BASIC FIRE SAFETY A Computer Based Learning Program

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WELL COME TO EHS ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR BASIC FIRE SAFETY ! Immediately following this training you will be given a 20 question mandatory exam. Upon completion, you will receive a training certificate to be used as documentation in your personal file. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

COURSE DESCRIPTION This online fire safety training course will teach employees to understand workplace fire hazards that lead to an emergency and how to respond quickly and efficiently in an emergency situation. Also covered in this training course is how to evacuate an area in an emergency, protect others from fire and other hazards, prevent fires, and respond to fires while at work. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

OBJECTIVES By the end of the session you will be able to know: 1 2 3 4 5 • Basics of Fire Safety • Different kinds of fire fighting system using in SMC • How to use the fire fighting / protection system • Fire Drills / Evacuation Procedures • Fire Prevention Procedures etc Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

WHAT IS FIRE ? Fire is a CHEMICAL REACTION OR SERIES OF REACTIONS in which heat and light are involved. It is considered that for combustion to occur three factors are necessary: heat, oxygen and combustible substance or fuel. Combustion will continue as long as these three factors are present. Removal of one of them leads to extinction of fire. Combustible substances exist as solids liquid and gases. The burning material produces flame ; this occurs when gases or vapors are given off by liquid or solid material when ignited. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

COMBUSTION & FIRE TRIANGLE Combustion is a chemical reaction or series of reaction in which heat and light are emitted. Three factors such as heat , oxygen and fuel are necessary for combustion to occur. The burning of most material produces a “flame” and combustion is type of chain reaction. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

FIRE TETRAHEDRON • • • Further research determined that a fourth element , a chemical chain reaction necessary component of fire. The fire triangle was changed to tetrahedron to reflect this fourth element. A tetrahedron can be described a solid having four plane faces. Essentially all four elements must be present for fire to occur. Removal of any one of these essential elements will results in the fire being extinguished. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

FOUR ELEMENTS IN FIRE TETRHEDRON Oxygen to sustain combustion ( 14 to 21 %) Heat to raise the material to its ignition temperature. Fuel or combustible material & Exothermic chain reaction. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

FLASH POINT It is the Lowest Temperature at which there is sufficient vaporization of the material to produce a vapor , which will flash momentarily when flame is applied. It may be defined as lowest temperature at which a flammable material releases sufficient vapor which may be ignited by the application of a flame. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

FIRE POINT § It may define as the Lowest Temperature at which the heat from the combustion of a burning vapor is capable of producing sufficient vapor to enable combustion to continue. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

METHODS OF TRANSMISSION OF HEAT CONDUCTION CONVECTION RADIATION Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

CONDUCTION • • Go Back Conduction may occur in solids liquids or gases , although it is most clearly in solids. In conduction heat energy is passed from one molecule to the next. The ability to conduct heat varies between materials. Most of the metals conduct heat easily and are classed as good conductors. The best conductors of heat are silver and copper. In fire situations , thermal conductivity is very important in terms of danger of fire spread. A plain steel door subjected to heat on one side conducts Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ heat rapidly to the other side when compared with Go to wooden or fiber glass. Next

CONVECTION This occurs only in liquids and gases. When liquid is heated it expands and become less dense. The lighter fluid rises up and the colder liquid which is denser goes down. In the fire situation in a building, convection currents can convey hot gases produced by combustion through stairwell and open lift shafts thereby spreading fire to the upper parts of the building. As the hot gases rise up, cold air which is denser will move down towards the fire and accelerate the burning. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

RADIATION • • Heat may also be transmitted in straight lines which is neither conduction nor convection. Heat from the sun passes through the empty space to warm the earth. Heat from heater placed at a high level in a room can be left underneath the heater. This method of heat transmission is called Radiation. It does not involve any contact between the bodies and is independent of any material in the intervening space. One of the most fire due to radiation is clothing being ignited by placing too close to a source of radiation. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

STAGES OF FIRE There are three stages of a Fire ü Incipient stage ü Smoldering stage ü Flaming Stage Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

