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Fire and Electrical Safety Policy

  1. Overview



Tigh a'Chomainn Camphill operates under strict fire safety regulations set out by its regulatory bodies. The fire service in Scotland inspects our services on a regular as well as ad hoc basis. All co-workers in Tigh a'Chomainn Camphill need to keep maintain an active approach at minimizing any fire hazards.




  1. What you need to know and do

In the event of a fire, follow the Fire/ Emergency procedure that is clearly displayed in all residential houses and day service premises.

All co-workers receive basic fire safety training when starting at Tigh a'Chomainn Camphill. Furthermore, we provide annual training on how to use fire safety equipment for residential staff.

All electrical equipment must be tested and tagged at prescribed intervals by a competent person. Tigh a'Chomainn Camphill undertakes PAT testing on a 12-18 month basis.

If co-workers bring electrical equipment into the workplace or residential areas they must inform the relevant managers before use.

Tigh a'Chomainn Camphill operates regular fire safety checks. This includes weekly fire alarm checks in all residential houses as well as regular checks in all workshop areas and offices. Where applicable these tests also include self-closing devices. Emergency lighting is checked on a monthly basis. Full fire drills at an unannounced time are carried out twice yearly. These tests are to be recorded accordingly.

Additionally the relevant Fire Risk Assessment gets reviewed/updated on annual basis. The fire detection system, emergency lighting, and any other relevant fire detection measures get tested by the relevant professional service on a bi-annual or annual basis (depending on regulatory requirement).

Further general guidance on fire safety includes:

  • All electrical equipment should be in good working order with no frayed or defective cords or leads or plugs.

  • Damaged/defective cords or electrical items must be immediately removed from service.

  • All co-workers are responsible for reporting electrical hazards, incidents or damaged electrical equipment to Health and Safety representatives

  • Residents must have suitable training with electrical equipment if it is within their task requirements to use.

  • Any serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event must be reported to a Health and Safety representative









Reviewed: 11/2023

Next review: 11/2024

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