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Goals of a Fire Prevention ProgramGoals of a Fire Prevention Program Fire Prevention StrategyFire Prevention Strategy Methods of Fire extinguishingMethods of Fire extinguishing Housekeeping IssuesHousekeeping Issues Electrical Fire HazardsElectrical Fire Hazards Types of ExtinguishersTypes of Extinguishers How to use Fire ExtinguishersHow to use Fire Extinguishers EvacuationEvacuation

Life SafetyLife Safety The primary goal of fire safety efforts is to The primary goal of fire safety efforts is to

protect building occupants from injury and to protect building occupants from injury and to prevent loss of life. prevent loss of life.

Property ProtectionProperty Protection The secondary goal of fire safety is to prevent The secondary goal of fire safety is to prevent

property damage. property damage. Protection of OperationsProtection of Operations

By preventing fires and limiting damage we By preventing fires and limiting damage we can assure that work operations will continue.can assure that work operations will continue.

The Strategy of Preventing The Strategy of Preventing a Fire a Fire

A fire must have three things to ignite and A fire must have three things to ignite and maintain combustion:maintain combustion: FuelFuel Heat Heat OxygenOxygen

The basic strategy of fire prevention is to The basic strategy of fire prevention is to control or isolate sources of fuel and heat in control or isolate sources of fuel and heat in order to prevent combustion.order to prevent combustion.

If all three are not present in sufficient If all three are not present in sufficient quantities a fire will not ignite or a fire will quantities a fire will not ignite or a fire will not be able to sustain combustionnot be able to sustain combustion

FIRE TRIANGLE ( FOH )FIRE TRIANGLE ( FOH )

FUEL FUEL A combustible substance either A combustible substance either

solid, liquid or gassolid, liquid or gas

OXYGEN OXYGEN usually air which contains usually air which contains

approx. 20 % approx. 20 % oxygen.oxygen.

Heat Heat Required heat, it varies from Required heat, it varies from

material to material.material to material.

Risks of FireRisks of Fire

Impact on the organisation:Impact on the organisation: Structural damage to buildingsStructural damage to buildings Loss – financial, reputation, facilities, Loss – financial, reputation, facilities,

research, expertise, and lost workresearch, expertise, and lost work

Impact on the environment:Impact on the environment: Pollution – water, air, soil, flora & Pollution – water, air, soil, flora &

fauna.fauna.

Risks of FireRisks of Fire

Impact on human life:Impact on human life: Physical injuries e.g. burns, Physical injuries e.g. burns, smoke smoke

inhalation!inhalation!

Psychological effects e.g. post traumatic Psychological effects e.g. post traumatic stress syndromestress syndrome

Occupational issues e.g. loss of Occupational issues e.g. loss of earnings, unemployment, work related earnings, unemployment, work related stress.stress.

Loss of lifeLoss of life

Fire at BradfordFire at Bradford11th May 198511th May 1985

? TimeTime??? How many died?How many died?? Why?Why?

3-4 Minutes3-4 Minutes 56 people lost their lives, 265 injured56 people lost their lives, 265 injured Cause – match or cigarette stubbed out in a Cause – match or cigarette stubbed out in a

polystyrene cup, fuelled by rubbish underneath polystyrene cup, fuelled by rubbish underneath wooden stand.wooden stand.

Very Poor standards of Very Poor standards of ffire safety & ire safety & housekeepinghousekeeping

Methods of Fire Extinguishing( Methods of Fire Extinguishing( SBC)SBC)

Starvation – Removal of fuelStarvation – Removal of fuel

This is a method in which the This is a method in which the surrounding materials are surrounding materials are removed from the seat of fire to removed from the seat of fire to starve, without supply of fuel starve, without supply of fuel the fire will be starved and the fire will be starved and extinguished.extinguished.

For example – fire in a Field can For example – fire in a Field can

be starved by removing the be starved by removing the material which caught fire.material which caught fire.


Blanketing / Smothering – Blanketing / Smothering – Removal of Removal of

oxygenoxygen

In this method the oxygen supply of In this method the oxygen supply of the fire ares will be cut off. Naturally the fire ares will be cut off. Naturally the fire will be off because of lack of the fire will be off because of lack of oxygen.oxygen.

For example – fire in a Bowl can be For example – fire in a Bowl can be

extinguished by covering it with plate extinguished by covering it with plate

Blanket on humanBlanket on human


Cooling– Removal of Heat Cooling– Removal of Heat

Water is normally used for cooling the Water is normally used for cooling the fire because it has the greatest heat fire because it has the greatest heat absorbingabsorbing

It is the best fire fighting media for It is the best fire fighting media for solid fires like Wood, Leaves, Cotton & solid fires like Wood, Leaves, Cotton & Charcoal .Charcoal .

