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Construction sites can be dangerous places, and should have an emergency plan so that quick and effective action can be taken in the event of a problem to ease the severity of the situation and to limit the consequences. An emergency plan comprises agreed, recorded and rehearsed strategies, enabling those on site to respond effectively and reliably. Emergencies that may need to be planned for include (but are not limited to): Serious injuries. Explosion. Flood. Poisoning. Electrocution. Fire. Chemical spill. Structural collapse. Terrorist activity. The provision of an emergency plan is in accordance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Emergency planning should begin before the commencement of any works on site. The initial emergency plan may be based on a generic plan adapted to the specific project. As the project progresses it will generally be necessary to amend the plan to take account of any changes, in particular, if an emergency or near miss has occurred.