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Fire Safety Induction


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We wi l l look at

Legal requirements

Understanding fire

Fire hazards and risks

Fire prevention and control

Fire extinguisher safety

Fire procedures

Overview


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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005requires that;

Fire risks are identified and controlled

A Fire Risk Assessment is completed andreviewed regularly or if work areas change

Findings are implemented, so far as is reasonablypracticable

Legal Requirements


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Fire is real

In 2 years from Jan 2007 June 200919 fires occurred in the University of Bristol

17 were small and contained 2 were serious

Understanding Fire


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School of Chemistry, 2007


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Faculty of EngineeringQueens Building, 2008


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Understanding Fire

Fire needs 3 things to exist

Fuel

Oxygen

Heat

The Fire Triangle


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Fuel

Chemicals - acetone, ether, methanol, etc

Gases - hydrogen, natural gas

Plastics - PCs, cable insulation, research equipment

Paper and cardboard - packaging

Wood - desks, benches

Fabrics - chairs, blinds, clothing You

Understanding Fire


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Oxygen

A natural component of air @ 21%

Enriched atmospheres, > 21% oxygen

labs, oxygen storage

Situations where oxygen / air is more difficult to control:

Outdoors

Automatic ventilation systems

Open doors or windows

Understanding Fire


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Heat (Ignition Source)

Heating appliances

Research and computer equipment

Other electrical equipment

Smoking materials

Contractors equipment

Arson

Understanding Fire


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Hazards and risks of fire

Smoke & fumes

Breathing difficulties, asphyxiation, poisoning

Heat & flames - up to 1250C Burns

Building debris

Impact injuries, burns

Injury while escaping fire

Trips, falls, trampling

Understanding Fire


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Fire Prevention

Be fire safety aware

Control ignition sources

Prevent any accumulation of fuels

Only use electrical equipment that isPAT tested

Abide by the University no smoking policy


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Fire Prevention

Do not block fire exits, call points or extinguishers

Do not wedge fire doors open

Ensure good housekeeping

Maintain effective security Report any bad practice or risks immediately to your

line manager


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Fire Prevention

Fire alarm testing

Is a legal requirement

Alarm will sound for 15 seconds (add details of your

departmental or building testing regime)

No need to take action during a test, however if thealarm sounds for greater than 15 seconds, or at any

other time than the arranged testing,

you must treat as genuine alarm and immediately

evacuate


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If you discover a fire

Shout FIRE. Raise the alarm by breaking the glass on a RED fire

alarm call point.

Call Security on 112233. Security officers / the Security

control will call 999 on your behalf but you can alwayscall the Brigade directly if you know there is a fire.

Do not return to your desk/work area to collect

personal belongings

Leave the building by the nearest available fire escaperoute.

Go to the assembly area and await instruction.

Fire Procedure - Finding a Fire


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Fire Extinguisher Types

Water Paper, wood, etc.

Notelectrical, liquids or gases

Foam Solids & liquids

Notelectrical or gases

Powder Solids, liquids, gases &

electrical

CO2 Electrical, safe on most small fires


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On hearing the alarm

Call Security on 112233 to advise of the fire alarm do

not assume someone else has done it.

Leave the building by the nearest available fire escaperoute.

DO NOT delay your escape but if you can turn off

equipment/close doors and windows as you leave then

do so. Go to the assembly area and await instruction

Fire Procedure - Evacuation


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Do not delay to collect belongings

Do not use the lifts

If smoke is present then keep low to the floor to add

your escape

If necessary check that internal doors are cool with the

back of your hand before opening them



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Electrically locked security doors

Lock will auto release when the alarm activates, just

push the door open Break glass release button only if door does not unlock

If you break glass notify the Porters or the

Buildings Manager for replacement


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People with disabilities

Need to be assisted by volunteers or

nominated personnel, detail will be available in

their Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans(PEEPs)

For special events ensure that disabled

persons have been taken into account and an

evacuation plan is in place (Add details of Departmental Evacuation Plan)



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On exiting the building

Report to designated

assembly point promptly Dont block any Emergency Services

route to the building

Add diagram if

possible of exit

routes fordepartment or

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On exiting the building

Report any missing colleagues to your Fire Warden

Report any disabled persons left at Refuge Points

Remain at assembly point until advised otherwise

Do not wander off as it may be assumed that you

are trapped in the building



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On Your Return to Your Workplace Today

Ensure that you know;

The escape routes

Final exit doors and how to open them

Location and types of fire fighting equipment

Locations of call points

Any specific fire procedures including theassembly points

Who your fire wardens are

Who to report to with any defects or badpractices


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Examples of defects to report

Covered smoke detectors

Fire doors damaged or not closing properly

Broken/damaged lighting, especially emergency lighting

Missing or damaged fire extinguishers Service riser covers open.

Accumulation of rubbish and clutter excessive paper in

offices etc.

Obstructed corridors.


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Summary

As a member of staff at the University you have a

responsibility for fire safety. Make sure you know:

What the fire alarm sound like in your building

The Escape routes within your building

If you discover a fire, how to raise the alarm What to do if you hear the fire alarm

Who to call if a fire starts

How to open final exit doors

Why is it important to go to the assembly area? Why fire doors should remain closed at all times?

Why are fire extinguishers provided?


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Thank You!

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