Cuttle Consulting have recently been engaged to conduct emergency and evacuation risk assessments on nine large residential complexes in Dublin. Following completion of the risk assessments we created emergency and evacuation plans specific to each building. The plans covered the following areas;
• Building fire strategy plan
• Fire alarm system
• Security alarm system
• Building use and occupancy capacity
• Gas safety procedures
• Electricity safety procedures
• Emergency escape routes
• Assembly points
• Communal areas
• Exterior grounds
• Physical security and access vulnerabilities
• Machinery and equipment
Emergency Evacuation Plan
• Procedure on discovery of a fire
• Procedure on discovery of a gas leak
• Emergency escape routes for occupants
• Raising the alarm and activating the Emergency Evacuation Plan
• Protocols for people with disability or mobility issues
• Cooperation with the emergency services
• Fire drills
Fire
• Raising the alarm
• Evacuation
• Fire prevention
• Fire blankets
• Fire extinguishers
• Fire safety equipment installed in the building
• Safe return of occupants when event is declared safe
Gas
• Raising the alarm
• Evacuation
• Ventilation
• Elimination of ignition sources
• Safe return of occupants when event is declared safe
Electricity
• Emergency lighting
• Alternative heat and light sources safety
• Safety checks when power is returned
• Emergency electrical contractor services
• Safe return of occupants when event is declared safe
Water Damage
• Water cut off valves
• Emergency call out services
• Electrical risks
• Evacuation of building or units
• Safe return of occupants when event is declared safe
Serious Incident at Neighbouring Building
Repairs and Maintenance
• Risk Assessed Method Statements
• Proof of Training
• Hot-Work Permits
• Access to Property
Housekeeping
• Prevent Accidents or Incidents
• Clear Escape Routes
• Maintenance of Safety Equipment
Car Parks
• Collisions
• Vehicle Fire
• Safe Parking
• Vehicle Crime
• Car Park Speed
• Obstruction of Emergency Access
Communication
Governance
It is vital that residents in rental accommodation feel safe and understand how to respond and react to any critical incident that occurs in their building.
Contact paul@cuttleconsulting.ie to get a no-obligation site visit and quote for an emergency and evacuation plan for your buildings.