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Thursday 23 November 2017

Explain procedures to be followed in the social care setting in the event of fire, gas leak, floods, intruding and security breach


a)   Fire: Raise the alarm. Gather in the first fire assembly area. Call 999 for emergency fire service. While on the call, identify areas are affected using fire panel equipment. Send a trained staff to determine the truth and exact location of fire. Respond to the emergency staff on the phone immediately. Follow the evacuation plan and gather everyone in the fire assembly area outside of the premises.

b)   Gas leak: As soon as you smell gas, call the local gas network team immediately. Turn off all the appliances release heat and fire. Turn off any motor if running nearby. Leave the area isolated until professionals are arrived.

c)   Floods: Call the flood rescue team immediately. Wear lifeguards where available. Follow evacuation plan if it is safe to do so. If it is not safe to carry out evacuation, then wait for rescue team to arrive. Stay always upper level to avoid being drowned.

d)   Intruding: Call the Police immediately.

e)   Security breach: Call the police immediately. Report to the organisational security commission as soon as possible.