Carbon monoxide evacuation procedure

Carbon monoxide evacuation procedure

 

Aim of policy

To give guidance to staff on what to do if the carbon monoxide alarms indicate a leak.

 

Points to consider

It is important that all staff familiarise themselves with the Carbon Monoxide detector in their setting as there are a wide range of detectors available.

 

Castle Daycare and Preschool aim to achieve this by:

 

In the event that the detector shows Carbon Monoxide to be present staff should:

1. Turn off appliances or other sources of combustion at once.
2. Immediately get fresh air into the premises by opening doors and windows.
3. Call the gas emergency services

The number is____________________________________

           

A member of staff will

 

·         Alert all staff and children by sounding the alarm.

·         Evacuate the building with the children in their care in accordance with the local setting evacuation procedure.

·         Take out any registers for which they are responsible.

 

The Manager (where the Manager is not present the most senior member of staff present) will:

 

·         Check toilets, utility room and kitchen. 

·         Ensure that registers of children are complete.

·         Ensure every child, member of staff and others are fully accounted for through taking registers and enquiry of staff.

·         Contact the fire service and other emergency services if required.

·         Act as the main point of contact for the Gas service and other appropriate services.

·         Take responsibility for contacting parents/guardians/ carers.

Do not reenter the premises until told to do so by an approved Gas Safe Engineer.