OPERATE CALL POINT CLOSE DOORS DO NOT RUN FOLLOW THE EXIT SIGNS GO TO YOUR ASSEMBLY POINT IN THE EVENT OF FIRE

EVACUATION Use Your nearest available Fire Exit Do not go back for personal belongings Do not use Lifts Do not re enter building till advised to do so

MEANS OF ESCAPE Keep all exit routes free from obstruction There is emergency escape lighting in the corridor as well as the staircase

Flammable gases, liquids, solids From the air Oxidising substances Hot surfaces Electrical equipment Static electricity Smoking materials Naked flame heat Fuel Oxygen

SOURCES OF FUEL FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS Ethanol, Acetone and a whole range of other solvents FLAMMABLE GASES Hydrogen, Acetylene CARBONAECOUS MATERIALS Wood (benches, furniture), Paper (tissues, books and office paperwork), cardboard (boxes), foam and plastics (packing materials, contents of upholstered furniture), textiles (clothing, curtains), animal bedding materials.

SOURCES OF IGNITION NAKED FLAMES. Bunsen Burners HOT SURFACES. Hotplates FAULTY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Extension leads are a particular hazard and have caused fires in the past). HEATERS Radiant or other types of heaters OBSTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT VENTILATION MACHINERY Materials stored up against vents of fridges and centrifuges

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS These require to be properly stored in a fire rated cabinet These should have appropriate signage on them Avoid excess storage of solvents Should be handled in well ventilated areas ( Fume Cupboards) Waste should be disposed of regularly Fume Cupboards should not be used as storage areas

FLAMMABLE GASES Need to be secured Regulators and accessories suitable for the purpose Leak testing should be carried out

P.A.T TESTING All Electrical equipment should be subject to P.A.T.Testing Extensions leads should be tested and ensure they are not being overloaded

FIRE DOORS All Fire Doors must be kept closed when marked as Fire Door keep Shut Unless they are electronically designed to shut on a fire activation

FIRE DETECTION AND WARNING In some buildings there will be voice activated warning In others either bells or sounders There is Smoke Detection in corridors,stairwells, and some laboratories There is Heat Detection in plant rooms and kitchen areas The alarm must be audible in all areas

Fire BlanketCarbon Dioxide Electrical Wet Chemical Class F AFFF Foam Class A & B

Key Points for use of Fire Extinguishers Know how they operate Always leave yourself an exit and ensure it is clear Know the colour coding Never attempt to fight a fire Unless it is Safe to do so Remember it can be dangerous to use the wrong extinguisher Do Not Use if you have not be Trained