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Thursday 23 November 2017

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


a)    Fire: Install smoke detector in every room. Carry out weekly fire alarm test to check all equipment and devices are working order and staffs are following procedures. All staffs must undertake fire safety training. Carry out fire drill at least once a year. Report immediately if any issues are found which can increase risk of fire.

b)    Gas leak: Carry out building’s gas safety check by appropriate professional each year. All gas appliances must be serviced and maintained by appropriate professional.

c)    Floods: Drains and gutter must be serviced and maintained at regular interval. Sand bags can be placed around the fences and doors where there is high likely of flooding.

d)    Intruding: Keep the door always locked. Install CCTV camera in the premises and put notification at the entrance. Not to share access code with anyone else.

e)    Security breach: Keep office room and file cabinet locked. Not to let anyone access and use office computer for personal use. Keep work computer password protected. Not to share access code, pin or password with anyone else.