But it should not be used in But it should not be used in Inflammable liquid Fires – petrolInflammable liquid Fires – petrol Gas Fires - NitrineGas Fires - Nitrine Metal Fires – Sodium & Potassium.Metal Fires – Sodium & Potassium.

Good housekeeping habits are an important part of a safe Good housekeeping habits are an important part of a safe workplace. workplace.

Why is good housekeeping important?Why is good housekeeping important? To reduce amounts of flammable and combustible To reduce amounts of flammable and combustible

materials. materials. To reduce ignition hazards.To reduce ignition hazards. To ensure safe emergency evacuation of occupants.To ensure safe emergency evacuation of occupants. To allow for quick emergency response.To allow for quick emergency response.

General Housekeeping General Housekeeping GuidelinesGuidelines

Work areas, aisles, walkways, stairways, and Work areas, aisles, walkways, stairways, and equipmentequipment should be kept clear of loose materials, should be kept clear of loose materials, trash, scraps, etc.trash, scraps, etc.

Never block aisles, fire exits, emergency Never block aisles, fire exits, emergency equipment, or alarm pull stations with equipment equipment, or alarm pull stations with equipment or materials.or materials.

Avoid build up of combustible trash and waste such Avoid build up of combustible trash and waste such as paper, wood, cardboard, etc.as paper, wood, cardboard, etc.

Keep use and storage of flammables and Keep use and storage of flammables and combustibles to a minimum.combustibles to a minimum.

Clean up all spills such as grease, oil, or water Clean up all spills such as grease, oil, or water immediately. A delay could result in accidents.immediately. A delay could result in accidents.

Storage GuidelinesStorage Guidelines No storage is allowed in No storage is allowed in

corridors and stairwells. A corridors and stairwells. A cluttered hallway could cluttered hallway could slow down emergency slow down emergency evacuation.evacuation.

Storage must not exceed a Storage must not exceed a plane of 18 inches below plane of 18 inches below sprinkler heads or smoke sprinkler heads or smoke detectors. Storage that detectors. Storage that breaks this plane may breaks this plane may prevent sprinkler heads prevent sprinkler heads from fully covering room from fully covering room during a fire.during a fire.

A simulated example of how storage can protrude into 18 inch plane below sprinkler heads.

NOTICE

Storage guidelines are applicable to all locations within ISU buildings and are not limited to storage rooms. This includes stored materials in offices, labs, etc.

Storage GuidelinesStorage Guidelines

All storage must All storage must be at least 3 ft be at least 3 ft from electrical from electrical panels. In some panels. In some emergency emergency situations it will situations it will be necessary to be necessary to access these access these panels quickly.panels quickly.

Maintain at least a 3ft Maintain at least a 3ft clearance from heating clearance from heating surfaces, air ducts, heaters, surfaces, air ducts, heaters, and lighting fixtures. and lighting fixtures.

Storage of combustible Storage of combustible materials in mechanical materials in mechanical rooms is prohibited. rooms is prohibited.

Improper Storage in front of Electrical Panel

Improper Mechanical Room Storage

Electrical hazards are the cause of numerous Electrical hazards are the cause of numerous workplace fires each year. Faulty electrical workplace fires each year. Faulty electrical equipment or misuse of equipment produces heat equipment or misuse of equipment produces heat and sparks that serve as ignition sources in the and sparks that serve as ignition sources in the presence of flammable and combustible presence of flammable and combustible materials.materials.

Examples of common ignition hazards:Examples of common ignition hazards: overloading circuitsoverloading circuits use of unapproved electrical devicesuse of unapproved electrical devices damaged or worn wiringdamaged or worn wiring

Fire SafetyFire Safety-Electrical -Electrical IssuesIssues

Extension cordsExtension cords Extension cords are only approved for Extension cords are only approved for

temporary use. They may only be used for a temporary use. They may only be used for a period of three days or less. Instead of using period of three days or less. Instead of using extension cords contact Operations Dept. to extension cords contact Operations Dept. to install permanent wiring.install permanent wiring.

When using extension cords check for defaults When using extension cords check for defaults such as frays, brittleness, or broken wires.such as frays, brittleness, or broken wires.

Never place extension cords in high traffic Never place extension cords in high traffic areas where they can be damaged by being areas where they can be damaged by being stepped on or run over by equipment.stepped on or run over by equipment.

