Emergency situations can occur unexpectedly at workplaces and come in many forms, from medical issues and natural disasters to fires and accidents. It is important for workplaces to plan for emergencies by assigning roles and evacuation procedures, training employees, and coordinating with emergency responders. During an emergency, employees should attempt to address the situation without endangering themselves, move to designated muster points to be accounted for, and await further instructions. Various alarms systems are used to indicate different emergency types and actions employees should take.