SHE Code 32: Fire and Emergency

Management

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group

Everyone

Who should use this presentation & read the code

STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group

SHE Code 32: “Fire and Emergency Management”

Why a Fire/Emergency safety code?

• A rapid and effective response to a fire or any other emergency is instrumental in preventing injury and minimising the damage to property.

• Requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

STFC Fire Safety BasicsAwareness - Know where the emergency exits and assembly points are.

Fire Alarms - Leave the building when the Fire Alarm sounds – unless it is part of a planned test.

Smoking - Not in any building and at least 5 metres away from one.

Cooking - Grills (Including those in microwave ovens), hot plates, gas stoves, burners and deep fat fryers are not permitted in “Offices”, “Kitchens” or “Tea/Coffee Points”.

Heating - The use of “Open element” electric heaters is discouraged. Do not buy new ones. Contact Estates if additional heating is required.

STFC Fire Safety Basics

Storage - Do not store anything under open stairs.

Corridors - Escape routes should not be blocked or used as storage areas at any time.

Doors - Fire doors should be kept accessible and closed at all times.

Ceiling Tiles - Report all missing tiles to Estates.

Emergency Vehicle Access - Only park in designated areas.

How’s fire safety managed in your building?

Key points

Establishes the need for each site to have an Emergency Plan, tested and reviewed annually.

Describes the response of EVERYONE to fire alarms at STFC sites and the role of building Fire Wardens

Assigns responsibility for installing, testing and maintaining fire management systems to Estates teams, and fire extinguishers & fire drills to SHE Group.

Key points

Establishes the role of Fire Safety Advisor to advise of all aspects of fire safety and develop Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) for all buildings to demonstrate that it is safe to occupy a building.

Appoints Building Fire Managers to leads the annual review and maintenance of FRAs reflecting changes to occupancy, building use and development.

Outlines the process for controlling “Hot Work” (naked flames) outside designated areas/workshops - Hot Work Permits and permit issuers.

All staff, tenants, contractors and visitors must attend the site Fire training every five years.

The code defines specific training for: Building Wardens; Building Fire Managers; Hot Works Permit issuers etc.

To book this training contact your local SHE training contacts: DL/RAL 8288; SO 2061; UKATC 8325

For help or advice with this code contact your local SHE Group

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