A crisis room is intended to manage critical situations, for example for the fire brigade, railway or waterway infrastructure and so on. Crisis rooms are also very important in the video surveillance sector or in production environments. They are the place where staff get all the information they need to make the right decisions fast and take the right action. So what’s a smart way to equip a crisis room?
Here’s how to equip a crisis room:
Be smart about organising your crisis room
Make sure it is a well-organised space with clearly delineated areas for different purposes, such as a command centre, communications corner, meeting space and relaxation areas.
Ergonomic furniture
Choose comfortable and functional furnishings to equip your crisis room. This increases your employees’ productivity and comfort, even during crisis situations that last a long time. Ergonomic chairs, adjustable desks and sufficient working space are essential.
Technological resources
Make sure you have enough technological resources, including computers, phones, printers and audiovisual equipment for effective communication, exchanging information and decision-making.
Situational awareness
Install monitors or displays for real-time monitoring of relevant information such as news updates, weather reports, maps of incident locations and other operational data to improve situational awareness.
Effective communication
Implement reliable communication systems, such as phones, intercoms and digital messaging systems to facilitate effective communication between team members, both inside the crisis room and with external stakeholders.
Safety
Take appropriate safety measures to guarantee the physical safety of staff and visitors, including access control, security cameras and emergency procedures for emergency situations.
Flexibility
Design the crisis room so that it can be adapted easily to changing needs and circumstances during a crisis. Modular furniture, moveable partitions and flexible cabling systems may help.
Need help equipping your crisis room?
From smart use of your space to a comfortable 24-hour chair, Ergo-Lab is looking forward to helping you furnish your crisis room. We develop ergonomic crisis rooms fitted with fully equipped multiple-user workstations. With individually adjustable furnishings and with an eye for design. Are you wondering what we can do for you? Let’s get started with an exploratory chat.