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Lesson 6: Fire safety and evacuation
A warehouse fire doubles in size every 60 seconds. Knowing your route and your role is more important than knowing how to use an extinguisher.
When the alarm sounds
- Stop work immediately. Do not finish the pick, do not save the screen.
- Leave by the nearest marked exit, not the way you came in.
- Walk, do not run. Help anyone who needs it.
- Go to your assembly point (A for docks and dispatch, B for picking and packing, C for offices).
- Report to the fire warden in the orange vest. Stay until you are released.
Keep exits clear
Emergency exits, fire doors and extinguisher points must have a one-metre clear zone at all times. Storing pallets “just for an hour” in front of an exit is a reportable breach.
Extinguishers
| Colour band | Type | Use on |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Water | Paper, wood, cardboard |
| Cream | Foam | Flammable liquids |
| Blue | Dry powder | Most fires including electrical |
| Black | CO₂ | Electrical equipment |
Only fight a fire ifit is smaller than a waste bin, you have a clear exit behind you, and you have been trained. Otherwise raise the alarm and leave.
Recap
You have completed lesson 6 of 8. Continue to the next lesson to keep your progress.