BHVplan

BHVplan, short for Bedrijfshulpverlening plan, is a formal document used in organizations to organize the company emergency response. It defines how a business coordinates its internal safety resources and procedures to handle emergencies.

The plan defines the BHV team's structure, roles and responsibilities, and the procedures for preventing and handling emergencies such as fires, medical incidents, evacuations, and chemical spills. It outlines how information is communicated, who takes command during an incident, and how coordination with external emergency services is managed.

Typical contents include risk assessment, an organizational chart showing BHV coverage, building maps with escape routes and assembly points, contact lists for internal staff and external services, procedures for alerting emergency services, and checklists for drills and equipment maintenance. The document also specifies training requirements for BHV personnel, the frequency of drills, and the process for maintaining records of actions and equipment checks.

Development and maintenance: prepared by safety officers in consultation with management and staff; it is reviewed regularly and updated whenever premises, processes, or personnel change. Regulatory context: BHV plans are required or recommended under national occupational safety regulations in many countries; specifics vary by jurisdiction.

In practice, the BHV plan supports safety and business continuity by enabling a rapid, coordinated response that protects people and property, and it is typically integrated into broader safety and emergency-management programs.