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--- about:health-and-safety [2025/09/25 16:07] – I have removed some of the example PPE items, which is not provided as there is no relevant equipment hazard requiring these duncan
+++ about:health-and-safety [2026/09/08 16:55] (current) – Added to disability section zoemaestra
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 Fire drills may occur from time to time and will be organised by Wasps South Block.
-## Disabled People
+## Disabled people who may have difficulty exiting the building in an emergency
-Any person disclosing a relevant disability to the Hackerspace Directors that may
+A charged and working phone must be brought in order to contact emergency services if necessary.
-affect their egress in the event of a fire alarm will need individual
-consideration. The directors will liaise with Wasps South Block to risk
+Lifts must not be used during an emergency unless absolutely necessary. Untrained and unequipped members should not attempt to physically carrying others down the stairs when they are unable to do so themselves, due to the risk of injury to both parties.
-assess and define a personal emergency action plan.
+Evacuation from up the stairs relies on securing individuals away from the fire as close to the top of the stairs as possible and immediately contacting the Fire and Rescue Service and informing them clearly of the exact location as well as the relevant physical mobility constraints. You must not move from this location once they have been told, unless absolutely necessary. If the top of the stairwell is unsafe, a safer egress point for the Fire and Rescue Service to enter from must be chosen at the time.
 ## First Aid