Bomb Threat Construction Checklist

Full Description

This bomb threat checklist helps your construction team respond in a calm, consistent way if a threat is received or a suspicious item is found on the jobsite. Use it before and during work as part of your site’s emergency planning, inspections and drills.

What is a bomb threat checklist?

A bomb threat checklist is a form that guides staff through what to do and what to record when a bomb threat is made. Threats often come by phone, so many checklists list questions to ask the caller and details to note, such as the exact words, the caller’s voice and background noise. The record helps police and site management decide on the response. Keeping the checklist near phones and in the site office means it is ready when needed.

When to use it

• When a threat is received by phone, message, note or in person at the site office
• When a suspicious package or object is found on the jobsite
• During site mobilization, when setting up the emergency response plan
• During site orientation, so office staff and gate staff know the procedure
• During regular inspections and emergency drills

What’s included

The download is a Word document (.docx) bomb threat checklist for construction sites. It is designed to make sure your team checks the proper items and follows the same steps every time, prior to and during work on site. Because it is editable, you can add your site address, emergency contacts and muster point details.

How to use it

1. Print copies and keep them by site office phones, at the gate and in the emergency plan binder.
2. If you receive a threatening call, stay calm, keep the caller talking and do not hang up.
3. Write down the exact words of the threat and the time of the call.
4. Ask the questions on the checklist, such as when, where and what the device is, and why it was placed.
5. Note details about the caller’s voice, accent, manner and any background sounds.
6. Report the threat right away to the site manager and call emergency services.
7. Follow your site emergency plan for searching, evacuating and accounting for workers, and give the completed checklist to the police.

Tips

• Include the bomb threat procedure in site orientation, not just in the safety binder.
• Agree in advance who makes the call to evacuate and where workers assemble.
• Practice with a drill so office and gate staff know their role.
• Keep a copy of the completed checklist with your incident records.

Related templates and guides

• Emergency Evacuation Construction Checklist
• Emergency Response Planning Checklist
• Emergency Contact Numbers Form
• Emergency Evacuation – Manpower Count
• Construction Safety – An Emergency Response Plan

Frequently asked questions

What should you do if you receive a bomb threat by phone?

Stay calm and keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Do not hang up. Write down the exact words, the time and anything you notice about the voice and background. Use the checklist questions, then report the call immediately to your supervisor and emergency services.

What questions should you ask a bomb threat caller?

Common questions are: when will it go off, where is it right now, what does it look like, what kind of device is it, what will cause it to explode, did you place it, why, and what is your name. Record the answers word for word.

What do you do if you find a suspicious object on site?

Do not touch, move or cover it. Clear the immediate area, keep people away, and report it to the site manager and emergency services. Follow your site emergency plan, including any instructions on radio and phone use near the object.

How often should construction sites run bomb threat drills?

There is no single rule for every site. Many contractors include bomb threats in their regular emergency drill schedule and review the procedure at site orientation. Check your company safety program, client requirements and local regulations for the frequency that applies to you.