When an emergency happens, every second counts. For teams working in fast-paced, high-risk environments like manufacturing, construction, and industrial sites, knowing that everyone is safe shouldn’t depend on paper lists or guesswork.
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 124 workers lost their lives in UK workplaces in 2024/25, with construction and manufacturing among the highest-risk sectors. These numbers underline the need for better visibility and faster coordination when emergencies occur.
That’s why we’ve launched HR Duo’s Emergency Evacuation Feature. It’s a smarter, faster way to manage evacuations, giving your fire wardens real-time visibility of who’s on-site, where they are, and whether they’re safe. This feature takes the stress out of emergency response, replacing confusion with confidence and ensuring everyone gets home safely.
Real-Time Evacuation Management Right From Our App
Evacuations, whether drills or real incidents, demand calm, coordination, and clear oversight. The new Emergency Evacuation Feature gives your fire wardens and managers full visibility of who’s on-site and where they are in real time. Key features of the evacuation management include:
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Live headcount where every employee can be accounted for across multiple sites.
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Real-time synchronisation with updates shared instantly between all fire wardens as people check in.
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Remote Emergency Activation to trigger an evacuation and alert all relevant teams instantly from your mobile.
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Offline updates to stay operational even without an internet connection, with data synchronising once connectivity returns.
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Mobile compatibility, fully integrated with the HR Duo app for flexibility on-site and in the field.
Built for Businesses Where Safety Comes First
Designed for sectors where compliance and safety are non-negotiable, HR Duo’s evacuation tool ensures accountability and clear communication even in high-risk environments.
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Assign Fire Wardens directly in HR Duo, linked to specific locations.
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Automatically generate accurate staff lists based on default, clocked-in, or scheduled locations.
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Track check-ins at assembly points, with real-time updates visible to all fire wardens.
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Maintain compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards and internal risk management policies.
Even if a fire warden loses internet connection, their updates sync automatically once back online, ensuring no one is ever missed.
Peace of Mind, Powered by HR Duo
With this release, HR Duo brings another layer of safety, compliance, and operational control to your HR management system. Your teams stay protected, your managers stay informed, and your business stays compliant even in emergencies.
See how HR Duo’s mobile-first HRMS keeps your workforce safe, compliant, and connected. Book a demo today.