Fire
Drills allow employees to practice exiting the workplace in the event of an emergency. A practiced exit plan will allow everyone to respond quickly, calmly, and safely in the event of a real emergency. Periodic
Fire Drills may also be necessary as a part of your insurance coverage.
Fire Drill Objectives The main objective of your
Fire drill should be to get everyone out efficiently and safely in the event of an emergency but, as a part of that, your objectives should include: - Giving employees an opportunity to practice emergency procedures in a simulated environment - Assessing whether employees can carry out assigned emergency duties - Understanding whether the evacuation procedures were effective - Considering any changes or adjustments to improve performance - Complying with any
Fire code or insurance requirements
Fire Drill Frequency How often you hold
Fire Drills should be determined by your local
Fire code and your workplace
Fire hazards. If your workplace presents serious
Fire hazards (eg. flammable materials) or complex exit procedures,
Fire Drills should be conducted more frequently. For these types of workplaces,
Fire Drills scheduled every three months may be appropriate, whereas other workplaces may only need
Drills every six months.
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