UESTION ns when they are needed?
As can be appreciated there can be real benefits for staff practising phased evacuation phases as it is likely that, in the early stages of a fire, it will be confined to a single compartment or room. This system will allow more time to evacuate staff or visitors who are less able to help themselves.
Common Observations from Fire Evacuation Exercises
Here we list a few of our findings from evacuation drills at different premises we have witnessed in the recent past:
1. People not checking the fire panel to identify the location of the alarm. The fire alarm was ignored for up to 10 minutes by staff. When asked why, they said that it was always going off and they expected it was another false alarm.
2. The alarm was ignored and staff carried on cooking and cleaning.
3. Following a complete evacuation the manager declared everyone was accounted for. However, two visitors were still inside, one in the toilet and one contractor repairing machinery in the workshop.
4. Disabling of the alarm system by the managers and staff from previous accidental/false alarm actuations the day before. When the break- glass call point was operated for the fire drill, the alarm did not work.
These are just some of the issues that can be identified during a fire drill, there is no substitute for regular training.
Checklist for a Successful Fire Evacuation Exercise
• Is the aim of the fire drill clear?
• Raising the alarm
• Recognising the alarm signal, especially if different signals are used for alerts to evacuate
• Staff roles and responsibilities
• Calling the Fire and Rescue Service
• Operational equipment requirements
• Are disabled people catered for?
• Securing the workplace • Data security • Search procedures • Fire Marshall duties • Reporting concerns • Roll call registers
• Staying at the assembly area until released
• Inclement weather procedures
• Liaison with the fire service
• Return to work procedures
• Do staff understand the stages of an evacuation relevant to their building?
• Have staff had adequate instruction and practice?
STK Associates are offering members of Pitchcare a chance to have a full evacuation exercise drill observed by one of their assessors. They will offer feedback in a simple format to help you debrief your staff and make an appraisal on your system. This service is available free of charge for companies purchasing a Fire Risk Assessment from STK Associates.
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