FIRE
Employees shall ensure good standards of housekeeping at all times. A clean and tidy workplace is less likely to be a source of fire. Any act or omission, which you believe may constitute a fire risk, should be immediately notified to your manager who will take the appropriate action.
All potential fire hazards will be identified and the risks assessed and reduced to an acceptable level. More detail about fire risk assessments is in the Healthy and Safety Policy.
Fire fighting equipment will be provided and emergency lighting and fire alarm points fitted as appropriate, following a fire risk assessment. The fire alarm will be tested monthly by activating an alarm point in rotation, such as to test every alarm point over a set period of time.
Fire assembly points will be identified and located in areas beyond any danger from fire. You will be made aware of where you have to report in case of fire. Fire alarms will be activated periodically, without prior notice.
Details of the Company’s fire/emergency procedures, exit and assembly points, are displayed on notice boards around the Company’s premises. You must familiarise yourself with the Company’s emergency procedures to minimise the dangers caused by fire.
You must ensure that you are aware of the nearest fire exit, and its alternative, for emergency use.
You must ensure that you are aware of the nearest fire extinguisher to your work location, its type and know how to operate it.
Regular fire drills will be held to ensure the Company’s fire procedures are effective and to ensure you are familiar with them. These drills are important and must be taken seriously.
Remember:
On discovering a fire:
- Operate the nearest fire alarm;
- Alert other people within your immediate vicinity;
- Do not attempt to tackle the fire unless you have been trained or you feel competent to do so.
On hearing the fire alarm
- Do not delay – evacuate the premises immediately;
- Do not stop to collect personal possessions;
- Remain calm and proceed in an orderly manner;
- Do not reenter the premises or site until the Fire Brigade is satisfied that the premises and site are safe to reenter.