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Care Providers Fire Safety Awareness. Name : Station: . CSP&P. V2 December 2016. Housekeeping. The majority of people who die or are seriously injured in domestic fires have common vulnerabilities and are known to public service agencies.
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Care Providers Fire Safety Awareness Name : Station: • CSP&P • V2 December 2016
The majority of people who die or are seriously injured in domestic fires have common vulnerabilities and are known to public service agencies. ‘Some of the most vulnerable people in our society are still dying from fires in places where they should be safe’. London Fire Brigade press release 22 September 2014
Aim:To raise awareness of the characteristics and behaviours that increase fire risk for vulnerable people, and the actions they can take to reduce that risk. • Objectives: • Recognise individuals who are at high risk of having a fire • Identify the key high risk factors • Know what actions to take to reduce those fire risks • Describe what to do in the event of a fire
Professional Obligations Standard 13 Health & Safety 13.7 Carers will promote fire safety by: • 13.7a Explaining how to prevent fires from starting or spreading. • 13.7b Describing what to do in the event of a fire
How can we prevent fire deaths and injury? • Take fire risk seriously • Spot the signs • Be responsible • Take action!
What might happen if I don’t report concerns? • The consequences for your client could be devastating • and include: • Loss of life • Loss of home, property and possessions • Suffer life changing injuries such as burns • You may be subject to legal action
Fire Risks • HOARDING
Scorch marks on cushions and furniture Burn marks to floorboards
An overloaded cable reel A heater too close to the bed
A toaster and kettle placed on top of cooker Cooking left unattended
What makes someone more vulnerable? • Mental health conditions including Dementia /Alzheimer's disease • Mobility issues e.g. use of walking aid or wheelchair • Previous falls • Being bed or chair bound • Lives alone • Long term health problems such as Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, stroke, or is a home oxygen user • Drinking alcohol or use of prescription or recreational drugs • Sensory impaired e.g. sight or hearing loss
What is your role? • Recognise the fire hazards and signs of previous fires • Take immediate action if possible to reduce/remove risk • Record and report your concerns to line managers • Contact the fire service for a home fire safety visit • Check the resident’s care plan is updated and the fire risk is included
What are Home Fire Safety Visits? LFB will visit the resident in their home and give advice on: PREVENTION DETECTION ESCAPE Visits are Free of charge Can include the fitting of smoke alarms Specialist alarms for the sensory impaired are also available
Carbon Monoxide • Fit a CO alarm • Symptoms of CO poisoning
Betty – No smoke alarm • Betty aged 65 years. Suffered from poor mobility and mostly confined to living room, including sleeping • She smoked and the fire was caused by a cigarette that she was smoking falling onto her duvet while she dozed on the sofa • A month before the fire, Betty’s smoke alarm was identified by carers as not working Fire damage in living room
Harry – Extension Cable, Escape Plan • Harry aged 54,and lived alone • Heavy smoker - evidence of burn marks and careless disposal • Suffered from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), recently discharged from hospital • Living room fire due to overloaded cable reel • Unable to escape as he was unable to locate the keys Fire damage in living room
Deepti - Smoking • Deepti was 82 years old, lived alone and was confined to her bed due to mobility issues • Received care • Smoked in bed • Previous fire due to careless disposal of smoking materials • Suffered from depression • Fire caused by a lit cigarette accidentally dropped onto bedding
Solomon – Candles • Solomon aged 56 years, lived alone. • On medication and regularly drank alcohol • Smoked in bed and evidence of careless disposal • Tea lights and candles used throughout property • Fire caused by a candle too close to bedding • No smoke alarm in the room of origin Candle use in bathroom
Mary – Portable Heater • Mary aged 50, lived alone • Suffered from multiple sclerosis and had mobility issues • Visited daily by her carer • Works conducted to assist her mobility problems but no linked fire alarms were fitted • Used portable gas heaters to dry her clothing and keep her warm • Fire caused by radiated heat from the portable heater • Calor gas heater next to the bed in room of origin
What if a fire happens? • If a smoke alarm goes off don’t assume it’s a false alarm • Shout ‘FIRE’ to alert others in the property • Don’t tackle the fire yourself • Before you open a door, check if it’s warm using the back of your hand • Keep calm and assist the resident out (but only if it is safe to do so) • Close doors behind you
Care homes and Sheltered housing • Follow the fire safety and evacuation procedures for the property • Be familiar with fire exits and escape routes • Know the residents individual care plan and risk assessment about fire and their needs for summoning help or escape from the building