INCIPIENT STAGE The incipient stage is a region where preheating, distillation and slow pyrolysis are in progress. Gas and sub-micron particles are generated and transported away from the source by diffusion, air movement, and weak convection movement, produced by the buoyancy of the products of pyrolysis. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

SMOLDERING STAGE The smoldering stage is a region of fully developed pyrolysis that begins with ignition and includes the initial stage of combustion. Invisible aerosol and visible smoke particles are generated and transported away from the source by moderate convection patterns and background air movement. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

FLAMMING STAGE The flaming stage is a region of rapid reaction that covers the period of initial occurrence of flame to a fully developed fire. Heat transfer from the fire occurs predominantly from radiation and convection from the flame. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIRE A B C D K • Fire involving solid materials Wood, paper, cloth, trash, rubber, plastics. • Fire involving liquids / gases Gasoline, kerosene, paint thinners and propane • Fire involving electricity energized electrical equipment such as appliances, switches, panel boxes and power tools • Fire Involving metals such as magnesium , titanium etc • Fire Involving cooking oil, grease or fat Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

CLASS A FIRE (MATERIAL WHICH PRODUCE ASH) • • • The most common type of fire, these occur when a solid, organic material such as wood, cloth, rubber, or plastic becomes heated to its flash point and ignites. At this point the material undergoes combustion and will continue burning as long as the four components of the fire tetrahedron (heat, fuel, oxygen, and the sustaining chemical reaction) are available. Extinguishing method: Cooling Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

CLASS B FIRE ( MATERIAL WHICH COMES IN BOTTLE) • • • Go Back Fires involving flammable liquids or gaseous fuels. These fires follow the same basic fire tetrahedron as Class A fires, except that the fuel in question is a flammable liquid or gas. Water should never be used to extinguish this type because it can cause the fuel to scatter, spreading the flames. Extinguish by inhibiting the chemical chain reaction of the fire. Extinguishing method : Starvation which is done by dry chemical and FM-200 extinguishing agents, Smothering with CO 2 or Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ foam is also effective. Go to Next

CLASS C FIRE (CURRENT) Fires involving potentially energized electrical equipment. This sort of fire may be caused by short-circuiting machinery or overloaded electrical cables. Electricity may be conducted from the fire through water, foam, and other conductive agents to the firefighter’s body, therefore must never be used. While the fire is, or could possibly be electrically energized, it can be fought with any agent rated for electrical fire, such as CO 2, FM-200 and dry chemical powder extinguishers such as ABC and baking soda are especially suited to extinguishing this sort of fire. Once electricity is shut off to the equipment involved, it will generally become an ordinary combustible fire. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

CLASS D FIRE Fires involving metals. Certain metals are flammable or combustible, including sodium, titanium, magnesium, steel, lithium, and calcium. When one of these combustible metals ignites, it can easily and rapidly spread to surrounding ordinary combustible materials. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

CLASS K FIRE (KITCHEN) • • Fires involving cooking oils and fats. Though such fires are technically a subclass of the flammable liquid/gas class, the special characteristics of these types of fires are considered important enough to recognize separately. Saponification can be used to extinguish such fires. Appropriate fire extinguishers may also have hoods over them that help extinguish the fire. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

COMMON CAUSES OF FIRES IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES o o o o Go Back Electrical Malfunctions Friction Open Flames Sparks Hot Surfaces Compressed O 2 Anesthetic Gases Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ 25 Go to Next

METHODS OF FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT § STARVATION § SMOTHERING § COOLING Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

STARVATION Limitation or removal of fuel from the scene of fire is known as starvation : the extinction of fire by starvation is applied in three ways; v By removing the combustible materials from the near by of the fire. v By removing the fire from the near by combustible material. v By sub dividing the burning material ( the smaller fire produced my be left to burn out easily rather than extinguished. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

SMOTHERING Limitation or removal of oxygen from the scene of the fire is known as smothering. v The vigorous discharge of inert gas such as co 2, nitrogen is smothering the atmosphere. v The general procedure is to prevent the access of fresh air to the seat of the fire. v Form and dry chemical powder are generally used for smothering. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

