was a head count taken after everyone had gathered in the assembly area.
21. Was anyone seen going back inside the building after the evacuation was completed.
22. Were visitors (if any) briefed about what to do by the Security staff.
23. Was there any running, pushing, overtaking or shouting during evacuation.
24. Was anyone left behind in the building after the evacuation was completed.
25. Were the members of staff debriefed after the evacuation drill was successfully completed.
26. Were the neighbouring organizations, Police and Fire Brigade informed about the evacuation drill.
1. Was the announcement for evacuation audible at all floors and understood by all members of the staff.
2. Type of evacuation ordered – either partial or full.
3. Were escape routes marked properly.
4. Were all the lifts grounded or not.
5. How long did it take for the evacuation to complete.
6. Was the evacuation carried out in an orderly manner – no panic or running.
7. Did the floor marshals and deputy floor marshals carry out their duties properly.
8. Were all the safety squad members aware of their duties and responsibilities.
9. Did the floor marshals and deputy floor marshals guide members of the staff from their respective floors.
10. How long did it take to establish the control room.
11. Did the rescue and search party search the toilets, book room, lift lobbies and disused spaces for anyone left behind.
12. Were handicapped personnel helped by the search and rescue party in the evacuation or not.
13. Were the floor marshals last to vacate their respective floors after ensuring total evacuation.
14.Evacuation through the staircases should be in an orderly manner and in two lines – was this aspect taken care of ?
15. All occupants should go down once the order to evacuate is given – did anyone go up ?
16. Was the assembly area known to the occupants.
17.Was the assembly area clearly marked.
18.Did the BMO and his team set up a medical aid point.
19.Did the Estate Dept officials perform their duties as given in the Disaster Management Plan.
20. Was a head count taken after everyone had gathered in the assembly area.
21. Was anyone seen going back inside the building after the evacuation was completed.
22. Were visitors (if any) briefed about what to do by the Security staff.
23. Was there any running, pushing, overtaking or shouting during evacuation.
24. Was anyone left behind in the building after the evacuation was completed.
25. Were the members of staff debriefed after the evacuation drill was successfully completed.
26. Were the neighbouring organizations, Police and Fire Brigade informed about the evacuation drill.
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