Emergency Action Plan Checklist
Emergency Action Plan Checklist
Quick Summary
An emergency action plan checklist helps construction companies prepare for unexpected incidents such as medical emergencies, fires, severe weather, utility strikes, equipment accidents, and site evacuations. Having a clear plan improves communication, reduces confusion, and helps crews respond quickly when emergencies occur. This checklist is designed for subcontractors, foremen, project managers, safety coordinators, and business owners.
When to Use This Checklist
- Before starting a new project.
- During jobsite safety planning meetings.
- When project conditions change significantly.
- After an emergency event or near miss.
- During periodic safety program reviews.
- When onboarding new employees or subcontractors.
Before You Start
- Identify potential emergency situations for the project.
- Review site-specific hazards and access limitations.
- Gather emergency contact information.
- Identify designated assembly and evacuation areas.
- Assign emergency response responsibilities.
- Review customer or general contractor emergency procedures.
Safety Checks
- Emergency exits and access routes are clearly identified.
- Emergency contact information is posted and accessible.
- First aid kits are available and stocked.
- Fire extinguishers are accessible and inspected.
- Workers know how to report emergencies.
- Communication devices are available and functioning.
- Assembly areas are free from hazards and obstructions.
- Emergency vehicle access remains clear.
Tools, Equipment, and Materials
- Emergency contact list.
- Site map showing exits and assembly points.
- First aid kits and emergency medical supplies.
- Fire extinguishers and fire response equipment.
- Cell phones, radios, or communication devices.
- Emergency action plan documents and training records.
Emergency Action Plan Checklist
- Identify foreseeable emergency situations for the project.
- Document emergency reporting procedures.
- Create and distribute emergency contact lists.
- Establish primary and alternate evacuation routes.
- Designate assembly and accountability locations.
- Assign emergency leadership and communication roles.
- Review procedures for medical emergencies.
- Review procedures for fire emergencies.
- Review procedures for severe weather events.
- Review procedures for utility strikes or service interruptions.
- Verify emergency access routes for responders.
- Train crew members on emergency procedures.
- Conduct emergency drills or procedure reviews.
- Post emergency information in visible locations.
- Review and update the plan when site conditions change.
Documentation Needed
- Written emergency action plan.
- Emergency contact information.
- Site maps and evacuation route information.
- Training and safety meeting records.
- Emergency drill records and notes.
- Incident reports and corrective action records.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Creating a plan but never reviewing it with crews.
- Failing to update emergency contacts.
- Not accounting for changing jobsite conditions.
- Assuming workers know evacuation procedures without training.
- Blocking emergency exits or responder access routes.
- Waiting until an incident occurs to identify responsibilities.
End-of-Day / Final Review
- Emergency contacts are current and accessible.
- Emergency equipment remains available and functional.
- Emergency routes and assembly areas remain accessible.
- Crew members understand emergency reporting procedures.
- The emergency action plan reflects current site conditions.
Checklist Completion
Project / Job Name
Jobsite / Location
Completed By
Role / Title
Completed Date
Completed Time
Signature
Reviewed / Approved By, if needed
Notes / Follow-Up Items
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