Emergency
Emergency Response Plan
Every workplace is legally required to have an emergency plan under the OHS Act. This template provides a complete, site-specific emergency response plan that is practical, visually clear, and audit-ready.
Covers six emergency scenarios with step-by-step response action cards, an emergency contact matrix, evacuation routes and assembly point mapping, communication tree, and a mandatory drill record log. Annual review and update schedule included. Designed to be understood and used by all staff, including first-time readers in an actual emergency.
What’s included
- Emergency contact matrix (primary & escalation)
- Evacuation routes & assembly point register
- 6 emergency scenario response action cards
- Fire, medical, chemical spill, structural, security, power
- Communication tree with media/authority contacts
- First aider & fire warden register
- Emergency drill record & debrief log
How to use this template
- 1Download the PDF / DOCX file and open it in your preferred editor.
- 2Replace the [bracketed] placeholders with your site, company, and project details.
- 3Work through each section against your operation and the legislation referenced below.
- 4Have it reviewed and signed off by your SHE representative or responsible person before use on site.
Legislation & standards
This template is structured to support compliance with:
OHS Act 85 of 1993Environmental Regulations for WorkplacesNational Veld and Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998
Always confirm the current legal requirements applicable to your specific operation and jurisdiction.
Who this is for
SHE ManagersFacility ManagersOperations DirectorsAll Site Personnel