Evacuation Procedures
Purpose
Safety of all personnel on construction sites, visitors, contractors, and the public is our highest priority. In the event of an emergency, a clear, well-practiced evacuation procedure saves lives and prevents chaos.
Scope
Ye procedures sab construction site staff, contractors, sub‑contractors, site visitors, aur site management pe lagu hoti hain.
Types of Emergencies Covered
Fire incidents
Explosions
Chemical spills / hazardous material leaks
Natural disasters (earthquakes, flooding)
Structural failures (façade collapse, scaffolding failure etc.)
Any other event which threatens life or safety
Roles & Responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Site Manager / Safety Officer | Emergency plan banana, staff ko train karna, evacuation drills karwana, ensure karna ki escape routes aur assembly points clear ho. |
| Supervisors / Foremen | Workers ko inform karna, head counts lena, ensure karna ki sab safe exit route follow kar rahe hain. |
| Workers / Staff | Evacuation instructions sunna & follow karna; panic se bachna; apni zone ke muster point pe jaakar wait karna. |
| Visitors / Contractors | Site induction ke waqt emergency procedure inform hona; emergency signal pe di gai instructions follow karna. |
Emergency Alarm & Communication
Jaldi se alarm system ka use karo — siren, bell, public address system etc.
Clear instructions broadcast karo (agar possible ho).
Emergency contact numbers listed ho site office, safety officer, emergency services ke saath.
Backup communication methods ho — walkie‑talkies, mobile phones etc.
Evacuation Routes & Muster / Assembly Points
Sab exit routes clearly signposted aur unobstructed hone chahiye.
Maps display karo site per jahan evacuation routes aur assembly points visible hon.
Assembly points chune jahan safe ho aur accessible ho — site se door, par nazdeek.
Muster points per staff list check karo (roll call) ensure karne ke liye ki sab safe hain.
Evacuation Procedure (Step by Step)
Alarm/Signal: Jab emergency ho, sab ko alert karo.
Stop Work: Sab kaam turant rok do.
Leave Tools & Equipment: Heavy tools ya dangerous materials ko safe mode mein chodo agar time mile.
Follow Exit Route: Sab predetermined nearest safe exit se bahar niklo.
Assist Others: Agar koi infirm ya injured ho, madad karo agar safe ho.
Go to Muster Point: Sab log assembly point pe jaayein.
Head Count / Roll Call: Supervisors ya muster point stewards check karenge.
Wait for Instructions: Sirf jab safety officer ya emergency services bolen, tab wapas site pe aana.
Training & Drills
Regular evacuation drills schedule karo (har 3‑6 mahine mein).
Sab staff drills mein participate karein — visitors aur contractors bhi.
Drill ke baad feedback lein — jo problems ayein unko record karo aur improvements implement karo.
Safety Equipment & Maintenance
Exit signs aur emergency lights functioning hone chahiye.
Fire extinguishers, first aid kits sab accessible ho aur regular inspection ho rahi ho.
Escape routes ko block na hone do — debris ya material stacking se clear raho.
Review & Continuous Improvement
Har emergency ya drill ke baad evaluation karo.
Teams se feedback do, observations note karo.
Procedures update karo agar koi risk ya gap milti ho.
Site conditions change ho toh evacuation plan bhi accordingly revise karo.
