The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) for Business
Plan. Prepare. Practice.
A uniform, planned, and practiced response to any incident is the foundation of a safe workplace. The SRP is action-based, flexible, and easy to learn. It rationally organizes tactics for response to weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to workplace safety.
The SRP’s development is ever evolving, created with extensive collaboration between experts such as first responders, business leaders, and families. Its tactics are data-driven, heavily researched and based on experience and best practices.
Simple and Actionable
The SRP premise is simple. Five specific actions are communicated and performed during an incident. Each action is labeled with a “Term of Art” and is followed by a “Directive.” Execution of the action is performed by all active participants, including occupants, employees, visitors, and first responders. This aligns everyone for a swift and coordinated response.
Hold – “In Your Room, Clear the Halls”
Used when the hallways need to be kept clear of occupants and staff
Secure – “Secure the perimeter”
Simple directives follow for occupants and staff to return to buildings, secure them, account for everyone, and go about business as usual.
Lockdown – “Locks, Lights, Out of Sight”
Occupants and staff are instructed to secure individual rooms and keep quiet, out of sight, and in place.
Evacuate – “To A Location”
Used to move occupants and staff from one location to a different location in or out of the building.
Shelter – For Hazard Using a Safety Strategy
Each type and a method is unique to the organization, and is the protocol for group and self protection.
Materials
SRP-2021 BIZ – Operational Guidance
This is a general guide on incorporating the Standard Response Protocol into a business or institution’s safety plan.
Posters
SRP BIZ 2021 Drill Poster
Use this poster on exterior doors and/or windows to alert visitors that a Lockdown Drill is in progress.
SRP BIZ 2021 Secure Door Poster
The Secure Poster can be placed near entrances during a Secure condition. If entry or exit is possible during Secure, use the Secure Monitor Door poster.
SRP BIZ Secure Monitored Door Poster
The Secure Poster can be placed near entrances during a Secure condition. If entry or exit is possible during Secure, use the Secure Monitor Door poster.
SRP BIZ 2021 Poster
This poster was created to print and place on walls to remind people of the different SRP actions.
SRP Public Address Poster
The Public Address poster is for placement near public address locations. This is a sample. Your district, department or agency should customize this poster for regional hazards. It is available to download in Microsoft Word Format.
Cards and Handouts
SRP BIZ red green med card
In an evacuation, people can use this card to indicate the status of their group.
SRP BIZ 2021 Staff Handout
A staff handout is available in English and Spanish, describing the basics of the Standard Response Protocol.
