School Safety Tools
Checklist
Preparing for an evacuation drill, step by step
A practical checklist for safety officers covering before, during and after the drill, with a log to record times and observations.
Built on national regulatory requirements and reviewed by safety experts Download the full checklistWhat’s inside
- Planning the drill and assigning roles before the day
- What the team watches during the evacuation, and when timing starts
- Accounting for students at the assembly point and handling absences
- Post-drill review that turns observations into actions
A preview
Before the drill: planning
- Set the drill’s goal, scenario (fire, gas leak, medical incident) and date.
- Review the evacuation plan and the maps posted in corridors and classrooms; make sure they are current.
- Confirm assembly points are defined, large enough for all students, and away from the building and vehicle routes.
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During the drill: running it
- Sound the alarm and start timing at the same moment.
- Each class leaves calmly with its teacher by the nearest safe exit, without bags.
- Floor wardens check classrooms, toilets and labs are empty before leaving.
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After the drill: review
- Hold a short review meeting with the team in the days after the drill.
- Turn every observation into a corrective action with an owner and a date.
- Follow actions to closure, and record the closure.
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Working principles
- Checks here are visual. Fire, electrical and gas systems are proven sound by a report from a qualified specialist, not by sight.
- If danger is imminent: protect people, isolate the area and call the competent authority before completing the form.
- Record the evidence or report number for each finding, and never share injury photos or detailed plans in public groups.
Tool referencesReviewed by a team of safety experts with more than 14 years in occupational health and safety and civil protection.
- Regulation on the duties of the safety and fire-protection officer — General Directorate of Civil Defense
- Saudi Fire Code (SBC 801)
- Organisational and procedural guides for public-education schools — Ministry of Education
Built on these references; not official forms issued by them. The latest official edition always prevails. · Last reviewed: November 2026
General guidance. Follow your school’s approved emergency plan and the requirements of the competent authorities.