The assembly point should be located
far enough away from the building
to afford protection from heat and smoke in a fire situation but not so far away as to discourage people from using it.
Where should your assembly point be located?
Is should be located
opposite to plant/building
. enclosed/fenced then assembly point must be located near to entry/exit of that area.
How far does an assembly point be from the building?
It might sound obvious, but the fundamental factor for deciding on the location of your assembly point should be its distance from the building. Keeping all persons well away from flames and smoke is paramount, and
a gap of 50 feet
between property and assembly point is ideal to avoid debris from collapsing structures.
Where would you find the location of assembly points when an evacuation is required?
In choosing the proper venue for assembly between the point of emergency and the evacuation centre, it is most important that the location be
as close to the boundary of the evacuation area as safe as possible
.
Where the assembly areas are?
They are located
in and around the Sydney and North Sydney CBD zones
and are managed by the NSW Police Force. These new Assembly Areas replace “Safety Sites” in the former NSW Subplan and Guidelines for Business.
Can you have 2 fire assembly points?
In larger premises,
there may be multiple assembly points
, with each area having its own dedicated point. Each assembly point should have a safety officer responsible for managing the affairs of the assembly point during an emergency until the situation is all clear.
Where should you go if you hear the fire alarm going off?
- 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 type of fire is Class A?
Class A:
Ordinary solid combustibles such as paper, wood, cloth and some plastics
. Class B: Flammable liquids such as alcohol, ether, oil, gasoline and grease, which are best extinguished by smothering.
Who is responsible for fire safety in the workplace?
As laid out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005,
employers, owners or landlords
are responsible for the fire safety of anyone working or living on their premises. Their duties to those under their provision include: carrying out fire risk assessments of the premises with regular reviews.
What is refused area?
An area of
refuge
is a location in a building designed to hold occupants during a fire or other emergency, when evacuation may not be safe or possible. Occupants can wait there until rescued or relieved by firefighters.
What is the difference between the meeting point and the assembly point?
A muster point is a pre-determined area where all employees and visitors to an organization gather in the case of an emergency. … Assembly points are a
location for information updates from emergency responders
. They should provide access to washroom facilities as well as protection from the elements.
What is a emergency assembly point?
Emergency Assembly Points (EAPs) are
designated areas on campus
, which are to be used in the case of emergency situations where building evacuation is necessary. They are intended to provide a safer area for individuals to stand, while waiting for emergency personnel to respond.
Where should I assemble after I evacuating the building?
Designate assembly areas,
both inside and outside your workplace
, where employees should gather after evacuating. Assembly locations within the building are often referred to as “areas of refuge.” Make sure your assembly area has sufficient space to accommodate all of your employees.
Why should everyone remain at the assembly area?
Why should everyone remain at the assembly area?
Working as part of the emergency team is important
because you work more effectively in getting as many people evacuated as possible in the shortest time.
What are emergency exits for?
Emergency exit routes are important because they provide a
clear, safe way to evacuate a building in case of a crisis or disaster
. First responders such as fire or police may also utilize emergency exits to enter a building during a disaster or crisis.
Who has the responsibility to check all areas and sweep employees to emergency exits?
Review the plan with each employee. During an evacuation emergency, who has the responsibility to check all areas and sweep employees to emergency exits?
Trained marshals and wardens
.
