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.
| Metric | Safety drills frequency |
|---|---|
| Target | ≥ 2 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Method | Count of safety drills conducted per year. |
| Unit | Count |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
No formal safety drills are conducted. Safety procedures are non-existent or purely reactive.
Level 2: Developing
Informal or ad-hoc safety drills are conducted inconsistently (less than twice a year) with no formal documentation or review.
Level 3: Established
The organization meets the minimum standard by conducting and documenting at least two distinct safety drills (e.g., fire, evacuation) annually.
Level 4: Advanced
A formal, scheduled program of safety drills for various scenarios is in place. Drills are followed by documented post-drill reviews to identify and implement improvements.
Level 5: Optimizing
A comprehensive, risk-based drill program is institutionalized. Drills are varied, realistic, and involve collaboration with external emergency services (e.g., fire, police, medical). Learnings are systematically integrated to continuously improve safety protocols and training, demonstrating Iḥsān (excellence) in preserving life.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | partial | Basic fire evacuation applies if operating from physical premises, but formal tabletop exercises and complex RIDDOR reporting are disproportionate for volunteer-run spaces without employees. |
| Small | partial | Evacuation drills and basic emergency procedures are legally required, but non-evacuation tabletop exercises (e.g., bomb threats) can be scaled down or simplified. |
| Medium | full | |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- The organization has staff, volunteers, or interacts with the public.
- The organization occupies a physical space (owned or rented).
- For virtual or distributed operations with no public premises, conduct at least two annual cyber/incident response tabletop exercises (e.g., data breach, service outage) and evidence lessons learned.
Not Applicable When
- The organization has no physical presence, no staff, volunteers, or public interaction (e.g., a virtual Zakat distribution platform with automated processes and no physical office). However, even then, they must consider cybersecurity risks and implement appropriate data protection drills.
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