When must induction training be done?
- General evacuation instructions must be given to staff within 2 days of a person commencing work in the building (Points 1-5 below) and repeated annually
- First response evacuation instructions must be given to staff within one month of a person commencing work in the building (Points 1-7 below) and repeated two-yearly
- Evacuation coordination procedures must be given to nominated responsible staff within the month prior to that person taking on those responsibilities (All Points below) and repeated annually
- Instructions on any change to the Fire Evacuation Plan must be given to all persons within one month of the change taking effect
What training mist be done (see above)?
1 | The location of the buildings’ escape routes (fire exits and pathways to an exit) |
2 | A procedure for conducting members of the public to an exit and then to the designated assembly area (safe place) |
3 | Checking of all rooms (including toilets) for people (after assessing the risk from smoke or fire) |
4 | The location of fire-fighting equipment (fire extinguishers, fire blankets & fire hose reels) |
5 | The location of fire alarms or equipment for warning of fire (if applicable) |
6 | The method of operation of fire-fighting equipment (fire extinguishers, blankets & hose reels) |
7 | The method used to activate fire alarms or equipment for warning of fire (if applicable) |
8 | Making the announcement for occupants of the building to evacuate. This can be delivered via messengers or a public address system (if applicable) |
9 | Contacting the Fire Service using ‘000’ telephone number passing on details of the emergency |
10 | Assessing the effectiveness of the building evacuation, with consideration as to who may be missing and where they may still be within the building. (Conducting a head count) |
11 | Meeting the attending Fire Service Officer to pass on updated details of the emergency. |