What are Peep and GEEP
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
A PEEP is a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan. This bespoke ‘escape plan’ is for individuals who may not be able to reach a point of safety unaided, or within an adequate amount of time, during an emergency.
Unlike a GEEP, a PEEP is tailor-made for an individual to secure their safety in the event of an emergency evacuation. The plan must be drawn up with the individual so that the evacuation method can be agreed upon. As well as detailing the escape routes, the PEEP will identify the people who will assist in the evacuation and training.
Similar to a GEEP, the plan should be regularly tested to ensure all staff are familiar with the procedure and have adequate training and knowledge in the building’s equipment and layout. The PEEP should be distributed to everyone involved and filed accordingly
General Emergency Evacuation Plan
A General Emergency Evacuation Plan is a plan that highlights a building’s layout, evacuation procedures, equipment and communication devices used in an emergency. While they are useful for all visitors, GEEPs are designed to give visitors with restricted mobility, or those who can’t evacuate unaided, the information they need to do so safely and effectively.
In a public building, a GEEP must be in place for all visitors to see. And everything outlined, such as the evacuation procedures, should be visible with notices for those who may need assistance. Regular drills and a system to test the methods must be in place to ensure all the staff are aware of the procedures and have adequate training and knowledge of the building’s layout and equipment