Evacuation and Fire exercise: More than just a chore

An alarm sounds, interrupts the concentrated working atmosphere and everyone knows: It's that time again. Fire exercise. For many, it feels like an unnecessary disturbance of everyday life. But these few minutes can make the decisive difference between chaos and orderly rescue, between property damage and human tragedy.

So why are regular evacuation and fire drills not only required by law, but a fundamental building block of every functioning safety culture?

Routine creates peace in chaos

Know escape routes, save lives

Uncovering weak points before it's too late

Rechtliche Sicherheit für Arbeitgeber

Carrying out regular evacuation exercises is not only a good idea, but also a legal obligation. The technical rules for workplaces (e.g. ASR A2.3 "Fluchtwege und Notausgänge") Explicitly demand this.

Through the proper implementation and documentation of these exercises, employers fulfill their duty of care. They not only minimize the risk for their employees, but also their own liability risk in the event of damage.

Conclusion: An investment that always pays off

A fire exercise is not a disturbance. It is one of the most important investments in the safety of your employees and your company. It creates certainty of action, checks the effectiveness of your emergency plan and uncovers life-threatening deficiencies.

Are you planning your next evacuation exercise? A professionally planned and evaluated exercise brings the greatest learning effect.