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TS-AWM-11 Trust & Stewardship Asset & Waqf Management CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Safety drills and emergency preparedness

Evaluates an institutionalised emergency preparedness programme rooted in Amānah (trust) and Ḥifẓ al‑Nafs (preserving life): risk‑based drills (evacuation and lockdown), trained roles, inclusive procedures (including PEEPs), equipment readiness, and continuous improvement that safeguard worshippers, learners, staff, and volunteers. Applies especially to waqf-owned/managed premises as part of stewardship of endowed assets and protection of beneficiaries. Programme is owned by the Responsible Person (Fire Safety) and reviewed by trustees/board at least annually; drill outcomes, overdue actions, and material risks are reported via a standard Safety Assurance Pack.

Compliance 11
  • Conduct a minimum of two exercises per site annually: (1) one full-building evacuation drill, and (2) one non-evacuation exercise (tabletop or functional).
    Performance Essential
  • Maintain documented emergency response procedures, including RIDDOR reporting.
    Documentation Essential
  • Ensure safety drills and procedures cover multiple emergency scenarios.
    Process Essential
  • Provide training on safety procedures for all staff and volunteers with written appointment letters for key roles.
    Training Essential
  • Establish and clearly mark evacuation routes with compliant pictogram signage (Safety Signs and Signals Regs 1996).
    Infrastructure Essential
  • Appoint designated safety officers with clear roles and responsibilities.
    Governance Essential
  • Conduct post-drill evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
    Monitoring Essential
  • Develop and maintain Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for all who need them; provide evacuation aids and refuge procedures.
    Inclusion Essential
  • Define and train roles: Responsible Person, Fire Marshals, Incident Controller, First Aiders; maintain a training/refresher matrix.
    Governance Essential
  • Conduct at least one full‑building evacuation drill and one non‑evacuation/tabletop drill per site per year, timed to reflect peak occupancy.
    Performance Essential
  • Test fire alarm weekly (BS 5839-1); emergency lighting monthly (BS 5266); service extinguishers/alarms/AED annually; keep inspection logs.
    Infrastructure Essential
Good 4
  • Realistic but non-traumatizing scenarios
    Excellence High
  • First aid and CPR training for key personnel
    Excellence High
  • Regular review of emergency equipment.
    Continuous Improvement High
  • Document weekly alarm and monthly emergency lighting tests with prompt remediation.
    Infrastructure High
Better 5
  • Age-appropriate drill components
    Excellence High
  • Accommodation for people with disabilities
    Stakeholder Engagement High
  • Drill during peak occupancy (e.g., Friday prayer) at least once every 24 months
    Performance High
  • Maintain and drill AED and bleed control kits; train key personnel (Stop the Bleed)
    Excellence High
  • Ensure drills and briefings are conducted per site and for temporary/event venues via event‑specific safety briefings (Purple Guide).
    Performance High
Best 2
  • Coordination with local emergency services
    Collaboration High
  • Community education on emergency preparedness
    Stakeholder Engagement High

Related Criteria

TS-AWM-01 Waqf deeds registered & compliant TS-AWM-02 Annual waqf ROI & impact report TS-AWM-03 Ethical investment policy TS-AWM-04 Asset maintenance & insurance TS-AWM-05 Allocation of Waqf Surplus Income to Welfare
Version
2.9.7 2025-11-05

Discussion (1)

Administrator 2026-03-07 11:07:37.808851

📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json

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