Team Safety & Accountability
Know your team is safe when minutes matter.
When an emergency hits, your first job is people — not paperwork. This checklist gives owners and
managers a clear set of actions to keep staff safe and accounted for, even under stress.
We’ve created a free Staff Safety Checklist to help you get started!
When an emergency hits, your first job is people — not paperwork. This checklist gives owners and managers a clear set of actions to keep staff safe and accounted for, even under stress.
It breaks down the first 15 minutes into
5 manageable steps:
Confirm no one is in immediate danger. Address injuries, hazards, or unsafe areas first.
1) Check Immediate Safety:
Decide fast: do you stay put or get out? Includes quick decision triggers for fire, tornado, active threats, and gas leaks.
2) Shelter or Evacuate
Headcount your team. Includes a fill-in roster with checkboxes for "Safe," "Missing," "With Help," and "Off-Site."
3) Account for Everyone
Note medical issues, family notifications, or staff who need extra assistance.
4) Address Urgent Needs
When your team knows the safety plan and their role in it, everyone can act fast and stay accountable during a crisis.