Electrical Electrical FireFire Safety Safety

ElectricalElectrical FireFire SafetySafety

Multi-plug strips Multi-plug strips Should only be used for office equipment such Should only be used for office equipment such

as computers, printers, and fax machines. as computers, printers, and fax machines. Other common items such as microwaves, Other common items such as microwaves,

refrigerators, and copy machines must be refrigerators, and copy machines must be plugged directly into wall outlets. plugged directly into wall outlets.

Multi-plug strips should have a fuse or circuit Multi-plug strips should have a fuse or circuit breaker and be ISI Marked.breaker and be ISI Marked.

ElectricalElectrical FireFire SafetySafety

Avoid the following Avoid the following improper and improper and hazardous practices:hazardous practices: Never use three prong Never use three prong

adapters that allow a adapters that allow a three pronged plug to three pronged plug to plug into a two prong plug into a two prong outlet.outlet.

Never use any item Never use any item with a damaged or with a damaged or frayed electrical cord.frayed electrical cord.

Space Heaters are not Space Heaters are not allowed in the allowed in the premisespremises

Never daisy chain or Never daisy chain or piggy back multi-plug piggy back multi-plug strips and electrical strips and electrical cords (plugging strips cords (plugging strips and cords into each and cords into each other).other).

Piggy-backed multi-plug strips

Selecting the correct type Selecting the correct type of extinguisher to useof extinguisher to use

ClassClass MaterialMaterial Extinguisher TypeExtinguisher Type

A - SOLIDA - SOLID SOLIDSSOLIDS such as such as paper, wood, paper, wood,

plasticplastic

Water Water POWDER POWDER FoamFoam

B - LiquidB - Liquid Flammable Flammable LIQUIDSLIQUIDS such such

as paraffin, as paraffin, petrol, oil.petrol, oil.

POWDER POWDER Foam Foam CO2CO2



CC Flammable Flammable GASESGASES such as such as

propane and propane and butanebutane

POWDERPOWDER

DD METALSMETALS such such as Magnesium as Magnesium and Aluminiumand Aluminium

POWDERPOWDER



EE ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL FIRESFIRES

CO2 Powder CO2 Powder

Types of Fire Types of Fire ExtinguishersExtinguishers

Different types of fire extinguishers are designed to Different types of fire extinguishers are designed to fight different classes of fire.fight different classes of fire.

The 3 most common types of fire extinguishers are:The 3 most common types of fire extinguishers are:

1. Water (APW)

2. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

3. Dry Chemical (ABC, BC, DC)


1.1. Water (APW) Fire Extinguishers Water (APW) Fire ExtinguishersLarge silver fire extinguishers that stand about 2 feet tall and weigh about 25 pounds when full.

APW stands for “Air-Pressurized Water.”

Filled with ordinary tap water and pressurized air, they are essentially large squirt guns.


1.1. Water (APW) Fire Extinguishers Water (APW) Fire Extinguishers

APW’s extinguish fire by taking away the “heat” element of the Fire Triangle.



APW’s are designed for Class A fires only:Wood, paper, cloth.

Using water on a flammable liquid fire could cause the fire to spread.

Using water on an electrical fire increases the risk of electrocution. If you have no choice but to use an APW on an electrical fire, make sure the electrical equipment is un-plugged or de-energized.



APWs will be found in older buildings, particularly in public hallways, as well as in Residence Halls.

They will also be found in computer laboratories. It is important to remember, however, that computer equipment must be disconnected from its electrical source before using a water extinguisher on it.


2.2. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers

CO2 cylinders are red. They range in size from 5 lbs to 100 lbs or larger. On larger sizes, the horn will be at the end of a long, flexible hose.

The pressure in a CO2

extinguisher is so great, bits of dry ice may shoot out of the horn!



CO2s will frequently be found in laboratories, mechanical rooms, kitchens, and flammable liquid storage areas.

CO2’s are designed for Class B and C(Flammable Liquids and Electrical Sources)fires only!

In accordance with NFPA regulations (and manufacturers’ recommendations), all CO2 extinguishers at OSU undergo hydrostatic testing and recharge every 5 years.



CO2 is very cold as it comes out of the extinguisher, so it cools the fuel as well.

Carbon dioxide is a non-flammable gas that takes away the oxygen element of the fire triangle. Without oxygen, there is no fire.



Class A materials may also smolder and re-ignite.

A CO2 may be ineffective in extinguishing a Class A fire because it may not be able to displace enough oxygen to successfully put the fire out.


