This is where Jaguar will have to have fire equipment and fire training in place. The different types of fire equipment Jaguar will have include:
Smoke detectors fitted in through out their showrooms and factories. They will need this in case there are any fires and workers are not aware of this, the smoke detectors will detect the smoke and then sound the alarms.
Fire alarms have to be fitted in every showroom and factory this is because if there is a fire on one place of the building and can not be controlled some one can sound the fire alarm to alert other people that there is a fire which could spread. Also some fire alarms link direct to the emergency services. Sounding the fire alarm will also alert the emergency services this will save the fire spreading any further to other parts of the buildings.
Fire warning signs: Below I am going to list the different fire warning sings a work place has to have:
The sign above tells you what to do in case of a fire what procedure people should take in the work place. It also tells you the fire assembly point for the work staff. The work staff have to make sure they report to the fire assembly point, this is because the managers have to check if any staff are still in the building so they can tell the fire brigade.
The above sign is for fire exit’s it is really important it gives out clear instructions that Jaguar staff should keep fire exit’s clear. This is because if the fire exit’s are blocked and there is a fire it could cause a lot of problems for people when they are leaving the building and when there is a fire people usually panic so if the fire exit is blocked people will just push other people might cause them to fall and cause serious injury to them.
The above sign is for fire doors to be kept closed. This is because most fire exit doors have alarms on them which set of the fire alarm. This is another way to alert other people in the building that there is a fire if they can not find a fire alarm.
The above signs are for fire alarm points it gives out clear instructions on how to activate the fire alarm. Also some fire alarms have glass protection over it and this instruction is also given what to use to break the glass.
Health and safety at work 1974: The health and safety act states that employer like Jaguar has to make sure they take care of the health, safety and welfare of their employees. It also states that any employers that do not do this could face criminal prosecution in crown court. Health and safety in Jaguar is very important this is because there are such a big company and also because in their factories they are making cars there is a lot of equipment and high flammable liquid. This is why health and safety for Jaguar is really important they have to make sure they have plans in place to prevent staff members getting injured or killed. Also they should have plans on what they will do in case of any injuries what steps they are going to take.
Noise at work regulations 1989: This regulation come in to practice in 2006. It states that employers have to provide employees with hearing protection in zones over 85 decibels. A company like Jaguar will need to provide hearing protection for those employees who are working in factories this is because of the noise of the machinery.
Next I am going to be talking about the second organisation I chose to do this part of the coursework which was Bournville college. This organisation is an education provider. I am going to be talking about different legislation and regulation on health and safety.
The first act I am going to be talking about is the fire precaution act 1971. This acts states organisations that provide a service should have safety plans for their customers in case of any fires. The customer’s in this case are the students studying in Bournville college. The management the principal of Bournville college is responsible for all fire plans and the safety of students and staff. They have to make sure they clearly state the following: clearly show where the fire alarms are, the fire exits, fire extinguishers, where the assembly point is for students and the exit routes for students and staff members. The management has to make sure fire practice is put in practice on a regular basis this is because in case there is a fire students and staff will now what to do.
The second act I am going to be talking about is health and safety act 1974. Health and safety in Bournville college this is because there are many students all in one building although it is a big building. Also because there are many different types of courses done at Bournville college for example: science which could include dangerous experiments with flammable acids, food courses where students learn how to cook and then students sell that food is made and many other courses. I have named two courses which will need a lot of attention on because there are many health and safety issues involved in them. Not only the courses the principal has to make sure the college is cleaned on a regular basis this is because if it is not cleaned it could attract pests, also they have to make sure they have people to clean any spillages during the day as this could be a hazard. Bournville college has to make sure their health and safety plans are up to high standards as it might be visited by health and safety people on a regular basis because there are many students studying in the college.
