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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 TheoreticalandPracticalInstructions On howtobehave in caseoffireoraccident
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
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!
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
ElectricalAppliances • Electricalinstallationworks must becarried out byauthorizedspecialists (D3) only • Use only authorized devices (tested and labelled accordingly) • Defectivedeviceshavetoberemovedimmediately • All deviceshavetobeswitched off whenleaving a room (exceptfordevicesdesignatedtoruncontiniously)
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“
Telephone Report • 1. Whoisreporting? • 2. Whathashappened ? • 3. Wherehasithappened ? • 4. Howmanypersonsareaffected? • 5. Waitforinquiries! • Instructtherescueservice !!!
HowtoBehave in Case ofFire • Assist helplesspersons! • Escapetosafetybyusingtheindicatedrescueroutes! • Close all doorsandwindows! • Switch off all electronic devices! • Stoopor crawl in smokyareas! • Proceedtothedesignatedmeetingpointimmediatelywherethecompletenessofstaff will bechecked!
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!
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?
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 !!!
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)
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.