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"Safety Tips for Survival'
What to do:
In the event of a fire, always, remember that time is
precious and every second counts. Follow the following
tips:-
- Stay calm, don't panic and don't run.
- Raise alarm and alert everyone in your premises.
- Escape first and then call for help.
- Use nearest available exit routes.
- While leaving the premises, close all doors and
windows behind you if possible but must ensure that
anybody is left behind and you are safe.
- Use only escapes routes because they are built
for the purpose.
- Use Staircases. "Don't use Lifts'.
- If you come to a closed door, use the back of your
hand to feel the top of the door, the doorknob and
the cracks between the door and door frame to make
sure that fire is not on the other side. If it feels
hot, use your secondary escape route. Even if the
door feels cool, open it carefully. Brace your shoulder
against the door and open it slowly. If heat and smoke
come in, slam the door and make sure it is surely
closed, then use your alternate escape route.
- If you are trapped in smoke logged area, lay down
and keep your nose close to floor and crawl towards
an exit point.
- If you become trapped in your room closes the door
and blocks any gaps which might let smoke or fumes
through. Shout from the window to attract the attention
of rescue team as well as others.
What not to do :
- Never stand up in a fire, always crawl low under
the smoke and try to keep your mouth covered. Never
return to a burning building for any reason; it may
cost your life.
- Never go back into a burning building for any reason.
- Teach children not to hide from firefighters. If
someone is missing, tell the firefighters. They are
equipped to perform rescues safely.
- Don't secure open fire/smoke check door open as
they limit the spread of fire smoke when in closed
position.
- Don't be tempted to clutter the stairs, corridors
and lobbies as they are your escape routes.
- Never use the lift. It you have to leave the building
use the staircases.
- Do not stop to collect belongings.
- Don't shout or run. This tends to cause panic to
others.
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