3.3. Dry Chemical (ABC) Fire Extinguishers Dry Chemical (ABC) Fire Extinguishers

The powder also works to interrupt the chemical reaction of fire. These extinguishers are very effective at putting out fire.

Dry chemical extinguishers put out fire by coating the fuel with a thin layer of dust. This separates the fuel from the oxygen in the air.



At OSU, “ABC” fire extinguishers are filled with a fine yellow powder. The greatest portion of this powder is composed of monoammonium phosphate. The extinguishers are pressurized with nitrogen.

ABC extinguishers are red. On campus, they range in size from 5 to 20 lbs.



You may see them labeled:

• DC (for “Dry Chemical”)• ABC (can be used on Class A, B, or C fires)• BC (designed for use on Class B and C fires)

Dry chemical extinguishers come in a variety of types…



An “ABC” extinguisher will have a label like this, indicating it may be used on Class A, B and C fires.

It is extremely important to identify which types of dry chemical extinguishers are located in your area!

You don’t want to mistakenly use a “BC” extinguisher on a Class A fire thinking that it was an “ABC” extinguisher.



Dry chemical extinguishers with powder designed for Class B and C fires (“BC” extinguishers) may be located in places such as commercial kitchens and areas with flammable liquids.

On campus, you will find ABC’s in public hallways of new buildings, in laboratories, break rooms, offices, chemical storage areas, mechanical rooms, University vehicles, etc.

How to Use a Fire How to Use a Fire ExtinguisherExtinguisher

It’s easy to remember how to It’s easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you use a fire extinguisher if you remember the acronym remember the acronym PASSPASS::

PPull AAim SSqueeze SSweep

P.A.S.S.PULL

AIM

SQUEEZE

SWEEP

How to Use a Fire How to Use a Fire ExtinguisherExtinguisher Extinguishers Extinguishers

Common FeaturesCommon Features

Locking pinLocking pin Carrying handle / operating lever Carrying handle / operating lever Pressure gaugePressure gauge Label :Label :

TypeType (Water, C02, Dry Chemical) (Water, C02, Dry Chemical) Classification Classification (A, B, C)(A, B, C) NFPA capacity RatingNFPA capacity Rating Instructions Instructions

Discharge nozzle or hornDischarge nozzle or horn


PPull the pin…ull the pin…

This will This will allow you allow you to to discharge discharge the the extinguisheextinguisherr


AAim at the base of the fire…im at the base of the fire…

Hit the fuel.Hit the fuel.

If you aim at If you aim at the flames...the flames... … the extinguishing agent will fly right through and do no good.


SSqueeze the top handle…queeze the top handle…

This depresses This depresses a button that a button that releases the releases the pressurized pressurized extinguishing extinguishing agent. agent.


SSweep from side to side…weep from side to side…

.. until the fire .. until the fire is completely is completely out. out. Start using the extinguisher from a safe distance away, then slowly move forward.Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case it re-ignites.

Points to RememberPoints to Remember Before attempting to use any fire Before attempting to use any fire

extinguisher always check the label to extinguisher always check the label to ensure it is suitable and safe to use.ensure it is suitable and safe to use.

In fires involving electrical equipment In fires involving electrical equipment and gaseous fires, the prime need is to and gaseous fires, the prime need is to SWITCH THE SUPPLY OFF!SWITCH THE SUPPLY OFF!

Extinguishing before the supply is off Extinguishing before the supply is off may cause an explosion or electric shock.may cause an explosion or electric shock.

Fighting a Fire!Fighting a Fire!

Only fight a fire …..Only fight a fire ….. when an exit is to your backwhen an exit is to your back when it is small and in the early when it is small and in the early

stages stages when you have the correct fire when you have the correct fire

equipment & you know how to use itequipment & you know how to use it when the equipment is depleted when the equipment is depleted

leave the area as quickly as possible.leave the area as quickly as possible.

Remember - if in doubt get Remember - if in doubt get out!out!

Indications of Indications of Fire/EmergencyFire/Emergency

Fire alarm sounder &/or strobe lightsFire alarm sounder &/or strobe lights (main (main indication)indication)

Other indications may be….Other indications may be…. Flickering lights / power failureFlickering lights / power failure Smoke/dust– smell &/or sightSmoke/dust– smell &/or sight Unusual sounds e.g. glass shattering Unusual sounds e.g. glass shattering Unexplained spark generationUnexplained spark generation Smell of fuels e.g. gasSmell of fuels e.g. gas Unexplained heat levels Unexplained heat levels

If you hear an alarmDO NOT

assume it is a drill,Your life may depend on it!

