In all cases of fire, call 911 immediately. Someone must report the fire. Do not assume someone else is making this call, make the call yourself!! Know
the nearest emergency egress/exit routes and evacuation actions for your area
.
What should you do in case of fire at workplace?
Alert all other individuals within the workplace by activating the
nearest fire alarm
, shouting clearly or by using other procedures set in place by your company. Use the nearest exit to evacuate the workplace. Use a fire extinguisher to put the fire out.
What should you do if a fire alarm sounds while you are at work?
When the fire alarm sounds,
you must leave the building immediately
. Never assume that the alarm is false or that the system is being tested. When a system test is being conducted the building will be posted with a notice indicating the day and time of the test.
What should staff members do on hearing the fire alarm?
When you hear a fire alarm, you
must act immediately
. Never assume that it could be a false alarm as the longer you wait after hearing a fire alarm the less time you will get to evacuate yourself and your loved ones out of the affected premises.
What is the correct way to respond to a fire alarm?
- Immediately evacuate the building to the outside.
- NEVER go back to retrieve personal belongings.
- Move away from the front of the building to allow the fire fighters and their trucks to access the building.
What do you do in case of a false fire alarm?
Do not call the Fire Service if you know for certain that it was a false alarm. If it is a false alarm, and they have already been summoned,
tell the Fire and Rescue Service
why it is a false alarm and be prepared to show them the cause. This will help them to deal with the situation in the shortest possible time.
What is workplace fire safety?
OSHA standards require employers to provide proper exits, fire fighting equipment, and employee training to
prevent fire deaths and injuries
in the workplace. Each workplace building must have at least two means of escape remote from each other to be used in a fire emergency.
What four steps should you follow in case of fire?
- Activate the fire alarm.
- Call 911 immediately and provide information.
- Assist injured personnel or notify emergency responders of the medical emergency.
- Exit the building following emergency maps.
What are 4 things a fire safety plan should include?
Instructions for building occupants and staff on fire prevention methods and what to do in case of fire.
The method of training supervisory staff for fire emergencies
. The method and frequency of conducting fire drills. The control of fire hazards throughout the building.
What are the 3 categories of evacuation?
- Single-stage: If all residents are deemed independent of help, all residents can evacuate immediately with minimal assistance.
- Progressive horizontal: Occasions when most residents are dependent on staff assistance for a successful evacuation.
What is the minimum action every employee should take when they hear a fire alarm?
Leave the fire area immediately
. Activate the fire alarm and/or alert other staff. If safe to do so, assist anyone in immediate danger. Close all doors behind you to confine the fire.
How often do day staff require fire training?
How often do day staff require fire training? In general, your day-to-day workforce should be trained
once every 12 months
on fire safety. However, it’s important to consider staff turnover, when assessing training needs.
What patients should be evacuated first?
Patients in immediate danger should
be moved first. They should follow a lead nurse into a safe area. Move patients who are closest to danger first (non-ambulatory and ambulatory). Direct ambulatory patients toward a safe area.
What is a fire response plan?
It stands for
RESCUE, ALARM, CONFINE, EXTINGUISH/EVACUATE
. P.A.S.S: An acronym that hospital personnel use to remember their duties for discharging a fire extinguisher.
What is the first step of the fire response?
RACE: Remove, Alarm, Confine and Extinguish or Evacuate
This easy to remember acronym is our University procedure in the case of a fire. Particularly in the hospital, every staff member is trained to recognize and respond appropriately in the case of a fire using this term.
Can the fire service fine you for a false alarm?
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is to charge businesses for call outs if they attend more than 10 false alarms in a 12-month period, from 1 January. LFB said the
£290 fine
would not affect domestic properties or care homes. …
