Posted By naveen duggal
Hi,this topic is very important,every organisation or company should have a Fire-Evacuation plan, as per HSE/legal/Insurance reuirements.The awareness of Fire evacuation plan is the first part and appropriate fire warden training & fire drills helps in bringing awareness and what is expected to be done in the event of Fire. i.e.
1a. Identify the Emergency escape routes from your building/site, or ask your host, if applicable ,to show you the nearest exit from your place of work or office to Fire Assembly Point and main gate.
1b. Look for the sketch/layout, drawing of the building showing escape routes,displayed on each floor marked with routes showing exit doors, escape route & fire assembly point)
1c. Look for sketch displayed of Location of Fire Alarm (detection) system,fire break glass point, fire-zone displayed.Also location of fire-fighting equipments i.e. portable fire extinguishers cylinders
2.List of responsible persons nominated as Fire wardens & Incharge & HSE manager/ safety officer/first Aider's name & telephone contact nos.& Emergency/Fire Rescue services.
3.Procedure/guidelines to follow, in the event of Fire occurance i.e.
If you discover Fire,then > Raise the Alarm,shout fire, fire, fire ....or use handi-horn or Activate fire alarm bell by pushing the break-glass point,call for Emergency services and security & safety Head,at gate.Inform location of fire-how many persons injured,your name & contact tel.nos. Evacuate the building immediately and assemble at the fire assembly point.Wait for instructions from Fire warden who is responsible for fire-evacuation, Roll call is taken and await for further instructions,if it is safe to return to your office or vacate to outside safe area.
Try to fight the fire by using appropriate type of Fire-extinguisher only,if you are trainned & competent to fight the small fire.
3. Switch-Off power source / ISOLATE (if any) or any other energy source (gas valves etc).
4.Let the Fire-fighting Rescue team or Fire Brigade team fight the fire and bring the situation completely in control.Call for ambulance services for injured persons (if any) also . Feedback to management & follow-up (reports). regds Naveen