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Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures

1. Purpose

    The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety of all {{org_field_name}} service users, staff, and visitors by outlining fire prevention measures and emergency evacuation procedures. As a supported living provider, it is essential that all staff members understand their role in preventing fire hazards and responding effectively in the event of a fire emergency in a service user’s home. This policy complies with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

    2. Scope

    This policy applies to all {{org_field_name}} employees, service users, contractors, and visitors who engage with the company’s operations. As supported living staff work within service users’ homes (within our supported living facilities), it is crucial that they are vigilant in identifying fire hazards and understand their role in evacuation and safety procedures tailored to each individual’s needs.

    3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

    This policy aligns with the following legislation and regulations:

    4. Responsibilities

    The responsibility for fire safety is shared among all stakeholders:

    Staff should regularly inspect service users’ homes for potential fire risks, such as overloaded electrical sockets, blocked exits, and the presence of flammable materials. Any identified hazards must be reported to the Registered Manager immediately.

    5. Fire Prevention Measures

    To mitigate the risk of fire, the following measures must be adhered to:

    6. Fire Emergency Procedures

    In the event of a fire, domiciliary care staff must act quickly and decisively to ensure the safety of service users. The following steps must be taken:

    Evacuation Procedures for Service Users:

    7. Fire Safety Training

    To ensure that all staff members are competent in fire safety:

    8. Reporting and Record-Keeping

    All fire safety checks, risk assessments, and training records must be documented. In the event of a fire incident, staff must submit a detailed report to the Registered Manager, who will review and implement any necessary improvements. Records must be maintained for at least three years.

    9. Review and Continuous Improvement

    This policy will be reviewed annually, when any changes in the regulations occur, or following any fire incident to ensure effectiveness and compliance with updated regulations. Staff feedback will be encouraged to identify areas for improvement.


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