Guest Yon Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Hi, I guess I already know the answer, but would you consider it reasonable for an Employers Fire procedure to include a member of staff to remain in the building to operate the switchboard when the fire alarm sounds? 'If it is safe to do so'. The site has multiple buildings but who would make the judgement that it was safe once the alarm is sounded? How would a change in circumstance be shared? It strikes me as risky to propose such a procedure. Thanks for your time guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Without a risk assessment and rationale it's not advisable. That isn't to say it's impossible - several premises are designed for delayed evacuation of certain areas, e.g. larger shopping centres have their security control rooms made of materials with enhanced fire resistance and several similarly enhanced escape routes to allow continued occupation during an alarm so as to monitor and manage any incident and evacuation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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