In the event of an emergency, it is imperative to have a robust plan. This is especially true for people who may have difficulty evacuating a building on their own. A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is a customised plan which outlines how a person will evacuate a building in the event of an emergency. 

PEEPs are important for several reasons. First, they can help to ensure that people who are unable to evacuate on their own are able to get to safety quickly. Second, PEEPs can help to reduce the stress and anxiety that people may feel during an emergency. Third, PEEPs can help to ensure that people are aware of the risks associated with an emergency and how to mitigate those risks. 

There are several different factors that should be considered when developing a PEEP. These factors include the person’s physical abilities, the layout of the building, and the type of emergency that is likely to occur. The PEEP should also include information about the person’s designated evacuation buddy, someone who will help the person evacuate the building in the event of an emergency. 

PEEPs should be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that they stay current. The person’s physical abilities may change over time, and the layout of the building may also change. It is vital to make sure that the PEEP reflects these changes. 

Tips for developing a PEEP: 

• Start by identifying the person’s physical abilities and limitations. This will help you to determine what the person will need assistance with during an evacuation. 

• Involve the person in the development of the PEEP. This will help to ensure that the plan is reasonable, and that the person feels comfortable with it. 
• Be specific about the person’s evacuation route. This should include the location of exits, fire alarms, and other important features in the building. 
• Identify the person’s designated evacuation buddy. This should be a person who is able to help the person evacuate the building safely. 
• Practice the PEEP regularly. This will help the person to become familiar with the plan and to feel confident in their ability to evacuate the building in an emergency. 

By following these tips, you can develop a PEEP which will help to keep a person safe in the event of an emergency. 

The iProtectU health and safety software provides: 

• An inspection and Audit App which allows for safety inspection of the workplace and associated report 
• eLearning on fire safety including evacuation 
• Scheduling functionality for managers to send eLearning, risk assessments and documents out to all staff via the software with tracks completion and compliance 
• Risk assessment templates covering fire safety and evacuation 

• Management system to document control the policy on fire safety and evacuation 
• Method Statement module for the creation of work activity working instructions 
• Legal register that provides legislation guidance on fire safety and evacuation 
• Incident investigation module that tracks incidents involving fire both with an app and via desktop 
• Hazard observation app where staff can report and record any concerns regarding fire risk and evacuation to the organisation 

• Asset management App ensuring assets are recorded in the software