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CONTENTS
Emergency Procedures Fire Prevention Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers Conclusions
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Emergency ProceduresEmergency Procedures
In the event of an accident, In the event of an accident, fire or other emergency fire or other emergency
which cannot be handled by which cannot be handled by the person discovering it, the person discovering it,
theythey must initiate the must initiate the emergency proceduresemergency procedures
DIAL 999DIAL 999
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A.A. Serious Injury/Medical EmergencySerious Injury/Medical Emergency
1. Do not any move the patient unless in a Do not any move the patient unless in a dangerous situation, stay with and reassuredangerous situation, stay with and reassure Call the nearest First Aider & Call Call the nearest First Aider & Call Ambulance(999), call Ambulance(999), call Supervisor toSupervisor to report the report the incidentincident
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If you are trained to tackle fires attempt to If you are trained to tackle fires attempt to extinguishextinguish
If the fire is out of control proceed to the If the fire is out of control proceed to the nearest nearest fire alarm/breakglass or fire alarm/breakglass or phone phone to to raise raise the alarmthe alarm
Proceed to your designated assembly pointProceed to your designated assembly point
Await further instruction from the Emergency Await further instruction from the Emergency Response Co-ordinatorResponse Co-ordinator
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If you hear the FIRE ALARMIf you hear the FIRE ALARM
Evacuate the areaEvacuate the area
Proceed to your designated assembly Proceed to your designated assembly point. point.
Await further instruction from the Await further instruction from the Emergency Response Co-Emergency Response Co-OOrdinatorrdinator
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Remember:Remember:
Maintain your own safety - do not become a Maintain your own safety - do not become a victimvictim
Render first aid if qualified to do soRender first aid if qualified to do so Do not attempt to move injured personsDo not attempt to move injured persons
unless they are in danger of further injuryunless they are in danger of further injury
Remain near the scene and give Remain near the scene and give assistance if requiredassistance if required
It is an offence to interfere with the It is an offence to interfere with the scene of a fatal accidentscene of a fatal accident
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Fire Prevention
The “Fire Triangle” identifies the three components of any fire: Fuel paper, wood, flammable gas, energized electrical
equipment, etc... Energy (heat), sufficient to support combustion. Often
referred to as the ignition source. Oxidizer (air) IF ANY ONE OF THESE IS MISSING, A FIRE CANNOT CONTINUE.
THEREFORE…
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Prevention
Prevention is based on Prevention is based on eliminating or eliminating or minimizing one of the minimizing one of the components of the “Fire components of the “Fire Triangle”Triangle”
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Prevention
Other fire prevention methods include: Heat and/or smoke
detectors. Automatic fire sprinkler
systems. Kitchen hood systems. Building codes and
materials. Flame retardant
furnishings and materials
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Exit Drills
Annual fire drills to be conducted.
Fire Wardens appointed who will do a roll call at each designated assembly point to identify missing persons
Do you know your Fire Warden & location of assembly point?
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Evacuation
Primary and Secondary evacuation routes should be established, by all employees
Exits should be clearly marked and all signs lit and unobstructed.
DO you know where you would go?
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Fire Extinguishers
Essentially, fire extinguishers put out fire by taking away one or more elements of the fire triangle
As different fires involve different materials, various fire extinguishers are available to control individual fires
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Ordinary CombustiblesOrdinary Combustibles
These extinguishers are coloured red, filled with water and charged with compressed air: These extinguishers must only be used on
rubbish fires They must not be used on any electrical
equipment, or fuel Fuel is lighter than water, therefore the
burning fuel will float on the water, spreading the fire
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Flammable LiquidFlammable Liquid
These extinguishers are coloured red with a yellow yellow band around the topband around the top, they consist of water to which AFFF(foam) has been added
Activated in the same way as the water extinguisher To extinguish fuel fire with a foam extinguisher, aim
the jet at the far edge of the fire and slowly work it across.
Fuel fighting extinguishers can be used on both carboniferous and fuel fires
Contains 96% water- must not be used on electrical fires
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COCO22 Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide
A Carbon Dioxide extinguisher is coloured red and has a black stripeblack stripe around the body of the cylinder
It is to be used on electrical fires Electrical equipment located near a
fire should not be switched on until checked by a qualified electrician
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Fire Extinguishers Remember this easy acronym when using
an extinguisher - P.A.S.S.
Pull the pin. Aim the nozzle. Squeeze the handle. Sweep side to side at the base of the
fire.NOTE: If, when using a fire extinguisher, the
fire is physically larger than you can safely handle, evacuate the area and notify others by activating the emergency pull station and call 999
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REMEMBER P.A.S.S.
Pull the pinThis will allow you to discharge the extinguisher
Aim at the base of the fire. If you aim at the flames (which is frequently the temptation), the extinguishing agent will fly right through and do no good. You want to hit the fuel
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Squeeze the top handle or leverThis depresses a button that releases thepressurized extinguishing agent in the extinguisher
Sweep from side to sideuntil the fire is completely out. Start using the extinguisher from a safe distance away, then move forward. Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case it re-ignites
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Extinguishing Fires
Take up a position where access to the fire is unrestricted
Stand up-wind of the fire to avoid smoke and flames Stand up-hill of the fire to avoid dangerous run off Take a crouching position to keep clear of smoke and
heat Identify your line of retreat before tackling the fire Test the extinguisher before moving into the
immediate area of the fire If in any doubt about the type, treat as an electrical
fire. If there is any chance of chemicals being in the fire,
evacuate the area immediately, do not attempt to extinguish it yourself
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Fire
If a fire breaks out that is beyond your ability to handle with a fire extinguisher or other simple means, use the Emergency Procedure to summon help.
Report all fires no matter how small Once used an extinguisher must be
handed in for inspection