COOLING Limitation or removal of heat from the source of fire scene is known as cooling. v When the temperature of burning mass is reduced , production of the heat is also reduced. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

FIRE FIGHTING & DETECTION SYSTEM IN SMC � Portable Fire Extinguishers ( ABC, CO 2) � Water � Fixed Sprinkler System Extinguishing System ( FM 200, CO 2, ABC Dry Chemical & NAFF ) Ø Go Back Wet Chemical Extinguishing System ( � Fire Alarm System � Smoke / Heat Detectors � Fire Hose Cabinets � Fire Smoke Doors � Fire Blankets Go to Next

KNOW THE ABC OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER Portable fire extinguishers apply an extinguishing agent that will either cool burning fuel, displace or remove oxygen, or stop the chemical reaction , so a fire cannot continue to burn. Ø Ø When the handle of an extinguisher is compressed, agent is expelled out from the nozzle. A Fire extinguisher works much like a can of hair spray. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

ABC DRY CHEMICAL o o o Use on CLASS A, CLASS B, and CLASS C fires Fine powder under pressure Pressure gauge present Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

CARBON DIOXIDE (CO 2) q q q Use on CLASS B and CLASS C fires Hard, plastic nozzle No pressure gauge Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

HOW TO USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER? P. A. S. S. Method Pull the pin This will allow you to squeeze the handle in order to discharge the extinguisher Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

P. A. S. S. Method Aim at the base of the fire Aiming at the middle will do no good. The agent will pass through the flames. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

P. A. S. S. Method Squeeze the handle This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

P. A. S. S. Method Sweep side to side n. Do not aim high at the flames Cover the entire area that is on fire. Continue until fire is extinguished. Keep an eye on the area for re-lighting. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

RULES FOR FIGHTING WITH FIRE q q q q You can fight the fire with your back toward an escape route Do not attempt to put out an overhead fire The extinguisher matches the fire type The extinguisher works effectively You are properly trained in the use of the extinguisher You are confident you can put the fire out If the fire is escalating the size evacuate immediately. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

AUTOMATIC WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEM All high rise building in SMC is protected with water sprinkler system as per the Fire Safety standards. In case of big fire, heat reaches in to the optimal temperature the sprinkler heads will be ruptured and spraying water and fire is being extinguished easily. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

FM 200 CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM v v v This is the best extinguishing system installed in the IT Server / PABX room, Imaging and Radiology, Endoscopy Departments. Incase of fire the clean extinguishing agent will expelled from the system extinguishing the fire without damaging the electronic / medical equipment in the area. Warning discharge signal alarm will activate prior to discharge to alert occupants of system activation for safe evacuation. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

ABC DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEM All electrical & power generated rooms are protected with ABC extinguishing sprinkler cylinders. During any fire incident the system will be expelled extinguishing agent on the fire as same in water sprinkler system. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM • The Addressable Automatic Fire Alarm is activated if it senses smoke, water flow in sprinkler pipes, or if a manual break glass alarm is activated. • Manual break glass alarms are located throughout the facility and are red in color. • Alarms will continue to sound on the fire floor, and the floors above and below the fire, until silenced by security / control room operator /s. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

FIRE HOSE REELS CABINETS • • Go Back Fire hose reels are installed throughout the Hospital buildings. The system will be used for fire only trained people. Never attempt to extinguish electrical Hose Reel. The actual testing and pressure monitoring are being conducted by Engineering and Facility Management Department and/or contracting company on quarterly basis. The fire water supply, fire water pumps, and fire main line supplying the fire hoses are under the jurisdiction of EFMD Department. Inspection and maintaining of the fire water systems is being done periodically by Fire Fighting Technician in coordination with EHS Environmental Health and Safety Officers. www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go to Next

WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM Go Back SMC Main Dietworld Central Kitchen and Tower 3 Food Preparation Area is protected by the Wet Chemical automatic fire Extinguishing System that can easily suppress / protect from the risk of fire incidents in these areas. Go to Next

