DID YOU KNOW?
A fire safety management system can be found within colleges and universities in China.
Best practice for South African higher education institutions would be to develop and implement a fire safety management system and provide training to relevant personnel.
User Recommendation
Utilise the checklist to see how much processes you have in place for fire safety at your university or college. Use it as a basis for developing your own fire system management process.
Responsible personnel | |
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Dedicated representatives within the university or college at executive level in charge of developing fire safety systems | |
Departmental representatives reporting to executive level for implementation | |
Fire marshals delegated responsibilities by departmental representatives e.g. evacuations & supporting maintenance manager with fire equipment monitoring. | |
Maintenance manager to do visual inspections on fire equipment & fire protection systems. https://www.elitefire.co.za/resources/downloadables/fire-safety-tips-workplace-south-africa/ |
Fire Safety Awareness | |
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Fire safety management system in place | |
Dedicated fire marshal per area, building, office, or residence | |
Fire safety awareness/educational activities in place e.g. Fire Knowledge Day | |
All fire marshals trained on what to do in the event of a fire & evacuation https://www.elitefire.co.za/resources/downloadables/what-to-do-in-case-of-a-fire-checklist/ | |
Lecturers & students receive basic knowledge of fire safety & prevention | |
Dedicated personnel know how to operate a fire extinguisher |
FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT TOOL
Hidden dangers are in the open fires, prevention is better than disaster
Fire protection is the study and practice of mitigating the unwanted effects of potentially destructive fires.
The purpose of the fire safety management tool is to clarify the key role players in fire safety processes within universities & colleges. | Every higher education institution should have a fire safety management system providing guidance on maintenance, dedicated fire safety personnel, evacuation plans, awareness & education of fire safety & prevention. |
All lecturers, staff and students need to actively fulfil the responsibility of fire, precaution, safety & fire
Executive Level | Develop & implement fire safety management system in conjunction with Disaster Management. |
Departmental Fire Representatives | Implementation of fire safety management system, appointment of fire marshals, education & awareness, fire drills. |
Fire Marshals | Fire safety evacuation & fire drills, observation and reporting of fire equipment conditions. |
Maintenance Manager | Visual inspection of fire protection equipment. Report faults & fire equipment service dates. |
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