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Basic Theoretical and Practical Instructions

Basic Theoretical and Practical Instructions. On how to behave in case of fire or accident. Instructions according to the German Occupational Safety and Health Act (Arbeitsschutzgesetz) § 12. Instructions at least once a year and additionally in the following cases : New hires

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Basic Theoretical and Practical Instructions

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  1. Basic TheoreticalandPracticalInstructions On howtobehave in caseoffireoraccident

  2. Instructionsaccordingtothe German OccupationalSafetyandHealthAct (Arbeitsschutzgesetz) § 12 • Instructionsat least once a yearandadditionally in thefollowingcases: • New hires • Modifiedareaofactivity • Introductionofnewworkingtoolsorprocesses • Specificincidents (e.g. accidentatwork) • Personstobeinstructed: • All employees • all participantsoftraining • Student assistantsandgraduates / traineeswith a localworkingplace • Responsibleperson:superiorwithinhis span ofcontrol • Support:safetyofficer (Herr Bovensiepen, D3) andsecurityofficer

  3. PreventativeFireProtection • Comprehensivesmokingban, smokingisonlypermitted in designatedareas • Do not block fireextinguishersandfiredetectionequipment • Escapeandrescueroutes must bekeptfreefromobstaclesat all times • Escapeandrescueroutes must not beusedtoplaceandstoreobjectsof all kinds • In areaswith a high riskoffire: nohandlingwith open fire!

  4. PreventativeFireProtection (2) • All employeesareobligedtoconduct in a waytocontributepreventingfires • Defects on fireprotectionequipment, smoke detectorsandself-closingemergencyexitdoors must bereportedimmediately • The transport of mobility impaired individuals must be organised • All employees must beinformedaboutthekindoffirealarm in therespectivebuildings

  5. ElectricalAppliances • Electricalinstallationworks must becarried out byauthorizedspecialists (D3) only • Use only authorized devices (tested and labelled accordingly) • Defectivedeviceshavetoberemovedimmediately • All deviceshavetobeswitched off whenleaving a room (exceptfordevicesdesignatedtoruncontiniously)

  6. HowtoBehave in Case ofFire • As a rule, everyincident must bereportedtothesuperior • 1. Keep calm! • 2. Keep calm ! • 3. Alerting • automatically • via push buttonalarm • calltheFire Brigade – „0-112“ • 4. Call theDispatching Center - „1111“

  7. Telephone Report • 1. Whoisreporting? • 2. Whathashappened ? • 3. Wherehasithappened ? • 4. Howmanypersonsareaffected? • 5. Waitforinquiries! • Instructtherescueservice !!!

  8. HowtoBehave in Case ofFire • Assist helplesspersons! • Escapetosafetybyusingtheindicatedrescueroutes! • Close all doorsandwindows! • Switch off all electronic devices! • Stoopor crawl in smokyareas! • Proceedtothedesignatedmeetingpointimmediatelywherethecompletenessofstaff will bechecked!

  9. HowtoBehave in Case ofFire (2) • Attempt to extinguish the fire only if your own safety is not endangered! • Attack routes for fire brigades must be kept free from obstructions! • After extinction of the fire, do not re-enter the building until authorizationfromthe fire department!

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  11. How to use Fire Extinguishers • Where are they located? • What kind of fire extinguishers are located in the building? • How is the fire extinguisher activated? • How do I extinguish a fire?

  12. Fire Extinguisherexample: powder fire extinguisher

  13. How to Behave in Case of Accidents • Alerting: emergency call: 0-112 • 1. Who is reporting? • 2. What has happened ? • 3. Where has it happened ? • 4. How many persons are affected? • 5. Wait for inquiries! • Inform the first-aider of the unit • First-Aid-Measures • Organise instruction of rescue service • Internal documentation of the incident !!!

  14. How to Behave in Case of Accidents (2) • Upon arrival at the emergency unit, the injured person should indicate, if possible, that the accident is a work or commute accident and an accident insurance doctor must be consulted! • The up-to-date list of the accident insurance doctors is available in the intranet of the University, see „Arbeitssicherheit“ (occupational safety). • Insurer: Unfallkasse Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (UKMV)

  15. First-Aider / First-Aid-Kit • Every structural unit of the institute has to appoint a first-aider who should be known to each member of the structural unit. • The first-aider is trained regularely by D3. • Each secretariat and laboratory must be equipped with a first-aid-kit. • The first-aid-kit must be checked annually for completeness and expiration dates by the first-aider. Removal of items must be recorded in a first-aid book.

  16. Thank you for your attention.

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