Assembly and Roll Call in Case of Fire

It is vital that all visitors, contractors, employees and members of the public who visit the work premises have been accounted for in the event of an emergency such as a fire. Employers should also ensure that employees know what actions they need to take.

Roll Call

Many organisations choose to maintain a list of all employees so that the fire warden can conduct a roll call to ensure that all persons are safely evacuated from a building in the event of an emergency. In larger organisations it may be necessary for each department manager to maintain a list of employees.

Many electronic access control systems also have a facility to keep a record of who is present within a building and offer a roll call feature where a muster report can be generated instantly during an emergency.

Visitors to your site should be requested to sign in and out when entering and leaving the premises. Visitors and contractors should also be briefed on the emergency arrangements and what action they need to take in the event of an emergency.