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Emergency Evacuation Plan
A workplace evacuation plan template covering routes, assembly points, roll call and responsible people.
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A planning template for site emergency evacuation procedures.
About this template
The Emergency Evacuation Plan is designed to be quick to complete and easy to adapt to your own workplace. Start from the template rather than a blank page, tailor the hazards, controls and responsibilities to your site, and keep a completed copy on file as evidence that the right checks were made.
How it links to the standards
The equipment and controls this template asks you to record are governed by published standards that define what each item must withstand and how it is tested. These are the ones that apply most directly:
- EN ISO 20471 — high-visibility clothing
The full EN standards library covers every standard referenced across SafetyOrbit.
Related guidance
Filling the template in is easier when you know the reasoning behind each control. These notes cover the practical detail:
- Tips and Tricks — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
- Explosion and Fire Emergency Response Planning
- Fire Response and Emergency Planning for Hot Work
A named roll-call responsible person confirms everyone reached the assembly point.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Emergency Evacuation Plan template cover?
A workplace evacuation plan covering routes, assembly points, roll call and the people responsible for each step.
Why does an evacuation plan need a named roll-call responsible person?
Without someone specifically responsible for confirming everyone reached the assembly point, an evacuation can complete without anyone realising a person is still unaccounted for.
Should evacuation routes be tested, not just written down?
Yes, a plan that has never been practised as a drill carries real uncertainty about whether routes and assembly points actually work as intended under real conditions.
How often should the evacuation plan be reviewed?
Whenever the building layout, occupancy or hazards change, and periodically as routine practice, since an outdated plan can direct people toward a route that no longer exists or is no longer safe.