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7.31.1 West North West Homes Leeds Ltd, Aire Valley Homes Leeds Ltd, East North East Homes Leeds Ltd will ensure that all employees are provided with adequate fire safety training:

 At the time when they are first employed;

 Periodically repeated thereafter at an interval no longer than 12 months delivered via the E-learning facility allowing training to be audited.

 On their being exposed to new or increased risks

 Being transferred or given a change of responsibilities within the organisation;

 The introduction of new work equipment or a change in respect of work equipment already in use;

 The introduction of a new system of work;

 Information and guidance on the completion of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP’S) for Managers and Team Leaders

7.31.2 The training will include suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training on the precautions and actions to be taken by employees in order to safeguard

themselves and other relevant persons on the premises from the risk of fire.

7.31.3 The training will be adapted to take account of any new or changed risks to the safety of the employees concerned.

7.31.4 The training will be provided in a manner appropriate to the risks identified by the fire risk assessments, via the electronic learning facilities providing an auditable system 7.31.5 Specific fire safety training will be provided at regular intervals to the appointed Fire

Wardens by an outside provider records will be kept of all who have had training; this will allow the organisation to have an auditable training system.

7.31.6 A suitable and satisfactory system of supervision will be provided with properly trained and competent staffs that have authority to ensure that fire safety precautions are implemented, safety equipment used, and safe systems of work are followed. Particular attention is paid to young and inexperienced employees to ensure they are properly supervised.

7.31.7 All staff should be given information and instruction as soon as possible after they are appointed and regularly after that. Staff who work outside normal working hours, such as contract cleaners or maintenance staff should be included.

7.31.8 The information and instructions that are given must be in a form that can be used and understood. They should take account of those with disabilities such as hearing or sight impairment, those with learning difficulties and those who do not use English as their first language.

7.31.9 The information and instruction given should be based on the emergency plan and must include:

 The location and officer that has control of the significant findings from the fire risk assessment;

 The measures that have put in place to reduce the risk;

 What staff should do if there is a fire;

 The identity of people nominated with responsibilities for fire safety;

 Any special arrangements for serious and imminent danger to persons from fire.

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7.31.10 In small premises, where few significant risks have been identified and there are limited numbers of staff, information and instruction may simply involve an explanation of the fire procedures and how they are to be applied.

This should include showing staff the fire protection arrangements, including the designated escape routes, the location and operation of the fire-warning system and any other fire-safety equipment provided, such as fire extinguishers.

Fire action notices can complement this information and, where used, should be posted in prominent locations.

7.31.11 In larger premises, particularly those in multi-occupied buildings, ensure that written instructions are given to people who have been nominated to carry out a designated safety task, such as calling the Fire and Rescue Service or checking that exit doors are available for use at the start of each working day.

7.31.12 Essential training in fire safety and the fire evacuation procedures will be given to each new member of staff and for any temporary member of staff on their first day of work via the e learning system. Strategic Directors are responsible for ensuring that all staff in their directorate receives fire safety training. General fire safety staff training can be carried out by their immediate Manager or Supervisor. The training will be carried out during each new member of staff’s induction process.

7.31.13 General fire safety training will include, as appropriate:

 Action to take when a fire is discovered, including how to raise the alarm;

 What to do if you hear the alarm;

 Procedures for alerting and evacuating members of the public;

 Arrangements for calling the Fire Service;

 Location of fire escape routes and the fire assembly point;

 Importance of keeping fire doors closed (to prevent the spread of fire, heat and smoke);

 The location and, where appropriate, use of fire fighting equipment;

 How to stop machines and isolate power if this is part of the emergency plan;

 The reason for not using lifts (except those specially adapted for evacuation purposes);

 Storage of flammable materials used on the premises;

 The importance of general fire safety and good housekeeping;

7.31.14 If fire safety arrangements are relatively simple, the training would not need to take long and could be delivered at team meetings by the Manager or other nominated member of staff.

7.31.15 All staff training must be recorded and retained for examination by the Enforcing Authority when requested.

7.31.16 In the smaller and single occupied premises a general entry should also be made in the fire safety log book, with individual training filed in fire training folder.

 “Local Responsible Persons” appointed for fire safety within a workplace or area should receive training upon appointment and thereafter every three years.

 “Competent Persons” appointed to assist the “Responsible Person” should receive training upon appointment and thereafter every three years.

 Fire Wardens should receive further training upon appointment and thereafter every two years.

7.31.17 Fire Extinguisher Training

Fire extinguisher training is contained within the mandatory e learning package of fire safety, where specific training is required managers should arrange with training section.