Fire Safety at RU www.ru.ac.za/safety/fire
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Everybody shares responsibility for safety, health and environment Responsibilities delegates responsibility (not accountability) 16(1) Vice-Chancellor GMR 2 16(2) Registrar SHE Officer 16(2) Director 8(2) Manager / Head of Dept Employees / Other 16(2) Other / Deans 16(2) Deputy VC GAR 6 Union 17(1) H&S Reps GSR 3 First Aiders GSR 2 Fire Marshals through the various lines of management Everybody shares responsibility for safety, health and environment
Fire Causes – a few examples
Fire Action Put out Get out Best: Prevent Fire
Fire Action Keep calm … Alarm Emergency Services Extinguish Evacuate
Extinguishing Fire
Extinguishing Fire
Fire Action Planning Leadership and teamwork Emergency Coordinator (Director/HOD/Manager) Health and Safety Representative(s) First Aider(s) Fire Marshal(s) Emergency Evacuation Plan of Action GENERIC – adapt this plan for your building
Ok let’s plan…. www.ru.ac.za/safety /fire/evacuation Open MS word doc - enter details specific to your area
Fire Prevention www.ru.ac.za/safety/checklist Choose appropriate area, open MS word doc Findings specific to your area (consult colleagues), sign & date Director/manager/HOD countersign Action: to remedy any safety risks.
Inspect…
Activity With regard to extinguishing a fire, what does “PASS” remind us to do? If we run out of water, can we still put out a fire? How? List 3 hazards in your area which increase the risk of fire.