Emergency Mustering and Roll Call System
EVACS tracks everyone on site from sign-in to muster point, gives HSE managers a live headcount in under a minute and stores a time-stamped record of every drill and real evacuation.
EVACS is an automatic roll call system that links your access control and visitor sign-in to RFID readers at each muster point. When the alarm sounds it knows who is on site, sends live lists to your fire marshals and shows who is still unaccounted for. Every evacuation is logged for audit, so you have evidence of compliance rather than a clipboard.
How to Get Started with EVACS
From demonstration to full compliance in days
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Stay Safe & Compliant
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Why Paper Roll Calls Fail in a Real Evacuation
Paper-based roll calls are slow, inaccurate and impossible to audit. Missing names, unreadable handwriting, people who signed in but never signed out. When the alarm sounds you are guessing who is safe rather than knowing.
In a real emergency every second counts. Standing in a car park with a clipboard, shouting names over the noise of fire alarms and traffic, while contractors, visitors and shift workers mill around multiple muster points. The HSE expects you to account for everyone. A clipboard cannot do that reliably.
The cost goes beyond safety. A disorganised evacuation disrupts production, erodes confidence in your safety culture and leaves you without the records an inspector or insurer will ask for. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a responsible person to have procedures for evacuation and to be able to account for people. Paper roll calls make compliance a matter of luck rather than process.
How the EVACS Mustering System Works
A proven five-stage automatic roll call process that brings speed, accuracy and full compliance to every evacuation.
Enable → Verify → Account → Confirm → Store
Stage 1 — Enable: The alarm triggers EVACS. The system instantly pulls a live list of every person currently signed in across all access points, visitor tablets and contractor check-ins.
Stage 2 — Verify: Each person taps their RFID card or fob at the nearest muster point reader. Fire marshals see names appear on their tablet in real time.
Stage 3 — Account: EVACS compares who is signed in against who has checked in at a muster point. Anyone unaccounted for is flagged immediately with their last known location.
Stage 4 — Confirm: The HSE manager or incident controller sees a live dashboard showing total headcount, accounted, unaccounted and safe across all muster points. Full roll call is confirmed.
Stage 5 — Store: Every action is time-stamped and stored. Drill reports, evacuation logs and response times are available for audit, inspection and continuous improvement.
Legal and Compliance Context
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires every responsible person to have procedures for serious and imminent danger, including the ability to account for everyone on the premises. ISO 45001 clause 8.2 requires organisations to plan for emergency situations and test those arrangements. An electronic mustering system like EVACS provides the evidence of compliance that a paper roll call cannot — time-stamped records, response times and a full audit trail for every drill and real evacuation.
The Five Stages of an Automated Roll Call
Enable — Alarm Triggers Live Headcount
The moment the alarm sounds, EVACS pulls a live list of every person signed in across access control, visitor tablets and contractor check-ins.
Verify — RFID Tap at Muster Point
Each person taps their RFID card or fob at the nearest muster point reader. No shouting names, no paper, no delays.
Account — Instant Gap Analysis
EVACS compares signed-in against mustered. Anyone unaccounted for is flagged immediately with their last known location and entry time.
Confirm — Full Roll Call Dashboard
The incident controller sees a live dashboard: total on site, accounted, unaccounted, safe. Full roll call confirmed in under sixty seconds.
Store — Audit-Ready Records
Every action is time-stamped. Drill reports, evacuation logs and response times stored for HSE inspection, insurance audit and ISO 45001 compliance.
Emergency Mustering Hardware and Software
EVACS is a complete package: hardware, software and support. Everything works together out of the box.
EVACS Hosted Management Portal
See everyone on site in real time. Control access permissions, manage zones, run reports and review drill history from any browser. Hosted in UK data centres.
Key Benefit
EVACS Hosted Management Portal helps you achieve operational excellence
Complete Hardware Package
RFID muster point readers (weatherproof, battery backed, offline capable), tablet sign-in stations, RFID cards and fobs — everything you need for automated roll call.
Key Benefit
Complete Hardware Package helps you achieve operational excellence
24/7 UK Hosting and Support
System runs day and night on UK servers. If you need help, our support team is here. Updates, backups and monitoring included.
Key Benefit
24/7 UK Hosting and Support helps you achieve operational excellence
Real-Time Site Dashboard
Live view of who is on site, who has mustered and who is unaccounted for. Fire marshals see their muster point; HSE managers see the full picture across all sites.
Key Benefit
Real-Time Site Dashboard helps you achieve operational excellence
Tablet-Based Visitor and Contractor Sign-In
Visitors and contractors sign in on tablets with photo capture, host notification and automatic inclusion in the roll call. No paper visitor books.
Key Benefit
Tablet-Based Visitor and Contractor Sign-In helps you achieve operational excellence
RFID Muster Point Readers
Weatherproof outdoor readers with battery backup and offline sync. People tap their card at the muster point — their name appears on the fire marshal's tablet instantly.
Key Benefit
RFID Muster Point Readers helps you achieve operational excellence
Standard or Fully Passive Mustering
EVACS is the standard tier: tap-based RFID where workers present their card at the muster point reader. It suits most sites and is the lower-cost option.
For major-hazard sites (COMAH, DSEAR, CDM) where you cannot rely on people stopping to tap a card during a real evacuation, Salvus Network passive mustering uses long-range passive tags with zone-aware detection points — no card swiping, no sign-in, no app. Both systems share the same management portal.
Why Choose Res Digital for Evacuation Roll Call
In-House Service, Everything Included
Equipment, software, installation, support—all from one team. No delays, no finger-pointing, no downtime. Everything works together perfectly when it matters most.
Cost-Effective Solutions
High-quality systems without high prices. No hidden fees. Stay within budget while meeting all safety rules and keeping accurate records.
20 Years of Experience
We've seen what works and what fails. Built systems people trust when it matters most. Fewer mistakes, faster installs, smoother rollouts.
Proven Track Record
Trusted by businesses nationwide. Systems that work in real emergencies. Peace of mind for HSE leads and building managers.
Seamless Integration with Your Systems
Works with your existing infrastructure—no rip and replace needed.
Speed, Accuracy, Compliance and Evidence
SPEED
Every second counts in an emergency. Our system gets people accounted for fast, so you never lose time or lives. Feel calm knowing everyone is safe.
ACCURACY
Names, faces, and locations tracked in real time. No clipboards, no guesswork, no mistakes. Total peace of mind knowing exactly where your people are.
FULL COMPLIANCE
Perfect digital records of who was where and when. No gaps during audits or inspections. You're protected because nothing gets missed.
EVIDENCE
Complete proof for every evacuation and drill. Time-stamped records, roll calls, and reports ready instantly. Your compliance is always provable.
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About Res Digital
We've helped businesses big and small take control of their emergency procedures with smart, simple systems that work when it matters most.
We're a team of friendly experts, trusted by HSE and IT leaders across the UK. We know how to make safety easy and compliance stress-free.
With nationwide coverage and fast support whenever you need it, we care about keeping your people safe and your business running. You're in good hands with Resolution.
The people you muster are the people you induct. Our online induction system ensures everyone on site has completed their safety training before arrival, and the same RFID credentials work with EVACS muster point readers.
Book an EVACS Demonstration
See EVACS working live on a demonstration site. We will show you the full roll call process, the portal, the muster point readers and how it connects to your existing access control. No obligation, no pressure.