SAFETY & SECURITY
Dorgard keeping fire doors open legally
fire and smoke if fitted correctly and there are no excessive gaps around the door, ironmongery on the door is to the correct fire rating and the right standard. If you have not had your fire doors assessed for some time it is wise to arrange a fire door inspection. A qualified inspector will visit to assess each fire door, frame, and hardware. You will then receive a clear and detailed report about which fire doors are compliant and if further work is required.
https://www.safelincs.co.uk/fire-door-inspection/ ALERTING HARD OF HEARING AND DEAF
RESIDENTS OF A FIRE Many elderly residents are hard of hearing or deaf and may not hear the fire alarm, particularly at night when they are asleep. You will need to ensure that all residents have early warning of a fire. Specific fire alarms for the deaf and hard of hearing work with your existing fire alarm system, making it easy to accommodate this adjustment. Vibrating pads can be placed under pillows and strobe lights fitted to communal areas, enabling all residents to be alerted quickly should a fire break out.
https://www.safelincs.co.uk/fire-alarms-for-the-hard-of-hearing/ https://www.safelincs.co.uk/deafgard-portable-and-wirefree-smoke-alarm-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/?q=alarms+for+deaf
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Staff, residents and visitors must know what to do in the event of the fire alarm sounding. Delays in evacuating vulnerable residents or visitors can happen when staff are unfamiliar with routines and processes and can put lives at risk. Regular drills are required to keep this fresh in everyone’s minds. Consider how you will evacuate people with disabilities and limited mobility. Evacuation equipment such as evacuation chairs, sheets, and sledges will provide a safe means of escape.
https://www.safelincs.co.uk/evacuation-equipment/ RECORD KEEPING
You must record all your fire safety checks and maintenance routines to provide evidence that you are adhering to your legal requirements. Fire safety log books are either paper or electronic. Online log books act as a record of compliance, and can send you email reminders to carry out checks. They allow you to send the reminders to the individuals responsible for the particular check, saving you time and ensuring checks are being carried out.
https://www.safelincs.co.uk/search.php?q=fire+safety+log+books
https://www.safelincs.co.uk/fire-safety-log-book/?q=log%20books
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