Emergency phone numbers

Campus emergency phone number: 020 7589 1000Put it in your mobile!

Or from college phones on SK campus phone: 4444

St Marys Phone : 2222

Hammersmith Phone : 3333

Always call these numbers in preference to 999

• OPERATE CALL POINT• CLOSE DOORS• DO NOT RUN• FOLLOW THE EXIT SIGNS• GO TO YOUR ASSEMBLY POINT

IN THE EVENT OF FIRE

EVACUATION

• Use Your nearest available Fire Exit

• Do not go back for personal belongings

• Do not use Lifts• Do not re enter building till advised

to do so

MEANS OF ESCAPE

• Keep all exit routes free from obstruction

• There is emergency escape lighting in the corridor as well as the staircase

ASSEMBLYPOINT

ASSEMBLYPOINT

Flammable gases,liquids, solids

From the airOxidising substances

Hot surfaces Electrical equipmentStatic electricitySmoking materialsNaked flame

heatFuel

Oxygen

SOURCES OF FUEL• FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS• Ethanol, Acetone and a whole range of

other solvents • FLAMMABLE GASES• Hydrogen, Acetylene • CARBONAECOUS MATERIALS• Wood (benches, furniture), Paper

(tissues, books and office paperwork), cardboard (boxes), foam and plastics (packing materials, contents of upholstered furniture), textiles (clothing, curtains), animal bedding materials.

SOURCES OF IGNITION

• NAKED FLAMES• . Bunsen Burners • HOT SURFACES• . Hotplates • FAULTY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT• Extension leads are a particular hazard and have

caused fires in the past).• HEATERS• Radiant or other types of heaters • OBSTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT VENTILATION• MACHINERY• Materials stored up against vents of fridges and

centrifuges

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

• These require to be properly stored in a fire rated cabinet

• These should have appropriate signage on them

• Avoid excess storage of solvents• Should be handled in well ventilated areas

( Fume Cupboards)• Waste should be disposed of regularly• Fume Cupboards should not be used as

storage areas

FLAMMABLE GASES

• Need to be secured • Regulators and accessories

suitable for the purpose• Leak testing should be carried out

P.A.T TESTING

• All Electrical equipment should be subject to P.A.T.Testing

• Extensions leads should be tested and ensure they are not being overloaded

FIRE DOORS

• All Fire Doors must be kept closed• when marked as Fire Door keep

Shut• Unless they are electronically

designed to shut on a fire activation

FIRE DETECTIONANDWARNING

• In some buildings there will be voice activated warning

• In others either bells or sounders• There is Smoke Detection in

corridors ,stairwells, and some laboratories• There is Heat Detection in plant rooms and

kitchen areas• The alarm must be audible in all areas

Fire BlanketCarbon Dioxide Electrical

Wet Chemical Class F AFFF Foam Class A & B

Key Points for use of Fire Extinguishers

• Know how they operate• Always leave yourself an exit and ensure it is

clear

• Know the colour coding• Never attempt to fight a fire Unless it is Safe to

do so• Remember it can be dangerous to use the

wrong extinguisher• Do Not Use if you have not be Trained