Fire Evacuation Plan for ROSE Lab
INTRODUCTION In the event of an outbreak of fire or in any emergency situation, occupants shall evacuate from the building premises and proceed to the Assembly Area (AA). The Fire Evacuation Plan is formulated to ensure evacuation procedures are clearly understood by all personnel and are carried in the form of a fire drill at least once a year.
Aim of Fire Evacuation Plan 1. Ensure the safeguard of human lives in the event of fire 2. Establish a systematic & orderly evacuation plan 3. Ensure prompt raising of fire alarm and activation of first-aid fighting efforts in event of fire
Stage 1 Bell ring for 1 min General alert announcement will be broadcast over the PA system (Building with PA System)
Stage 2 Continuous bell ringing Evacuation announcement is made via PA system
Stage 3 All occupants to follow strictly the instructions given over the PA system Remain calm and orderly
Stage 4 DO NOT use lifts Proceed to Assembly Area
Do s & Dont s in a Fire Evacuation Evacuation - Do not use LIFTS - Do not return to collect personnel belongings. Re-entry to the building premises is forbidden unless permitted by the person in charge. - Quickly walk down the staircases from the nearest exit and proceed to the Assembly Area.
Stay calm, break Fire Call Point and shout to alert others Call SCDF 995, NTU - 6790 5200 Fight fire only if SAFE to do so Prevent the spread of fire by closing all doors Evacuate by the nearest fire emergency exit. Head to the fire assembly area Do not return unless told to do so.
STANDARD ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EVACUATION "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE. THERE EXIST AN EMERGENCY SITUATION IN THIS BUILDING. WILL ALL OCCUPANTS PLEASE EVACUATE NOW, USING THE NEAREST STAIRCASE AND EXIT DOOR AS SHOWN BY THE FIRE WARDENS. DO NOT USE LIFTS."
ASSEMBLY AREA OF RTP
ASSEMBLY AREA OF RTP Assembly Area
NOTE: No emergency response staff from School will be on duty after office hours Only TCs under ODFM will be available
How To Operate A Fire Extinguisher PASS = Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep P : Pull out safety device of fire extinguisher. A : Aim nozzle at base of Fire. S : Squeeze top lever of fire extinguisher. S : Direct discharge at fire using sweeping motion. Hold the extinguisher in an upright position. Pull out the safety device which is fitted to prevent accidental discharge. Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire. Keep a safe distance of about 1 to 1.5 m away from the fire. Press the top level of the extinguisher. Use a sweeping motion to allow discharge to be directed over the entire area of the fire.
PERSONAL SAFETY Do not continue to fight a fire if, It is dangerous to do so. There is possibility that escape route may be cut off by fire or smoke. The fire continues to grow in spite of your efforts to extinguish it. There are gas cylinders threatened by the fire.
Emergency Contact Numbers LIST OF EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS KIM YEW CONTACT NO. Nizham Bin Keman Fire Safety Manager 9667 0222 EMERGENCY NUMBER/FIRE COMMAND CENTRE CONTACT NO. Emergency Number/Fault Reporting Centre 6790 5200/6790 4777 OTHERS CONTACT NO. NTU Medical Centre -Nearest Clinic 6793 6828 / 6793 6974 Non - Emergency Ambulance Service 1777 NTU - CSD 24 hrs Emergency No. 67905200 Nearest Hospital Ng Teng Fong 6716 2000 2nd Nearest Hospital - Alexandra Hospital A&E 63793162 SCDF (Fire / Emergency Ambulance) 995 Police Emergency 999
FIRE HAZARDS Poor Housekeeping at Workstation Unauthorized Plug Excessive Storage of Combustible Materials Blocking of Electrical Panel Frayed Cord Overloading of Electrical Plugs
FIRE HAZARDS Fire Door Left Open Fire Exit Sign Not Illuminated Fire Escape Route Blocked by Bulky Items Fire Door Tied to Window Frame Storage of Items in Dry Riser Room Clearance from Sprinkler < 0.5m
FIRE HAZARDS Items placed within staircases Obstruction of fire fighting equipments Exit door obstructed Detectors being covered