Transcript AGENDA - Employers for Disability NI

FIRE COMPLIANCE
& SAFETY NI LTD
AGENDA
Training Fire Marshals to Evacuate
People with Disabilities
by
DAVE THOMPSON
LEGAL
OVERVIEW
AGENDA
The Fire & Rescue Services Role
Inspect & ensure that means of escape
and associated fire safety measures are
provided for all people who may be in a
building, and that both are adequate and
reasonable, taking into account the
circumstances of each particular site.
LEGAL
OVERVIEW
AGENDA
The Person(s) controlling the Building
Under current fire safety legislation the
responsible person must provide a fire risk
assessment which includes an emergency
evacuation plan for all people likely to be
in the premises, including disabled people,
and how that plan will be implemented.
SUMMARY AGENDA
OF RESPONSIBILITIES
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Fire Risk Assessment
Evacuation Plan for ALL
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
Standard Evacuation Plan
Fire Awareness / Marshal Training
Maintenance of Fire Safety Equipment
Emergency Evacuation Drills
EVACUATION
PLAN - CONSIDER
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Staff / public users in premises
Wheel chair user / Mobility impaired
Asthma & other breathing / health issues
Hearing impaired
Visually impaired
Dyslexic / orientation disorders
Learning difficulty / mental health problems
Dexterity problems
WHAT AGENDA
IS A FIRE MARSHAL
A person nominated to implement certain
fire safety measures. This will include
assisting people to evacuate in the event of
fire. It may also include other vital fire safety
roles.
The number of Marshals will depend on the
size and use of the premises. One will
normally be required on each floor or in each
department on each floor.
DUTIES OF
A FIRE MARSHAL
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Assist in safe and full evacuation
Spot fire risks and assess fire safety
Implement the fire routine and fire drill
Sweep search of pre arranged area
Ensure the availability of escape routes
First aid fire fighting where trained
HOW TO DO
A SWEEP SEARCH
AGENDA
• Start in the area closest to the fire
• Work towards the exit – never away from it
• Check all areas for people, paying particular
attention to toilets, bedrooms etc
• Remain calm but persuasive with people
• Close all doors and windows behind you if
safe to do so
• Report to Fire Manager area cleared
FIRE MARSHAL
SWEEP SEARCH
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OTHER FIRE
MARSHAL DUTIES
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Knowledge of Emergency Procedures
Test plans & procedures at regular drills
Practice emergency procedures
Review emergency procedure effectiveness
Role play scenarios in public areas
Grab pack & visitors book
SUMMARY
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Prepare Emergency Plans
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
Staff and Fire Marshal Training
Manual Handling Training
Evacuation Chair Training
Fire Drills regularly & review
FURTHER
INFORMATION
AGENDA
• www.communities.gov.uk/fire/firesafety
Fire safety law – MOE for Disabled
• www.fcsni.com – Free Site Visit
FIRE COMPLIANCE & SAFETY NI LTD
02890 202446
Thanks
DAVE THOMPSON