Creating an Emergency Response Plan

Use our free template below to create an emergency response plan for your site.

Keep a list of:

• your emergency equipment (such as extinguishers, fire blankets and when they were last tested) and where they are located
• what’s in your Civil Defence kit
• people who have specific skills and responsibilities in an emergency and their contact details
• fire wardens and the date they were trained
• emergency contacts, including useful services such as the doctor/medical centre, hospital, poison centre, local council, pollution hotline, neighbours, insurer, plumber and electrician.

Make sure everyone on the team:

• knows where the evacuation point is – and ensure it’s in a safe place, away from obvious fire, earthquake or flooding hazards
• is aware of what the emergency procedures are – remind them at Toolbox Talks or pre-start meetings
• has emergency supplies if possible – like a “go bag” filled with water, food, a first aid kit and other emergency needs
• takes part in regular trials of your emergency plan and procedures to make sure they're effective and everyone knows what to do
• is trained in the safe control of the chemicals you have onsite, and any emergency procedures associated with their use.

Use our free template to put together an emergency response plan for each work site.

Emergency response plan template – PDF

Emergency response plan template – Word

This template is also part of our Site-Specific Safety Plans.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Hazardous substances guide
• Notifiable events
• PPE guide
• Risk management 101