If You Discover A Fire:If You Discover A Fire:

Activate the alarm by operating the Activate the alarm by operating the nearest “nearest “break glass unitbreak glass unit””

If it is safe to do so, extinguish the If it is safe to do so, extinguish the fire using the equipment providedfire using the equipment provided

Leave the building promptly – Leave the building promptly – do do not use the lift! not use the lift!

Evacuation ProcedureEvacuation Procedure(all Staff, Clients, Visitors, Contractors)(all Staff, Clients, Visitors, Contractors)

Evacuate the building using the Evacuate the building using the nearest and safest exit, ensuring the nearest and safest exit, ensuring the safe shutdown of safe shutdown of equipment/electricity/gas.equipment/electricity/gas.

Visitors should be escorted to safety Visitors should be escorted to safety by the person they are visiting.by the person they are visiting.

Evacuation ProcedureEvacuation Procedure

Form a single file on both sides of Form a single file on both sides of the corridor or stairway and leave the corridor or stairway and leave the centre passageway clear.the centre passageway clear.

Any person in common areas or Any person in common areas or moving between areas, should join moving between areas, should join the lines of people exiting the area.the lines of people exiting the area.

The last person in the line closes the The last person in the line closes the doordoor

Evacuation marshals will Evacuation marshals will sweep/search their designated areas.sweep/search their designated areas.

Evacuation ProcedureEvacuation Procedure

Disperse from the building and go Disperse from the building and go to the nearest assembly point.to the nearest assembly point.

The Incident Controller will provide The Incident Controller will provide the emergency services with details the emergency services with details of casualties or persons needing of casualties or persons needing assistance with evacuationassistance with evacuation

No person shall re-enter the No person shall re-enter the building until the all clear has been building until the all clear has been given by the Incident Controller.given by the Incident Controller.

Evacuation Evacuation Marshals/SweepersMarshals/Sweepers

Evacuation Marshals/Sweepers are designated Evacuation Marshals/Sweepers are designated for planned evacuations.for planned evacuations.

It is the responsibility of each evacuation It is the responsibility of each evacuation marshal/sweeper:marshal/sweeper:

To “sweep/search” all rooms in their designated To “sweep/search” all rooms in their designated area to ensure that everyone is evacuated and area to ensure that everyone is evacuated and directed to the nearest available exit (only if it is directed to the nearest available exit (only if it is safe to do so). safe to do so).

To exit via the nearest available escape route, To exit via the nearest available escape route, once the search is complete.once the search is complete.

To assemble at a designated point, informing the To assemble at a designated point, informing the Incident Controller Incident Controller (Porter on Duty/another (Porter on Duty/another elected person)elected person) present of any persons in need present of any persons in need of assistance. This information is then relayed to of assistance. This information is then relayed to the Emergency Services by the Incident the Emergency Services by the Incident ControllerController..

Evacuation Evacuation Marshals/SweepersMarshals/Sweepers

General Rule of Thumb –General Rule of Thumb – Everyone should act as an Everyone should act as an

evacuation marshal/sweeper evacuation marshal/sweeper “sweeping/searching” the areas as “sweeping/searching” the areas as they evacuate and directing people they evacuate and directing people to the nearest escape routes.to the nearest escape routes.

This is of particular importance This is of particular importance during holiday periods etc, whereby during holiday periods etc, whereby the designated evacuation marshals the designated evacuation marshals may not be onsite.may not be onsite.

Evacuation Evacuation – – Do’s & Don’tsDo’s & Don’ts

DODO When you hear the alarm, When you hear the alarm, remain calm!remain calm!

Ensure the safe shutdown of Ensure the safe shutdown of equipment/electricity/ gas equipment/electricity/ gas if time permitsif time permits

Follow any instructions given to you by a Follow any instructions given to you by a person in authority e.g. Evacuation person in authority e.g. Evacuation MarshallMarshall

Evacuation Evacuation – – Do’s & Don’tsDo’s & Don’ts

DON’TDON’T

хх Take risksTake risksхх Run or cause an obstructionRun or cause an obstructionхх Use the liftUse the liftхх Congregate outside main entrances; move Congregate outside main entrances; move

away to assembly pointsaway to assembly pointsхх Return for personal belongingsReturn for personal belongingsхх Re-enter the building until the “all clear” Re-enter the building until the “all clear”

has been givenhas been given

Floor PlansFloor Plans

Floor Plans indicate the following:Floor Plans indicate the following:

