Emergency Evacuation Policy Writers
What are Emergency Evacuation Policies?
Emergency evacuation policies outline how organisations plan and manage the safe evacuation of people from workplaces or sites during an emergency such as fire, gas leak or other hazardous incident.
A clear policy ensures that employees, contractors and visitors know what to do in an emergency, reducing panic and helping to protect lives. It also demonstrates compliance with legal duties under UK health and safety law.
What Do Emergency Evacuation Policies Cover?
An emergency evacuation policy typically includes:
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Identification of potential emergencies requiring evacuation (e.g. fire, chemical spill, security threats)
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Roles and responsibilities of fire wardens, marshals and managers
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Evacuation routes, signage and assembly points
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Procedures for raising alarms and alerting emergency services
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Requirements for accounting for staff, contractors and visitors once evacuated
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Arrangements for assisting disabled or vulnerable individuals during an evacuation
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Frequency of evacuation drills and staff training requirements
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Procedures for post-evacuation review and incident reporting
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Links to fire prevention, health and safety, contractor safety and business continuity policies
A clear policy helps ensure that everyone on site understands evacuation procedures and that emergency responses are coordinated and efficient.
It also supports compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which place duties on employers to protect people from harm.
By embedding strong evacuation procedures into workplace safety practices, organisations can minimise risks, save lives and demonstrate their commitment to staff and visitor wellbeing.
Policy and Procedure Services
We offer a wide-ranging selection of professionally developed workplace policies, designed to meet the practical and legal needs of your organisation. Our service gives you the flexibility to choose from standard, customised, or fully bespoke documents that align with your business goals, sector requirements, and operational style.
Policy and Procedure Development
Creation of clear, practical policies that reflect current legislation, best practice, and your organisation’s values.
Review and Gap Analysis
A thorough review of your existing policies to identify areas for improvement and ensure they remain compliant and effective.
Tailored Solutions
All documents are written in accessible language and adapted to suit your company’s size, culture, and ways of working.
Implementation Support
Guidance to help you introduce and embed policies across your organisation so they are understood and applied confidently by all staff.
We write policy and procedure documents for your company and perform business analysis services enabling you to stay efficient, compliant and improve quality. We also offer consultancy services for accreditation and bidding. Our services span all company sizes and sectors. If you have requirements that are not covered on the website, please let us know.
