Rescue plan is one of the most important tools for ensuring the safety of a building and its occupants. Yet its role and significance are often misunderstood. It’s frequently seen as a mandatory document created once and then forgotten. In reality it’s a vital safety tool especially when everyday routines are disrupted or a real emergency occurs. Here are five common misconceptions and how the digital Codeax®SAFE solution transforms your rescue plan into a truly effective safety asset.
1. “Rescue plan is just a mandatory paper”
Rescue plans are sometimes treated as documents created solely to meet legal requirements and then filed away, never to be used again. This approach leaves their true value untapped. A properly prepared and actively used rescue plan is more than a compliance exercise, it’s a strategic part of risk management and safety leadership.
Rescue plan is a practical tool for everyday safety
Codeax SAFE platform brings the rescue plan into digital form and makes it accessible to everyone. It gathers all essential safety information for a site such as escape routes, action instructions and emergency contacts in a clearly structured and easily updatable format. It’s no longer a forgotten document, but a functional tool that helps prepare for and act correctly in critical situations.
2. “No one actually reads it”
When the plan is only available as a printout buried in a cabinet, it’s no wonder it gets ignored. Accessibility and presentation matter especially when fast action is needed or guidance is required during everyday tasks. If safety information isn’t easy to find or understand, it won’t serve its purpose.
When information is easy to access, it gets used
Codeax SAFE addresses this by providing a visually clear and mobile-friendly interface. Users can scan a QR code to instantly view the rescue plan for the specific site they are in. The content is visualized with images and clear instructions, making it more memorable than dense blocks of text.
3. “Updating the plan is difficult and time-consuming”
During changes in operations or facilities, the rescue plan often goes neglected because updating it feels burdensome. This can result in outdated information that no longer reflects reality, potentially increasing safety risks.
Codeax SAFE makes updating fast and controlled
In the digital Codeax SAFE environment, all information is centralized, easily editable, and instantly shareable. Updates are immediately visible to all users, even on mobile devices. Clear structure makes it easy to find and revise the right section and when updates are easy to make, they get done.
4. “Only the safety manager needs to know the rescue plan”
Many see the rescue plan as a purely administrative document belonging to the safety manager, property manager, or other designated person. This view can lead other employees, tenants, or facility users to not take ownership of the content, even though they’re the ones who need to know how to act in different situations.
Safety is a shared responsibility, not a solo task
Codeax SAFE makes the rescue plan accessible to all building users. When the information is clearly presented and easy to access, it becomes easier for everyone to understand their role. Shared knowledge improves preparedness and strengthens the entire community’s safety culture.
5. “Digital solutions are clunky and hard to implement”
Some are hesitant to adopt digital solutions, assuming they require complex and expensive IT projects. This misconception can prevent organizations from using tools that would make safety work easier and more effective.
Codeax SAFE is designed with the user in mind
Codeax SAFE is built from the ground up to be easy to use and scalable. It works for individual sites and large property portfolios alike. Implementation is simple and supported by expert guidance, with the flexibility to proceed all at once or step by step based on your needs. When planning and maintaining a rescue plan is effortless, it becomes a natural part of everyday safety.
From obligation to opportunity
Misconceptions about rescue plans can prevent their full potential from being realized. At best, they are powerful tools for safety management that protect lives and reduce the risk of damage. When digital, easy to update, and actively used, their value multiplies. Codeax SAFE makes this possible with a visual and user-friendly approach that works equally well for small housing associations and large industrial sites.
