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Safety At Hoppers
FIRE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
There are a few basic precautions to minimise the risk of fire. It is the
responsibility of each group leader to explain them to the group on the
first evening, and make sure they are followed.
Fire Safety Instructions are clearly displayed in every
room.
1. Smoking is strictly forbidden in the buildings which are old and
timbered.
2. Before bed everyone should make sure they know their exit route and out
of the building. The group leader must point out the fire exit doors, and
decide who will assist any people with disabilities. Doors and windows
should be kept unlocked and unobstructed. The door into the main lounge
should be closed at night.
3. There is a smoke alarm in every room. The leader should test them by
pressing the red button. Under no circumstances should the batteries be
removed. If one goes off at any time investigate at once and prepare to
leave the building. Never assume it is a false alarm.
4. One person in each house should be appointed to act as a fire marshal,
who must alert everyone and count heads if it is necessary to evacuate the
building. The assembly point for all occupants is on the street pavement
and the leader of the group should ascertain that all members of the group
are present. Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
5. Dry Powder extinguishers and fire blankets (by cookers) are placed at
strategic positions in both buildings, to deal with minor incidents.
Leaders should read the instructions for use. Do not try to tackle a
serious fire.
6. There is no telephone land line at Hoppers'. If it is necessary to call
the fire brigade or other emergency services use a mobile phone. Failing
that use either the telephone in the pub next door, or the public call box
which is 200m left out of Hoppers', just past the Green.
7. Candles should only be used in the context of worship, subject to the
following guidelines:
Only use them downstairs.
Do not put them on shelves or window sills.
Stick them in a tray of sand or soil.
Do not ask people to hold them or walk around with them.
Never leave them burning and unattended.
Put them out as soon as worship is finished. |
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‘SAFE FROM HARM’ SUMMARY OF THE HOME OFFICE
GUIDELINES
1. In order to safeguard the welfare of the children and young
people in their charge, voluntary organisations should consider the issues
raised by each of the following statements of principle and then, if they
wish to do so, take any action which they deem to be appropriate in the
light of their circumstances and structures and the nature of their
activities.
2. Adopt a policy statement on safeguarding the welfare of children.
3. Plan the work of the organisation so as to minimise situations where
the abuse of children may occur.
4. Introduce a system whereby children may talk with an independent
person.
5. Apply agreed procedures for protecting children to all paid staff and
volunteers.
6. Give all paid staff and volunteers clear roles.
7. Use supervision as a means of protecting children.
8. Treat all would-be paid staff and volunteers as job applicants for any
position involving contact with children.
9. Gain at least one reference from a person who has experience of the
applicant's paid work or volunteering with children.
10. Explore all applicants' experience of working or contact with children
in an interview before appointment.
11. Find out whether an applicant has any conviction for criminal offences
against children.
12. Make paid and voluntary appointments conditional on the successful
completion of a probationary period.
13. Issue guidelines on how to deal with the disclosure or discovery of
abuse.
14. Train paid staff and volunteers, their line managers or supervisors,
and policy makers in the prevention of child abuse.
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