reddingsplan

Reddingsplan, or rescue plan, is a formal document that outlines how an organization detects, responds to, and manages emergencies to protect lives, minimize injuries, and limit damage to people and property. It is a key component of safety and risk management and is used across fields such as maritime, industrial facilities, construction, healthcare, and large public events.

Reddingsplan sets the scope, objectives, and performance criteria for emergency response. It defines who is responsible for what, the chain of command, communications protocols, and how information is shared with internal teams and external authorities such as emergency services, coast guard, or regulators.

Core elements typically include risk assessment; incident command structure; roles and responsibilities; notification, escalation, and alert procedures; resource inventory and deployment plans; evacuation routes, muster points, and shelter-in-place procedures; rescue operations and first aid/casualty management; firefighting and hazard control; protection of vulnerable persons; business continuity considerations; record-keeping and reporting; training, drills, and exercises; and plan maintenance, review, and version control.

Development involves hazard identification, scenario planning, risk mitigation, and approvals. It requires regular training, simulated exercises, and periodic reviews, with updates after real incidents or near misses. The plan is maintained as a living document, distributed to relevant staff, and integrated with the organization's overall safety management system.

Reddingsplan is often mandated by national or sector-specific regulations and is influenced by international standards such as ISO 22320 (emergency management) and maritime SOLAS requirements, among others. Compliance is verified through audits, drills, and reporting.