Fire and emergency readiness checklist

Site: ______________________ Date: ____________ Checked by: ______________________

01Escape routes and exits

Exit routes, stairs and corridors free of stock, pallets and waste. WSH (General Provisions) Regs
Exit doors open easily from the inside without a key.
Fire doors closed, with self-closers working and no wedges. WSHC Flammable Materials Guidelines
Exit signs and emergency lights working.
Assembly point signposted and clear of parked vehicles.

02Alarms and firefighting equipment

Manual call points visible, unobstructed and along escape routes.
Extinguishers in their marked positions, with pins and seals intact and gauges in the green. WSH (General Provisions) Regs
Extinguishers serviced within the supplier's interval, with tags in date. WSH (General Provisions) Regs
CO2 extinguishers placed near electrical panels and equipment.
Hose reels and fire blankets accessible and in good condition.

03Fire prevention

Flammable liquids kept closed, labelled and in the designated store.
Oily and solvent rags in lidded metal bins.
No combustibles stored against heaters, motors, light fittings or switchboards.
No overloaded power boards, daisy-chained extension leads or damaged cables.

04First aid and medical response

First aid boxes stocked and checked against the contents list.
AED location signposted, battery and pads in date.
At least one trained first aider and CPR-trained person on every shift.
995 and site address posted at phones and on the notice board. MOM Advisory 2025

05Plan, drills and records

Emergency response plan current, with up-to-date contact names and numbers.
Floor wardens named for each area and shift, including nights.
Evacuation drills held and recorded at the frequency required for the premises. Fire Safety (ERP) Regs
Visitor and contractor sign-in register used for the head count.
New workers shown exits, alarm points and assembly point on their first day.

Legal requirement

In Singapore, section 12(1) of the WSH Act requires employers to take reasonably practicable measures for safety, and MOM states this includes procedures for emergencies. The WSH (General Provisions) Regulations require accessible, regularly tested fire extinguishment and a clear means of escape. Designated premises must also keep an emergency response plan and hold drills under the Fire Safety (Emergency Response Plan) Regulations.

This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.

Fire and emergency readiness checklist

01Escape routes and exits

02Alarms and firefighting equipment

03Fire prevention

04First aid and medical response

05Plan, drills and records

Sources and further reading

Related reading

Fire and emergency response: what managers need to know

Emergency drill evaluation checklist

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