The University of Strathclyde - IOSH · 2020. 1. 14. · University of Strathclyde • 27 academic...
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Wes Boulstridge
University Fire Safety Adviser
Fire safety challenges in a university environment
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Fires happen and when they do, some of them can be destructive and have a devastating effect on
the organisation.
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York University 2012
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Nottingham University 2015
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Southampton University 2005 & 2014
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Glasgow School of Art 2014 & 2018
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Bristol University 2018
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University of St Andrews 2019
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The Cube – Bolton 2019
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University of Strathclyde 2012
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University of Strathclyde
• 27 academic buildings
• Approx. 3,500 staff and 21,500 students
• 10 large student residences
• Approx. 1,500 residents
• 8 off campus sites
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My top 10 Challenges
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1. Occupancy of buildings
• A large multi sited organisation with many large multi occupied buildings.
• A number of different faculties made up of a number of different departments.
e.g. the Faculty of Science has Chemistry, Physics, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences etc. ……………. each of which effectively operates as a separate business.
• All departments will use a number of different buildings at different times.
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2. ResponsibilityIn multi sited organisations, there is a need to establish responsibility for fire safety within the organisation as a whole, which will require the occupiers to collaborate and not work in silos.
• The University Principal will be the designated Duty Holder for ensuring that the organisation is suitably resourced to manage fire safety.
• Director of Estates will be a designated joint Duty Holder for all of the buildings.
• Heads of Department will also be designated joint Duty Holders in relation to their areas of responsibility.
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Resistance
• Not my responsibility
• The Security Wardens will do it
• The Fire Service will do it
• I don’t usually work in this building
• The last fire officer said it was okay
• I’ve seen it in another building
• Building Control have passed it
• It’s been like this for years
• We don’t have the resources
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Our solution
• Clear ‘Fire Safety Policy’
• Define who the duty holder(s) is/are
• Define delegated responsibilities e.g.
• Dept. fire safety coordinator
• Fire marshals
• Persons to use fire extinguishers
• Persons to assist with the disabled occupants
• In-house ‘monthly fire safety checks’
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3. People
Different cultures and attitudes towards fire safety
Challenges
• Different cultures and attitudes towards fire safety
• Apathy, reluctance for change and a reluctance to accept responsibility
• Young, vulnerable and maybe immature regarding life skills and independence in general
Solutions
• Acknowledge
• Culture change needed
• Information and guidance -welcome packs, handbooks, induction training, building familiarisation, lead by example
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People (cont’d)
Challenges Solutions
• Issues involving unauthorised access –multiple points of entry, tailgating, city centre location
• Differing staff resources available to assist in different locations
• Reduced resources in common areas (libraries, canteens etc.)
• Reduced resources when the building is occupied after normal working hours
• ID cards, access control devices, CCTV, security warden patrols
• Training and reminders of responsibility to manage their areas of responsibility
• Consider utilising and resourcing a small number of buildings for ‘out of hours access’
• Ensure suitable and sufficient resources are available
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Emergency fire action plans
• Different buildings
• Where to get them
• Guests and visitors
• Make them as generic as possible
• Delivered during staff induction training, available for all staff on website and reflected on the fire action notices; displayed on the escape routes
• Delivered during ‘safety briefs’
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4. Fire drills
• Lectures
• Weather
• VIP visits
• Examinations
• That’s the whole point!
• Don’t carry them out in the rain
• Liaise with all departments to confirm that there are no VIP visits or important events
• Obtain the examination time tables and plan around them
PROVIDE FEEDBACK / REPORT
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5. Training attendances
• Why – can’t somebody else do it?
• Too busy
• Waiting lists
• Mandatory – roles and responsibilities
• Schedule between semesters or Wednesday afternoons
• Offer depts’ their own training courses – arrange in their facilities.
• On-line training
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Relevant Training
• Fire awareness training for all
• Fire marshal training
• Fire extinguisher training
• Evacuation lift training
• Evacuation chair training
• Investigation of fire alerts training
• Refresher training requirements
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6. Fireloading
• Contractors
• Departments
• Robust arrangements with contractors
• Regular site checks
• Raise issues and concerns
• Provide guidance on removal and collection of waste
• Challenge issues and concerns
• Take photographs – build up a record to identify trends
• Communicate via email
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7. Security or Fire Safety?
• Security is an automatic thought
• Installation of electric door locking devices are not adequately controlled
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8.Issues identified in the FRAs
• 102 FRAs with about 1500 ‘ish actions
• All with multiple duty holders
• Shared areas
• Checking that remedial actions have been acknowledged and addressed – although all significant issues are managed to conclusion directly by myself
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9. Unwanted Fire Alert Signals (UFAS)
Too many false alarms. In order to address these issues, it is important to acknowledge and understand the possible consequences;
Consideration should be given to the following;
• Procedure of carrying out an investigation of the fire alert
• Upgrade or adapt the existing fire alarm system
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10. Adapting to changes
• Cladding
• Change of approach to construction sites and asset protection
• Updates to the sector specific guides
• Updates to the Technical Handbook – Non-Domestic
Continual work required with the addition of new staff and obviously ……………
A new batch of students every year!
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My Top TipsFire safety is a hard sell at times. To assist with this, I would suggest the following:
• Communication is vital and don’t expect overnight action;
• Be realistic and set achievable targets;
• Consider working groups;
• Adopt a positive ‘can do attitude’ – or at least explore all possible avenues before saying no.
• Get out and be seen;
• Back up your meetings and advice with confirmatory emails;
• Consider meeting with your counterparts;
• Be consistent;
• Be available to listen to concerns, provide clarity and when necessary, take on board other suggestions and recommendations;
• Be reasonable – recommendations should be proportionate to the costs and resources required to achieve it;
• Fire risk assessments and fire drill reports - highlight good practice and don’t simply identify failings.
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My Top Tips
• Work on your people skills to win friends and influence people and enhance your credibility;
• Be persistent;
• Be approachable;
• Have thick skin;
• Ensure that you are seen to be part of the solution.
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