- An - An indicator pointindicator point on the map to on the map to identify where you are located in identify where you are located in the buildingthe building

– Location of nearestLocation of nearest Staircases Staircases and and Escape RoutesEscape Routes

– Location ofLocation of Fire Fighting Fire Fighting EquipmentEquipment

Fire Action NoticesFire Action Notices

Fire Action Notices provide Fire Action Notices provide instructions on what to do if:instructions on what to do if:

1.1. You discover a fire, orYou discover a fire, or

2.2. You hear the fire alarmYou hear the fire alarm

They also provide information on:They also provide information on:1.1. Your Your nearest escape routenearest escape route out of the out of the

buildingbuilding

2.2. Your designated Your designated assembly pointassembly point

Escape RoutesEscape Routes Escape routes are clearly indicated with Escape routes are clearly indicated with

signage.signage.

Ensure that escape routes and doors, Ensure that escape routes and doors, including fire control doors, are kept free including fire control doors, are kept free from obstructions.from obstructions.

Fire control doors must not be Fire control doors must not be “wedged/propped” open. If this happens it “wedged/propped” open. If this happens it will permit the fire to spread between will permit the fire to spread between sections of the building and put the escape sections of the building and put the escape routes in danger.routes in danger.

Fire DrillsFire Drills

Fire Evacuation Drills will be held Fire Evacuation Drills will be held periodically to ensure all staff and periodically to ensure all staff and students are familiar with the evacuation students are familiar with the evacuation procedure.procedure.

The Local Fire Authority will be informed The Local Fire Authority will be informed of the NewBridge intention to operate a of the NewBridge intention to operate a fire drill.fire drill.

All staff, Occupants, Contractors and All staff, Occupants, Contractors and Visitors must partake in and co-operate Visitors must partake in and co-operate with fire drills.with fire drills.

Evacuation EvaluationEvacuation Evaluation An Evacuation Evaluation Form is available to An Evacuation Evaluation Form is available to

provide feedback on the evacuation drill, so as to provide feedback on the evacuation drill, so as to allow for future improvements to be made.allow for future improvements to be made.

It is very important to complete the Evacuation It is very important to complete the Evacuation Evaluation Form, Evaluation Form, particularlyparticularly if: if:

– You could not hear the fire alarmYou could not hear the fire alarm– You encountered any difficulties/problems during You encountered any difficulties/problems during

a fire drilla fire drill– You encountered any obstructions during the You encountered any obstructions during the

evacuationevacuation

Emergency NumbersEmergency Numbers

If you discover a fire, an injured or If you discover a fire, an injured or seriously ill person, or another seriously ill person, or another situation you consider to be an situation you consider to be an emergency, go to the nearest office emergency, go to the nearest office and and dial dial

101101

Emergency First Aid ProcedureEmergency First Aid Procedure

Familiarise yourself with the Familiarise yourself with the location of your nearest first aid kit location of your nearest first aid kit

An emergency first aid kit are An emergency first aid kit are available on each floor at Security available on each floor at Security DeskDesk

Safety Is In Your Hands !Safety Is In Your Hands !

Key PointsKey Points

Never place heaters near combustible Never place heaters near combustible materials (e.g. curtains, furnishings, materials (e.g. curtains, furnishings, newspapers, clothes).newspapers, clothes).

Check all electrical leads, plugs, Check all electrical leads, plugs, sockets for loose wiring, scorch marks sockets for loose wiring, scorch marks and fraying, and replace if necessary.and fraying, and replace if necessary.

Switch Off all lights while moving out Switch Off all lights while moving out from your cabins.from your cabins.

Other Key PointsOther Key Points

Take care not to overload sockets Take care not to overload sockets

• Remember: one socket = one plug!Remember: one socket = one plug!

• If you must use an extension lead, keep the If you must use an extension lead, keep the total output to no more than 13 amps. Watch total output to no more than 13 amps. Watch out! A single kettle uses 13 amps alone. out! A single kettle uses 13 amps alone.

Before leaving for home, switch off and unplug Before leaving for home, switch off and unplug any appliances not in use and close all doors.any appliances not in use and close all doors.

SummarySummary

Familiarise yourself with:Familiarise yourself with: How to raise the How to raise the fire fire

alarmalarm Location of your nearest Location of your nearest

escape routes & escape routes & assembly points.assembly points.

Location of Location of fire fire extinguishersextinguishers

Emergency telephone Emergency telephone numbersnumbers

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