Emergency Evacuation Planning for Your Workplace
Jim Burtles, Rothstein, 2018.

Rothstein’s latest book aims to meet a critical business need with its structured approach to emergency evacuations. Writing about his own encounters with evacuations, author Jim Burtles expresses concern over the confusion that is so evident during an incident, and the widespread panic that can ensue when proper process is not put in place.

Burtles acquired his expertise in disaster recovery and emergency management through direct exposure to dozens of incidents, almost a hundred emergencies and countless problem situations. He also benefited from the indirect experience of many more, gained from talking to, and working with, victims of various crises. In his current role, as director of Total Continuity Management, he is now working with senior executives of international corporations and government departments to help them develop complete emergency response plans and processes which include appropriate counselling and training programmes to cope with emergency situations.

The author’s extensive experience means he is well positioned to provide insight into the best practices that will ensure a plan is sustained via effective management, policy development and processes for ongoing assurance and feedback.

This 300-page book lays out a six phase methodology for developing, testing and maintaining plans to ensure the safety and protection of people in the workplace.
Useful additions include a section on creating plans for mobility impaired and disabled people, legal requirements and planning in multi-tenanted buildings and public places. The book also features a full glossary and index for easy reference. Practical exercises and checklists throughout make this book a thorough and valuable addition to the business continuity and emergency management practitioner’s library.

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