In the workplace, mastering the fire evacuation plan and coordinating teams are essential to ensuring occupant safety and limiting the consequences of an incident. The risks associated with a poorly organised evacuation—particularly confusion at the assembly point or inadequate support for people with reduced mobility—are major concerns for businesses.
This corporate leading-and-rear-guard training prepares evacuation team members to fulfil their roles as leaders and rear guards, apply evacuation procedures, manage crowds and conduct fire evacuation drills in accordance with the Labour Code. It includes preparing the safety register, setting up the assembly point and taking into account the specific needs of people with disabilities.
Training objectives
Identify the elements of the fire evacuation plan and the associated assembly points
Understand leading and rear-guard procedures and apply them during an evacuation drill
Learn how to organise, conduct and monitor a fire evacuation drill in compliance with regulatory requirements
Establish communication with emergency services and ensure follow-up of evacuees
Who this training is for
Employees designated as evacuation team members
Managers of industrial sites or office buildings
Operational department managers
Members of the Health, Safety and Working Conditions Committee (CHSCT)
Training schedule
Duration: 1 day
Introduction
Elements of the fire evacuation plan and assembly points
Specific hazards and risks associated with evacuation
Operational proficiency: before the evacuation
Operational proficiency: during the evacuation (leading and rear guard)
Operational proficiency: after the evacuation and follow-up of evacuees
Roles and responsibilities of evacuation team members
Case study: organising, conducting and monitoring an evacuation drill
Performance indicators
Teaching methods
Interactive presentations
Practical case studies
Benchmarking
Discussions and experience sharing
Quizzes and assessments
Benefits
What this training brings to your organisation
Reducing the risk of accidents and injuries during an emergency evacuation
Improving employee safety and health through coordinated support for individuals
Compliance with legal obligations and standards relating to evacuation plans and team member training
Strengthening the safety culture by integrating evacuation team roles into internal procedures
Optimising business continuity through effective evacuation management and post-evacuation follow-up
