Emergency Readiness Assessment

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Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Email* This field is required.

example@example.com

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Phone Number* This field is required.

Please enter a valid phone number.

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What type of workplace environment are we assessing?

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State

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Company Name

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Number of Employees

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How prepared is your organization to respond when a real emergency occurs?

This structured assessment is designed to help safety and EHS leaders quickly evaluate the actual readiness of their workplace to respond to critical incidents—including medical emergencies, fire events, hazardous material exposures, severe weather, and acts of workplace violence.

The 20-question framework examines the key elements that determine whether an organization can respond effectively, confidently, and compliantly, including:

Emergency Action Planning and Governance
Employee training and Emergency Response Teams (ERT)
Medical and injury response capability
Fire and environmental hazard preparedness
Active threat awareness and procedures
Emergency communication and notification systems
Incident review, recovery, and continuous improvement

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Response Scale

(Standardized for All Questions)

Using the response scale, you will rate the current level of implementation within your organization. The results generate a readiness profile that highlights strengths, identifies vulnerabilities, and reveals opportunities to strengthen response capability before an incident occurs.

Score	Response Option	Meaning
0	Not in Place	No program or capability
1	Informal/Ad Hoc	inconsistent or undocumented
2	Partially Implemented	Some elements are in place
3	Implemented	Meets minimum requirements
4	Fully Implemented & Tested	Documented, trained, exercised

For many organizations, this assessment provides a valuable reality check between written plans and real-world readiness—helping safety leaders prioritize improvements that protect employees, reduce liability exposure, and strengthen operational resilience.

Completion typically takes 5–7 minutes and provides meaningful insight into your organization’s emergency response maturity.

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Q1. Does the organization maintain a written Emergency Action Plan (EAP) covering fire, medical, severe weather, hazardous materials, and active violence?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q2. Is there a designated Emergency Response Team (ERT) with defined roles, a chain of command, and authority?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q3. Are emergency plans reviewed and updated at least annually or after incidents?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q4. Are all employees trained on evacuation, shelter-in-place, lockdown, and reporting procedures?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q5. Are ERT members certified in CPR/AED, First Aid, fire response, and incident management?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q6. Are emergency drills or tabletop exercises conducted at least annually?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q7. Are AEDs and first aid kits accessible, inspected monthly, and documented?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q8. Is there a defined Emergency Medical Services activation and medical incident reporting process?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q9. Are fire detection and suppression systems inspected and compliant?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q10. Are hazardous materials identified and spill response procedures trained (if applicable)?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q11. Are environmental threats (weather, flooding, heat, air quality) assessed and mitigated?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q12. Are exit routes clearly marked, illuminated, and unobstructed?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q13. Is there redundancy for critical utilities (power, communications, operations)?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q14. Is there a documented active threat/active shooter response plan?* This field is required.0 = Not in place, 1=Informal, 2=Partially implemented, 3=Implemented, 4 = Fully implement & tested

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Q15. Are employees trained in Run-Hide-Fight or Avoid-Deny-Defend?* This field is required.0 = Not in place, 1=Informal, 2=Partially implemented, 3=Implemented, 4 = Fully implement & tested

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Q16. Is there a threat reporting and access control system in place?* This field is required.0 = Not in place, 1=Informal, 2=Partially implemented, 3=Implemented, 4 = Fully implement & tested

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Q17. Are emergency notification systems tested and functional?* This field is required.0 = Not in place, 1=Informal, 2=Partially implemented, 3=Implemented, 4 = Fully implement & tested

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Q18. Is coordination established with local fire, police, EMS, or CERT?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q19. Is there a documented business continuity and recovery plan?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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Q20. Are incidents and drills reviewed with corrective actions documented?* This field is required.0= Not in place, 1= Informal, 2= Partially implemented, 3= Implemented, 4= Fully implement & tested

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You’re about to complete an important step in evaluating your organization’s emergency response readiness.

This assessment is designed to provide a high-level view of your current capabilities—but in many cases, it also reveals gaps between documented procedures and real-world response readiness.

Organizations that take the next step often uncover:

Critical vulnerabilities that were previously overlooked
Opportunities to strengthen response time and coordination
Areas of potential regulatory and liability exposure
Practical improvements that significantly increase workforce safety

Your responses will be used to generate a readiness profile and benchmark score, helping you better understand where your organization stands today.

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Final Note

Emergency preparedness is not just about having a plan—it’s about ensuring your team is ready, capable, and confident to act when it matters most.

Click SUBMIT to generate your readiness results!