Fire Precautions Regulations 1999
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- Created on: 08-03-14 10:51
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- Fire Precautions Regulation 1999
- Requires the employer to:
- carry out FIRE risk assessments
- provide and maintain fire equipment and safeguard those who work there.
- Provide info, training and instruction to employees about fire precautions
- maintain and test fire precautions
- train staff
- make improvements if needed
- All premises are inspected by the fire brigade to ensure everything is ok
- Fire fighting equipment:
- fire alarms
- fire extinguishers
- water - most fires not including electric
- foam - burning liquids
- carbon dioxide - electricity fires
- powder - same as carbon dioxide
- Fire blanket
- fire hose
- Sprinkler system
- fire doors
- Safety Points:
- Don't get personal belongings
- Exit through the nearest exit
- close windows and doors on the way
- Do a head count/register
- Call emergency services
- Get away from the building
- Don't tackle the fire yourself
- Stay calm
- Meet at a prearranged assembly point
- Types of Evacuation :
- Simultaneous - everyone clears the building when the alarm sounds
- Phased - move to different zone then get out
- Defend in Place - where people are about to die, stay where they are for as long as possible
- Requires the employer to:
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