Introduction to Fire Safety Management

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Appendix 10.2 Example of responsibilities of fi re wardens
A. In the event of an emergency or fi re
1. Ensure that the fi re alarm is raised.
2. If continuous alarm sounds, or when advised of an emergency, ensure that all personnel, including visitors,
evacuate the building by the nearest means of escape.
3. Wear a high visibility jacket, or waistcoat, so that you can be easily recognised.
4. Ensure that staff are designated to assist disabled staff members, and that they are removed to a
place of safety.
5. Without danger to themselves, search all areas, including toilets and kitchens, to ensure complete
evacuation.
6. Without danger to themselves, close all windows and doors, while undertaking the sweep of the building,
employing the ‘search and cascade technique’.
7. Direct all evacuated personnel to the designated fi re assembly point.
8. Use portable fi re fi ghting equipment ONLY to aid safe egress.
9. Report to the fi re incident controller, identifi ed by the wearing of a high visibility jacket or waistcoat.
10. Prevent any re-entry to the building until given authorisation.
B. In the event of an emergency or fi re not in your area
1. On the sounding of an intermittent alarm, alert all staff to be prepared to evacuate, but to remain calm.
2. Stand by and be prepared to receive further instruction.
C. General duties
1. Familiarise themselves with their work location, escape routes and their designated areas of responsibility.
2. Be aware of disabled staff members off duty and ensure that staff are designated to assist them during
an evacuation.
3. Familiarise themselves with the location of their designated assembly point.
4. In the event of being away from their place of work, inform their line manager, or deputy warden, so
that they assume responsibility in the event of an emergency.
5. Report all defects to line manager, or facilities supervisor, for action.
6. Undertake initial and refresher training of new and existing staff in the fi re procedures.
7. Maintain appropriate records.
8. Assist in fi re drills.
9. Attend any appropriate training to ensure fi re warden duties are carried out effectively.
D. Routine duties – relevant to the designated area of responsibility
Daily
1. Ensure escape routes are clear and available for use.
2. Check fi nal exit fi re doors are not improperly locked or blocked.
3. Ensure all rubbish is being removed regularly, and that all materials are stored safely.
4. Ensure portable fi re fi ghting equipment and fi re signs are in place.
Weekly – as per checklist
Monthly
1. Check fi re doors are in good condition and function properly.
2. Check all electrical equipment is PAT tested in date.
3. Check all fi re fi ghting equipment is in test date.
4. Complete fi re log book and report defi ciencies.