1. FIRE & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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2. CONTENTS Emergency Procedures Fire Prevention
Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers
Conclusions
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3. DIAL 999 Emergency Procedures
In the event of an accident, fire or other emergency which cannot be handled by the person discovering it, they must initiate the emergency procedures
DIAL 999
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4. Emergency Procedures Serious Injury/Medical Emergency
1.    Do not any move the patient unless in a dangerous situation, stay with and reassure Call the nearest First Aider & Call Ambulance(999), call Supervisor to report the incident
Emergency Procedures
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5. Emergency Procedures Fire 1. If you discover a fire :
If you are trained to tackle fires attempt to extinguish
If the fire is out of control proceed to the nearest fire alarm/breakglass or phone to raise the alarm
Proceed to your designated assembly point
Await further instruction from the Emergency Response Co-ordinator
Emergency Procedures
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6. Emergency Procedures If you hear the FIRE ALARM Evacuate the area
Proceed to your designated assembly point.
Await further instruction from the Emergency Response Co-Ordinator
Emergency Procedures
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7. Remember: Emergency Procedures
Maintain your own safety - do not become a victim
Render first aid if qualified to do so
Do not attempt to move injured persons
unless they are in danger of further injury
Remain near the scene and give assistance if required
It is an offence to interfere with the scene of a fatal accident
Emergency Procedures
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8. Fire Prevention
The “Fire Triangle” identifies the three components of any fire:
Fuel paper, wood, flammable gas, energized electrical equipment, etc...
Energy (heat), sufficient to support combustion. Often referred to as the ignition source.
Oxidizer (air)
IF ANY ONE OF THESE IS MISSING, A FIRE CANNOT CONTINUE.
THEREFORE…
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9. Prevention
Prevention is based on eliminating or minimizing one of the components of the “Fire Triangle”
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10. Prevention Other fire prevention methods include:
Heat and/or smoke detectors.
Automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Kitchen hood systems.
Building codes and materials.
Flame retardant furnishings and materials
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11. Exit Drills Annual fire drills to be conducted.
Fire Wardens appointed who will do a roll call at each designated assembly point to identify missing persons
Do you know your Fire Warden & location of assembly point?
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12. Evacuation
Primary and Secondary evacuation routes should be established, by all employees
Exits should be clearly marked and all signs lit and unobstructed.
DO you know where you would go?
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13. Fire Extinguishers
Essentially, fire extinguishers put out fire by taking away one or more elements of the fire triangle
As different fires involve different materials, various fire extinguishers are available to control individual fires
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14. Ordinary Combustibles
These extinguishers are coloured red, filled with water and charged with compressed air:
These extinguishers must only be used on rubbish fires
They must not be used on any electrical equipment, or fuel
Fuel is lighter than water, therefore the burning fuel will float on the water, spreading the fire
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15. Flammable Liquid
These extinguishers are coloured red with a yellow band around the top, they consist of water to which AFFF(foam) has been added
Activated in the same way as the water extinguisher
To extinguish fuel fire with a foam extinguisher, aim the jet at the far edge of the fire and slowly work it across.
Fuel fighting extinguishers can be used on both carboniferous and fuel fires
Contains 96% water- must not be used on electrical fires
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16. CO2 Carbon Dioxide
A Carbon Dioxide extinguisher is coloured red and has a black stripe around the body of the cylinder
It is to be used on electrical fires
Electrical equipment located near a fire should not be switched on until checked by a qualified electrician
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17. Fire Extinguishers Pull the pin. Aim the nozzle. Squeeze the handle.
Remember this easy acronym when using an extinguisher - P.A.S.S.
Pull the pin.
Aim the nozzle.
Squeeze the handle.
Sweep side to side at the base of the fire.
NOTE: If, when using a fire extinguisher, the fire is physically larger than you can safely handle, evacuate the area and notify others by activating the emergency pull station and call 999
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18. Aim at the base of the fire.
REMEMBER P.A.S.S.
Pull the pin
This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher
Aim at the base of the fire.
If you aim at the flames (which is frequently the temptation),
the extinguishing agent will fly right through and do no good.
You want to hit the fuel
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19. Squeeze the top handle or lever
This depresses a button that releases the
pressurized extinguishing agent in the
extinguisher
Sweep from side to side
until the fire is completely out. Start
using the extinguisher from a safe
distance away, then move forward.
Once the fire is out, keep an eye on
the area in case it re-ignites
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20. Extinguishing Fires
Take up a position where access to the fire is unrestricted
Stand up-wind of the fire to avoid smoke and flames
Stand up-hill of the fire to avoid dangerous run off
Take a crouching position to keep clear of smoke and heat
Identify your line of retreat before tackling the fire
Test the extinguisher before moving into the immediate area of the fire
If in any doubt about the type, treat as an electrical fire.
If there is any chance of chemicals being in the fire, evacuate the area immediately, do not attempt to extinguish it yourself
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21. Fire
If a fire breaks out that is beyond your ability to handle with a fire extinguisher or other simple means, use the Emergency Procedure to summon help.
Report all fires no matter how small
Once used an extinguisher must be handed in for inspection
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22. The Best Defence is Good Housekeeping
Never tackle a fire unless you feel confident in doing so
Never enter smoke to tackle a fire unless wearing breathing apparatus
If you tackle a fire - Make sure you have a safe exit
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