Checklist · Site Safety & Administration
Emergency Evacuation Drill Record
Record of an emergency evacuation drill for a workplace or construction site, capturing the scenario, alarm, evacuation time, headcount, warden performance and issues to fix. Supports testing of the emergency plan required by the WHS Regulations.
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| DRILL DETAILS | ||
| Date of Drill | ||
| Site / Building | ||
| Time Alarm Raised | ||
| Drill Type (announced / unannounced) | ||
| Scenario (e.g. fire, gas leak, structural collapse) | ||
| Drill Coordinator / Chief Warden | ||
| ALARM & COMMUNICATION | ||
| Alarm / siren heard in all areas (including noisy and remote areas) | Pass | Fail |
| Workers recognised the alarm and began evacuating promptly | Pass | Fail |
| Two-way radios / PA used effectively by wardens | Pass | Fail |
| EVACUATION | ||
| Workers used the nearest safe exit route | Pass | Fail |
| Exits and routes clear of obstructions | Pass | Fail |
| Plant shut down and left safe | Pass | Fail |
| Workers did not stop to collect belongings | Pass | Fail |
| Visitors and contractors escorted to assembly area | Pass | Fail |
| Persons needing assistance evacuated per their plan | Pass | Fail |
| ASSEMBLY & HEADCOUNT | ||
| Assembly area signed and in a safe location | Pass | Fail |
| Sign-in register / roll used for headcount | Pass | Fail |
| Number of people on site | ||
| Number accounted for at assembly area | ||
| Time all persons accounted for | ||
| Total evacuation time (minutes) | ||
| WARDENS | ||
| Area wardens checked their areas and reported to chief warden | Pass | Fail |
| Wardens identifiable (helmets / vests) | Pass | Fail |
| Emergency services liaison point identified | Yes | No |
| OBSERVATIONS | ||
| What worked well | ||
| Issues identified | ||
| ACTIONS | ||
| Corrective actions (including updates to the emergency plan) | ||
| Person responsible | ||
| Action Due Date | ||
| Next Drill Due | ||
| SIGN-OFF | ||
| Chief Warden / Coordinator Signature | ||
| Site Manager Signature | ||