Fire Safety
When it comes to fire safety, completing and adhering to fire risk assessments is essential. These assessments ensure we’re prepared in the event of an emergency, and they help everyone understand potential risks.
We also stress the importance of keeping fire exits clear—never block or clutter these vital pathways. By maintaining clear exits and regularly reviewing evacuation procedures, we can protect each other and our workplace.
Managers Fire Safety Responsibilities
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Keep Exits Clear – Never block fire exits, escape routes, or emergency doors.
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Know Your Exits – Familiarise yourself with the nearest fire exits and evacuation routes.
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Report Concerns– Immediately report any fire safety concerns to a line manager.
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Use Equipment Safely – Avoid overloading electrical sockets and ensure appliances are switched off when not in use.
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Follow Evacuation Procedures – In case of a fire alarm, leave the building immediately and follow the designated evacuation plan.
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Know the Fire Assembly Point – Always go to the correct meeting point after evacuating.
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Undertake fire safety training - all staff must complete the mandatory online course available on iDev.
It is the employee's responsibility to:
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Co-operate with their managers and supervisors on fire safety matters.
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Not interfere with anything provided to safeguard their health and safety in relation to fire.
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Undertaken fire safety training and work in accordance with any information, instruction provided.
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Report all fire safety concerns to a line manager or Responsible Person (e.g. Facilities Manager, Premises Officer, Fire Safety Warden, Head Teacher etc.) without delay.
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Familiarise themselves with this procedure and the relevant Emergency Action Plans for their work area.
It is the line manager/supervisor's responsibility to:
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Provide training, information, instruction and supervision to new and existing employees to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, their health and safety in relation to fire.
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Ensure Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPS) are completed for at risk employees where required.
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Escalate any fire safety concerns that staff have raised with the relevant Responsible Person ((e.g. Facilities Manager, Premises Officer, Fire Safety Warden, Head Teacher etc.)
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