/ The HSE section / HMSRV-12/04 / 01.12.2006
Approved by / Page / Replaces
HSE / The Rector / 1 of 2 / 01.05.2002
Challenges
- Which individuals are responsible for which storey (also counting the ones in different buildings if the unit’s premises are distributed across more than one building)?
- In what manner is the unit ensuring that the caretaker for the building has an updated overview of the individuals responsible for each of the unit’s storeys?
- What routines does the unit have for ensuring that annual fire escape drills are carried out?
- How is the unit ensuring that it is possible to evacuate all members of staff in an emergency – including those with a disability?
- How is the unit ensuring that all members of staff know where to find essential extinguishing equipment?
- Which, and what quantities of, inflammable and explosive substances/items (liquid or semi-solid with an ignition temperature below +55 degrees Celsius, engine fuel, heating oil, gas that continues to burn in air after ignition etc.) are found at the unit?
- How are any such inflammable and explosive items labelled and stored?
- How does the unit ensure that room-cards are updated and posted in all the relevant places?
- Have the necessary permits for using and storing inflammable and explosive items been obtained?
- Has the unit secured the necessary running- and maintenance agreements for its equipment and installations?
- To what extent are new products evaluated according to fire safety?
Requirements
Laws
Act relating to the prevention of fire, explosion and accidents etc.
Regulations ()
Regulations on fire prevention measures and supervision
Brannfarlig vare
Brannfarlig eller trykksatt stoff
NTNUs guidelines
HMSR06E Fire protection
HMSR29E Hot work
Tools
- Fire protection equipment (fire alarms and extinguishers)
- Functioning and unobstructed escape routes
- NTNU’s fire protection manager may be contacted concerning question about fire safety
- Annual drills
Guidelines from the Labour Inspection Authority