What could occur? Without Inter-agency planning and communication the public services would not be able to effectively respond to emergency incidents due to poor planning and preparation. Poor planning can result poor response times which can result in the serious injuries and even deaths of those involved in the incident. The public service would not be working towards to the same goals which can hinder the operation slowing down the response to the incident. The public services would be unprepared for the potential incidents also no problems or area of improvement would be highlighted which would then occur during the response this which can result in the serious injuries and even deaths of those involved in the incident.
NFPA 1500 Impacts on the Fire Service May 2011 Some fire departments may resent the requirements set forth in NFPA 1500 as an infringement on their authority and another unfunded mandate. The proof, however, lies in the data collected since it was instituted that clearly shows the positive effects. This research paper will look at the affects the standard has had on the American Fire Service while also attempting to define it. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an organization dedicated to creating and maintaining minimum standards and requirements for fire prevention and suppression activities, training, and equipment, as well as other life-safety codes and standards. NFPA 1500 outlines the minimum requirements for fire department Occupational Safety and Health Programs.
What is a hazard? Hazard is everything that may put at risk the safety of the working staff or the general public that may come into contact with the organization and its operations. That hazard may include extension of cords running across the floor , that may be dangerous cause people might trip over them . Boxes and cartons stacked in front of the fire escapes , this area needs to be clear of obvious reasons . The fire door is locked , that may be fatal for the employees who might be trapped in a burning building .
It is very important for a job like this where lives are at risk, for your “street smarts” to be sharp, a paper and pencil test does not test for these skills. It seems as if most of America’s Fire Departments have rejected the paper and pen test and are using other methods to choose qualified candidates for promotion. The use of assessment centers and on-the-job challenges are common
In each of the incidents there are steps that needed to be taken. The two fundamental goals of any disaster response is identified by Aylwin et al is to remove casualties from a hazardous incident scene. Synchronized communications between each of the different groups responding, along with current communications, with the available bomb squad/bomb-dismantling experts to insure a rapid response. The response was comprehensive and represented a task of significant complexity involving several different types of responding organizations. Most compelling in terms of its absence was the lack of adequate on-site triage units whereas hospital responses were diminished by inadequate surge capacity and limited resource availability.
Use of space impacting on emergency procedures Throughout the workplace there have been provided various facilities for the control of and response to fire such as in date fire extinguishers of the right type and quantity located near to an adequate number of signed fire exits. Although this in commendable fire provisions have been compromised by haphazard storage which has lead to blocked fire exits, obstructed fire extinguishers and inadequate internal directional signage. In the event of a fire each of these issues could lead to a loss of revenue due to stopped production etc and, more importantly, in the event a major fire, serious injury or death. Again these issues are not only a breach of some of the afore mentioned Acts and Regulations but also The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which requires employers to assess the risk from fire and then take reasonable action to reduce the risk of fire starting and put in place procedures to ensure the safety of employees should a fire start. 3.
Should you take this any further of just ignore it? Give reasons for your answers. Definitely take it further; it is a potential fire/poison hazard. The leaking substance may be flammable. A sheet metal fabricating plant would have welders or
This could be more severe in the case of abuse whereby the individual can’t communicate effectively to alert others if they are being abused and can be vulnerable to abuse. The result could also put others in dangers for example if a person’s communication needs were not met and they discovered a fire they would not be able to report it quickly which would put others in danger.It would also impact other rights such as those covered by the GSCC’s codes of practice which include; diversity, equality, control, dignity, effective communication, risks, safety and security. These would be infringed because the individual would not be able to effectively communication their opinions or views in relation to these rights. Your own role and practice can impact on an individual who has specific communication needs as if you do not communicate with a person in a way that they understand they may feel left out and alone, [ hence they may suffer from additional mental health disabilities such as depression. When you do spend time with an individual, and do include them and communicate in a way that they understand then they will feel as if they are valued and part of society.
This could be more severe in the case of abuse whereby the individual can’t communicate effectively to alert others if they are being abused and can be vulnerable to abuse. The result could also put others in dangers for example if a person’s communication needs were not met and they discovered a fire they would not be able to report it quickly which would put others in danger. 1.2 Explain how own role and practice can impact on communication with an individual who has specific communication needs. My own role and practice can impact on an individual who has specific communication needs as if I do not communicate with a person in a way that they understand they may feel left out and alone, hence they may suffer from additional mental health disabilities such as depression. When I do spend time with an individual, and do include them and communicate in a way that they understand then they will feel as if they are valued and part of society.
They need to respond to people in need in a very short period of time and work in very dangerous environments. During a fire, floors can cave in and walls can topple. Flames and smoke can burn or kill. Fire fighters may come in contact with poisonous gases or other hazardous materials. Knowing and understanding this allows me to believe that they should definitely be paid for what they are doing.