- Test or evaluate existing or changed plans and preparedness programs relating to both on and off site incidents
- Changes in operating hours of a facility
- Alterations or additions to a facility (e.g. increased space)
- Changes in staffing levels (increase or decrease) which may impact on emergency roles during the operating hours of the facility
- Changes in the environment (new businesses/industries moving into the area)
- Develop staff competencies and provide opportunities to perform identified roles
- Clarify roles and responsibilities
- Measure improvement compared to performance objectives
- Identify planning, procedural, training or skills gaps
- Obtain participant feedback and recommendations for improvement
- Improve coordination between internal and external teams, organisations and entities
- Increase awareness and understanding of hazards and the potential impacts of hazards
- Meet moral or legislative obligations for the safety of staff, clients, visitors, contractors and public safety
- Identify a location and alternative locations for the management of the incident prior to the arrival of control/support agencies