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN SMC Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM IN SMC Fire Hose cabinet Fire Pumps FM 200 System Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

FIRE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES How you react in the event of fire depends on how well you have prepared for a fire emergency. Therefore, Department heads should ensure that all employees are familiar with the procedure to follow in the event of an emergency as outlined in the SMC Fire Emergency Plan and Unit Specific Plans. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

BASIC PROCEDURES IF YOU SEE OR SUSPECT “FIRE” R-A-C-E Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

RESCUE ANYONE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER ACTIVATE THE FIRE ALARM, CALL 2090, ACTIVATE URT CONTAIN FIRE BY CLOSING DOORS , WINDOWS EXTINGUISH THE FIRE; SELECT THE APPROPRIATE EXTINGUISHER; USE P-A-S-S TECHNIQUE EVACUATE THE AREA UPON INSTRUCTIONS; MOVE PEOPLE TO NEXT LATERAL FIRE COMPARTMENT; STAY IN THE EVACUATION AREA UNTIL ORDERED TO MOVE BY THE ERT Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

HOW TO SURVIVE A BUILDING FIRE § § § Go Back Crawl If There's Smoke Feel Doors Before Opening Go To The Nearest Exit Always Use An Exit Stair, Not An Elevator Close Doors Use a fire extinguisher if the fire is very small and you know how to use it safely If you are on fire - Stop, Drop, and Roll § If You Get Trapped � Close the door � Seal cracks � Open the windows if safe � Signal for help and call 2090 � Don't Jump - The fire department will reach you. § Go to Next

SMC CODE RED NOTIFICATION Call 2090 Give your Name , Exact Location , ID / Badge Voice Call out. . Code Red ( 3 TIMES) Activate the Manual Fire Alarm Break glasses Public Address System ( Upcoming soon ) Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

EMERGENCY EXITS & FIRE DOORS Go Back In a fire, they are your only means of escape Exits and corridors should be kept clear of equipment and furniture Fire doors close automatically in a fire and are intended to contain fire and smoke. Never prop or block fire doors from closing properly Go to Next

EQUIPMENT &ELECTRICAL SAFETY v Power cords can be hazardous. These should be inspected for exposed wire or damaged plugs. Power cords should always be unplugged by pulling on the plug, NOT by pulling on the cord. v In the event of a power outage, hospitals operate on emergency generators. Some hospital areas will have normal power function, while others may have limited power in emergency receptacles. v You should know where the emergency receptacles are in your assigned areas. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

EVACUATION ASSEMBLY POINTS AT SMC OPD Parking In front of ER ( Near Fountain) In between Tower 1 & 2 ( Near Control Room) Main Entrance of Tower 3 Building Backside Entrance of Tower 3 Building “Incase of compete evacuation needed all occupants in the building will directly proceed to the nearest Assembly Point” Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

EVACUATION Lateral Evacuation will be ordered if: � The fire cannot be Go Back controlled, or patients, visitors and employees are in immediate danger Two types of evacuation: � Lateral - Evacuation through smoke/fire barrier doors to a safe area on the same floor � Vertical - Evacuation of all occupants on a floor to another safe floor. Vertical Evacuation Evacuate patients nearest the first. If leaving the floor, evacuate patients in the following order: � Ambulatory patients � Wheelchair patients �Bedfast patients Go to Next

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING EVACUATION • • Go Back Evacuate beyond smoke / fire barrier doors. Do not utilize elevators in areas directly threatened by fire. When traveling through smoke and/or fire, remember to keep low, wrap patients in wet blankets and keep faces covered. Do not run! � Do not open a door into an area where a suspected fire might be. To check doors: § Brace your shoulder and foot against the door and slowly open it. § If smoke seeps through, close the door. § If there is no heat or smoke, proceed to evacuate. � Close all doors as you pass � Do not allow anyone to return to the area Go to Next

PERSON ON FIRE ! 1 • Do not panic or run 2 • If possible, wrap the person in a blanket 3 • If a blanket is not available, roll the person over from side to side 4 • Keep the injured person as calm as possible Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

