7.3 Explain emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in the work setting.

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Unit: Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings
Learning outcome: Be able to promote fire safety in the work setting.
Assessment criteria: 7.3 Explain emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in the work setting.

• For this assessment criterion, you will need to explain the emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in your work setting
• You should refer to your organisation’s fire and evacuation procedures to get this information
• Typical procedures include:
  • Evacuating the building
  • Calling the fire brigade
  • Fighting the fire if safe to do so and if you have received training