Risk Management Scenarios
Developing a Contingency Plan for Facility-Related Risks
This prompt helps operations teams design a contingency plan for managing risks associated with facility-related disruptions, such as power outages, natural disasters, or equipment failures. It focuses on maintaining safety and minimizing operational downtime.
Responsible:
Operations
Accountable, Informed or Consulted:
Operations, HR
THE PREP
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Identify critical facility functions and dependencies.
Gather historical data on facility-related disruptions and their impacts.
Review existing safety protocols and facility systems for vulnerabilities.
THE PROMPT
Help create a contingency plan for addressing facility-related risks in [specific facility type, e.g., warehouses, data centers, or office buildings]. Focus on:
Risk Assessment: Recommending evaluation, such as, ‘Identify key risks such as utility outages, fire hazards, or structural vulnerabilities, and prioritize them based on likelihood and impact.’
Emergency Protocols: Suggesting safety measures, like, ‘Develop emergency response protocols for scenarios such as evacuations, lockdowns, or hazardous material containment.’
Backup Systems: Proposing resilience strategies, such as, ‘Install backup power systems, redundant HVAC units, or secondary equipment to minimize downtime.’
Communication Plans: Including clarity, such as, ‘Set up communication systems to provide real-time updates to employees, vendors, and customers during disruptions.’
Partnerships and Vendors: Recommending collaboration, such as, ‘Establish agreements with contractors, repair services, or utility providers to ensure swift support during facility-related incidents.’
Provide a comprehensive contingency plan that safeguards facility operations and minimizes risks. If additional details about the facility or potential risks are needed, ask clarifying questions to refine the approach.
Bonus Add-On Prompts
Propose strategies for conducting regular facility audits to identify and mitigate risks proactively.
Suggest methods for testing facility contingency plans through drills or simulations.
Highlight tools like facility management software for tracking maintenance and risk data.
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SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE
Focus on facility contingency plans for specific risks, like flooding or cyber-physical attacks.
Include tips for integrating facility risk plans with overall business continuity strategies.
Propose ways to involve employees in facility safety training and preparedness drills.
Highlight tools like PlanGrid or FMX for facility maintenance and risk planning.
Add suggestions for securing insurance coverage tailored to facility-related risks.
WHEN TO USE
To address risks that could disrupt facility operations or employee safety.
During efforts to improve infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness.
When scaling facility operations to new locations or larger capacities.
WHEN NOT TO USE
For small or temporary facilities with minimal risk exposure.
If existing facility contingency plans are comprehensive and frequently tested.