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SAFETY-MANAGEMENT5 MIN READ

Treat Drills as Control Tests

Use emergency drill findings to improve preparedness controls.

Drill gap Evacuation is slow and visitors are unaccounted for. The drill revealed a control failure while the stakes were low. Drill as control test Measure the emergency system: alarm, routes, roles, accountability, communication, and recovery. File as complete The drill happened, but the plan did not improve Preparedness improves before real demand A drill finding is a control test result. Debrief The marshal says everyone eventually got out. What do you ask? Corrective action Reception did not bring the visitor roster. What is the fix? Retest The checklist is updated. What proves it?

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