Get your business ready

You will need to put together a Workplace Emergency Plan with your staff. Here are measures that you and other employees can take to reduce the impact of a disaster on your business.

• Get your staff ready. Ensure every member of staff has these items: walking shoes, waterproof jacket, torch, snack food and water by their desks
• Businesses have an OSH and Fire Regulations obligation to be prepared for an emergency. This will help you identify potential hazards and plan for your staff during and after an emergency
• Get involved in business continuity and emergency plans at industry level. Your plans should cover these areas:
  • How to protect your business assets: staff, equipment, facilities, IT systems, reputation, market share, liquidity, etc
  • How to protect external service, particularly in support of Civil Defence Emergency Management critical activities, such as emergency services and medical facilities
  • Forecasting and prioritising external demand for your services before an emergency occurs
  • Cooperative planning with those you depend on so that responsibilities and roles are clearly understood

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