CONTROLLING A FIRE • • Go Back Activate the nearest fire alarm and call security, or your designated emergency contact (i. e. , security) Control a fire with a fire extinguisher until the fire department arrives Do not endanger your own safety! Do not run with burning articles! • • Evacuate patients in danger and reassure patients and visitors that we are responding. Close all doors in the area of the fire. Move combustible items away from the fire. Shut off unnecessary electrical equipment. Go to Next

FIRE PREVENTION IN YOUR AREA Go Back Check electrical cords and appliances. Adhere to the Hospital Non Smoking Policy. Adhere to the Hospital Policy for extension cords , adaptors. Adhere to the Hospital Policy pertaining to bringing personal equipment and small electrical appliances into the Hospital. Do not let rubbish accumulate. Report any unsafe practices or conditions to the EHS. Be familiar with the Hospital Safety Plan, published separately. § It is prohibited for anyone; patients, visitors or staff to bring cooking equipment to the Hospital. § Violators of the Hospital Smoking, cooking or appliance policies should be reported to the Department Head, if applicable. § If the problem continues to exist, or your Department Head is not available, report to Security. Go to § Next

GOOD HOUSE KEEPING To limit the risk of fires, good housekeeping is critical. All employees should take the following precautions: Minimize the storage of combustible materials. Make sure that doors, hallways, stairs, and other exit routes are kept free of obstructions. Dispose of combustible waste in covered, airtight, metal containers. Use and store flammable materials in well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS ! Electrical system failures and the misuse of electrical equipment are leading causes of workplace fires. Fires can result from loose ground connections, wiring with frayed insulation, or overloaded fuses, circuits, motors, or outlets. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL FIRE; EMPLOYEES SHOULD : Make sure that worn wires are replaced. Use only appropriately rated fuses. Never use extension cords as substitutes for wiring improvements. Use only approved extension cords [i. e. , those with the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) label]. Check wiring in hazardous locations where the risk of fire is especially high. Check electrical equipment to ensure that it is either properly grounded or double insulated. Ensure adequate spacing while performing maintenance. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

CUTTING , WELDING & OPEN FLAME WORKS • • • Cutting, welding, and open flame work are naturally quite hazardous. Welding processes may use oxyacetylene gas, electrical current, lasers, electron beams, friction, ultrasonic sound, chemical reactions, heat from fuel gas. It's important that the highest level of attention be given to these processes to prevent fires in your workplace. For all hot producing work should be obtained Hot Work Permit from EHS Department. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

SMOKING IN HOSPITAL PREMISES • • • For the effective implementation of fire safety , smoking is strictly prohibited in all SMC buildings including the parking areas / basements , roof tops etc. All patients, visitors/ family and contractors should be advised to adhere SMC No Smoking Policy. The areas in which smoking is prohibited are identified by NO SMOKING signs. Environmental Health and Safety Go Back • www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ If any violators observed report to Security Go to Next

FIRE DRILL • • • Staff in areas all the Specialized of Medical Center where patients are treated or housed, participates in drills as per the facilities’ fire response plan. The primary purpose of the drills is to evaluate whether the staff Is knowledgeable in the implementation of the fire evacuation plan, with the goal of providing for the life safety of patients, visitors, and staff during fire emergencies. In addition, drills are used as an opportunity to educate, instruct, and reinforce staff on the concepts of fire evacuation. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

Quarterly for all shift in the Patient Care Units. Semiannually for the OPD Clinics. Annually in Business / Admin offices Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

All fire drills will be evaluated and recorded as per SMC Fire Safety Policy. Safety Committee , Emergency Response Team, EHS and Department heads are responsible for educating the fire drill procedures to all staff Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next

CONGRATULATIONS ! YOU HAVE ALMOST FINISHED THE COURSE PLEASE GO TO THE EXAMINATION LINK TO COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATION Maintaining Hospital Fire Safety is a shared responsibility between all healthcare workers, staff, patients, visitors and contractors. Environmental Health and Safety www. smc. com. sa/ehs ; http: //webserver-01/ehs/ Go Back Go to Next