Fire Awareness Presentation

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Fire Awareness Training


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Contents

Course Objective Introduction Legal Requirements The Fire Triangle

Section 1 - Fire Safety Section 2 - Fire Safety Precautions Section 3 - Dealing with Fire Situations Section 4 - Fire Fighting Equipment


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Course Objective

Have an awareness of the law. Understand the chemistry of fire (Fire Triangle). Know about general fire safety measures. How to raise the alarm on discovering a fire.

What to do on hearing the fire alarm.

The location and use of escape routes and assembly points. Understand the role of the Fire Warden. Be aware of fire fighting equipment. Responsibilities regarding visitors.


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Introduction

Why is fire training necessary?

Legal requirement to adequately train staff in fire safety. Insurance requirements. Company have a Duty of Care.


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Legal Requirements

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.


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Fire Triangle

F U E L


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Section 1

Fire Safety

What you should know Means of escape Fire doors Fire alarms, detectors and fire fighting equipment


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Fire Safety

What you need to know

Fire Safety Procedure. Fire Safety Prevention Measures. Fire safety signs. Action to take in the event of a fire. Hazards associated with fire. Fire escape routes and assembly point.


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Means of Escape

Fire Exits.

Fire Doors. Escape Routes. Assembly Points.

Fire Safety


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Fire Doors

Always keep doors closed.

Never wedge fire doorsopen.

Fines can be imposed

Fire Safety


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Fire alarms, Detectors and Fire Fighting Equipment

Do not misuse fire alarms. Do not tamper with or activate smoke detection equipment. Do not tamper with fire fighting equipment such as

extinguishers and fire blankets.

Fire Safety


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Section 2

Fire Safety Precautions

Good housekeeping Smoking Kitchens


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Good Housekeeping

Good housekeeping practices = fire safety. Simple, routine precautionary measures = reduced risk.

Conduct regular checks.Report any fire hazards.Empty rubbish bins and skips regularly.Do not leave rubbish bags adjacent to buildings.

Every employee has a legal duty to prevent

fire at work.


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Good Housekeeping

Where appropriate, electrical appliances, machinery andequipment should be unplugged when not in use.

Only approved electrical equipment. Fuse Ratings.

Overloading sockets. Fan heaters turn off before going home


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Good Housekeeping

Hazardous substances.Replace lids after use.Keep containers away from sunlight and heat sources.Dispose of containers safely.


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Good Housekeeping

Escape routes.Never block.Never obscure fire signs, fire suppression

equipment or call points.


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Smoking

Help prevent unnecessary fires by only smoking indesignated areas and disposing of cigarettes andmatches in an appropriate manner

No smoking in buildings


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Kitchens

Hobs gas or electric. Ovens. Toasters.


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Section 3

Dealing with Fire Situations

Fire action notices Action in the Event of a fire Summoning Fire Service On hearing the fire alarm Fire Wardens Disabled Employees/Visitors Dealing with Smoke Classes of Fire


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Fire Action Notices

Displayed by call points Gives details of:

How to raise the alarmWhat to do on hearing the alarm

Location of:First Aid Fire Fighting AppliancesNearest Fire ExitAssembly Point


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Action in the Event of Fire

Raise the alarm Summons Fire Service Evacuate building

Only Fire Wardens should attempt to fight fires

(if practical)


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Summoning Fire Service

Dial 999 give following information:Location of fireType of fireSuspected casualties/persons trappedAdditional hazards (if applicable)


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On hearing the fire alarm Evacuate the building using nearest exit. Assist visitors/contractors from the premises. Close doors and windows, if time permits. Proceed to assembly point.Do Not

Take risks Stop to collect personal belongings Use lifts Return to the building unless told is safe to do so by Fire Service

Personnel.


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Fire Wardens

Ensure that rooms/areas are fully evacuated. Ensure that windows and doors are shut. Carry out roll call for area of control. Reports to Fire Marshall at assembly point. Trained to use fire fighting equipment.


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Disabled Employees/Visitors

Management to be made aware. Risk Assessment carried out on individuals. Findings to be passed on to individuals and Department

Managers.

Staff are responsible for any guests in their charge.


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Dealing with Smoke

A combination of lethal gases, vapours and particles ofpartially burnt materials.

Most fires release smoke ALL smoke is dangerous.

Never open a door if you see smoke behind it.

If trapped by smoke you should:

Lie on the floor. Breathe through your nose. Crawl to safety. Raise the alarm when it is safe to do so.


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SAFE FOR USE ONELECTRICAL FIRES.

SAFE FOR USE ON

GASEOUS FIRES.

SAFE FOR USE ON

FLAMMABLE LIQUID

FIRES.

SAFE FOR USE ON

WOOD, PAPER,

TEXTILES ETC.

Classes of Fire


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Section 4

Fire Fighting Equipment

Fire Extinguishers Fire Blankets How to use Fire Extinguishers How to use Fire Blankets


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Fire Extinguishers

Different types of extinguishers. To comply with European Standard EN3, all extinguishers

have to be red in colour.

5% of the surface area can be the colour thatdenotes the contents.

All must have a pictorial guide on how to use theextinguisher.

There must also be an icon to show what type offire to use it on.


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Fire Extinguishers Water

Extinguishes by:

Removing heat Cooling burning materialsUse for Class A Fires:

Wood, paper and textiles only WARNING - NEVER USE ON LIVE

ELECTRICALS, OILS OR FATS


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Fire Extinguishers

Extinguishes by: Removing heat Cooling burning materials Removing oxygen and

smothering the fire

Use for Class A and B Fires: Flammable liquids Can also be used on wood,

paper, textiles andflammable gases


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Fire Extinguishers

Extinguishes by:

Reacting physically with thechemical reaction of fire

Use for Class A, B, C and liveelectrical fires:

Flammable gases Can also be used on wood,

paper, textiles, flammableliquids and electrical fires


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Fire Extinguishers

Extinguishes by:

Displacing oxygen and smothering thefire

Use for Class B and electrical fires:

Live electrical fires WARNING - DO NOT TOUCH THE PLASTIC

HORN DURING USE AND BE AWARE OFTHE LOUD NOISE DURING DISCHARGE

This type of extinguisher is not veryeffective when used outside


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Fire Blankets

Extinguishes by:

Displacing oxygen and smothering thefire

Use on Class B and hot oil fires: Chip pan fires


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How to use extinguishers Locate and remove pin Aim the nozzle at the base of

the fire

Squeeze the handle and movethe nozzle from side to side in asweeping motion



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How to use a fire blanket

Pull down the tapes Open the blanket fully, keeping hands

safely wrapped

Place over the flames, approaching the firefrom the side if possible

Leave the blanket over the fire and turn offthe power/fuel supply



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