Fire Training Health & Safety Department 2013

To appreciate why we deliver fire training to Staff To gain an understanding of what fire is and it’s consequences To ensure that staff are fully aware of what actions to take in the event of a fire or the fire alarm actuating To understand how to fight a fire (if it is safe to do so) Training Objectives

Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 Employers Duty of Care, to staff, visitors, and patients Employee’s Duty of Care, by acts or omissions, to act responsibly, promptly, and not to endanger themselves or others Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order Risk Assessments of the work place NHS Fire Code 05 - Health Technical Memo’s Trust Fire Policy - TPP 431 It is a Statutory requirement for staff to attend Fire training on an annual basis and Health and Safety updates as new legislation is introduced or for the updating and revision of Trust policies and procedures It’s The Law !!

What If We Don’t Comply? New Look, London - £400,000 (£136,000 costs) Shell International Limited, London - £300,000 (£45,000 costs) ASDA, Slough – £40,000 (£15,000 costs) If you, with your knowledge, allow contraventions of any Acts or Regulations then you are deemed as the responsible person and as such, if an incident occurs, then you may be held personally liable and subject to heavy personal fines and/or a custodial sentence Ignorance is no defence!! Watchacre Properties Limited, London Landlord imprisoned for 4 months for serious breaches of the RRO

What Is Fire? Heat Fuel

Fire Doors closed Fire door Automatic clear

Alarm Signals We have two types of alarm signals, what are they? Full Alarm: However the alarm was activated it is in your immediate area Intermittent Alarm: However the alarm was activated it is in a neighbouring area

Evacuation Locations Visitors Car Park In Front Of Main Reception

The Role of the Senior Person in the event of a full alarm sounding If it is safe to do so Inspect the area – ensure Patients, Visitors and Staff have evacuated the ward / department Ascertain what has caused the fire alarm (if possible) Report findings to Switchboard on 3333 within 2 minutes On leaving the building checks that all doors and windows are closed (if it is safe to do so) Direct all those evacuating the building to the nearest evacuation location point Note: The Fire Service will only attend calls to a confirmed fire immediately The Fire Service will respond to fire alarms if a reasonable period of time has passed (2 minutes) and we have not reported the cause of the alarm to Switchboard as all staff could be involved in evacuations or fire fighting

Fire Or Full Alarm In A Non Patient Area Get Out!! Do not delay your evacuation to collect personal items Do not use the lifts Close all doors and windows as you exit the building (if it is safe to do so) Calling the Fire Brigade Operate the nearest Break Glass Call Point (if possible) From a safe place call 3333 (for any non medical emergency) and state: “Fire” The location of the fire Detail any danger(s) to people or processes If assistance is required Stay Out Until told by the person in charge that it is safe to re-enter building

Evacuation of Persons Needing Assistance AlarmPanel ActuatedAlarmZone

Intermittent Alarms Close all doors and windows to prevent the spread of smoke and fire Prepare to evacuate If required to do so, and you are able to, consider giving assistance to the area in which the full alarm is sounding DO NOT call Switchboard as they will be dealing with the 3333 call

Fire Assembly Point Is everybody Out Safely ? Building Evacuation Proceed to your nearest fire exit and assemble at your Fire Assembly Point which should be at least 100 feet from building where a roll call should be taken and / or the evacuated location confirmed as empty or not

Ward / Department Evacuation Provide Fire Service Officers with information about people still in the building and on the reason for the evacuation Never re-enter a building until instructed that it is safe do so to by a Fire Officer, or a suitably qualified member of staff There are people still up on the top floor

ABC D Electrical F Classes Of Fires Wood, Paper, Cloth Flammable liquids, oils, paints and greases Gases MetalsHigh Temperature Burning Liquids

Fires And Extinguishers Water Foam CO2 Dry Powder CO2 Dry Powder Class A Class B Electrical

Fire Blankets can be used on Class A, B and D fires - they work by smothering the fire If you choose to use a fire blanket to extinguish a fire ensure that you are positioned between the fire and a safe exit route Pull the tapes to remove the blanket from it’s container Hold the blanket by the tapes and cover the burning material completely, then leave for at least 30 minutes Turn off any electricity or gas supply, leave the area, closing all windows and doors behind you and activate the fire alarm Fires And Extinguishers

What Type of Extinguisher it is What to use it on What not to use it on Extinguisher Plates

P.A.S.S. Method Pull the pin This will allow you to squeeze the handle in order to discharge the extinguisher

P.A.S.S. Method A im at the base of the fire Aiming at the middle will do no good - the agent will pass through the flames

P.A.S.S. Method S queeze the handle This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent

P.A.S.S. Method Sweep side to side Cover the entire area that is on fire Fight the fire for about 10 seconds or until extinguished Check for areas of re-ignition

Fighting a Fire Tell someone of your intentions Remember to keep an exit to your back Only fight a fire in the incipient stage If it does not feel right don’t do it

Any Questions? Please Contact : The Fire Officer Health & Safety Department, Ext: 3192