Evaluation procedures and standards for
"FARA-FS Certified" certification
Update: October 2005
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Evaluation procedures and standards for "FARA-FS Certified" certification Update: October 2005 |
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Introduction
The FARA FS (Fire Safety) standard is a project of the Fire and Rescue Association introduced in 2000 with the aim of giving various organizations that are looking to improve their efficiency the opportunity to enhance their operational processes to international standards in the following safety-related fields.
To comply with "FARA-FS Certified" certification, an organization must undergo training in at least the following four modules.
Module 1 : Fire Basic Course (FBC), taking one day (six hours) with up to 60 persons undergoing training.
Module 2 : Emergency Response Team (ERT) A four day, 24 hour course with those participating having passed Module 1 (FBC), and not exceeding 45 persons to become FARA-FS team leaders.
Module 3 : To create a "Safety Constitution" HB (Handbook) that serves as a guide to fire-fighting and in combating other disasters. This module lasts 18 hours (three days) and those participating must have passed the ERT training (Module 2).
Module 4 : Evacuation Drill (ED), four days or 24 hours in duration, and those participating must have passed the HB training (Module 3), and take part in 10 evacuation drills.
After completing these four modules and completing the handbook, FARA invite the organizations executives and ERT team members to receive a plaque and certificate that will be valid for three years.
After this three-year period, FARA will evaluate the standard again in accordance with the E01 documentation in your hands so that your organization may have the opportunity to participate in continuous quality improvement for the benefit and safety of your staff and customers.
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Index
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Introduction 1 Evaluation procedures and standards for "FARA-FS Certified" certification 3 Standards for premises and equipment 4 Evaluation Criteria and grading 4 Building Structure & Equipments Evaluation Report 5 Human Resources & Knowledge Assessment Report 6 Executive Management s Policy and Future Plan 7
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Evaluation procedures and standards for "FARA-FS Certified" certification
1. Human resources
1.1 Management's commitment and support for the safety of staff and customers.
Indicators 1.1.1 Does management encourage and authorize safety training? 1.1.2 Does management read the daily reports of the training and the recommendations? 1.1.3 Does management join, show interest in, or encourage staff to join the safety training classes? 1.1.4 Does management agree to and follow the safety procedures agreed upon by the group? 1.1.5 Does management closely try to resolve internal personnel conflicts
1.2 Do the staff know the objectives and are they willing to work continuously together towards improvements in safety, including meeting customer requirements and satisfaction?
Indicators 1.2.1 Do the participating staff come to all the training sessions, study and join in the activities? 1.2.2 Do the participating staff think "out of the box" when it comes to safety at all times? 1.2.3 Do the participating staff spread word of their knowledge about firesafety to others in the organization and outside as well as reporting any concerns they may have to FARA? 1.2.4 Do the staff have the ability to communicate any safety concerns they may have to all levels of management (The must be a vision and mission about safety). 1.2.5 Are there procedures for building inspection and maintenance to ensure maximum efficiency at all times and can an inspection be made without notice?
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2. Standards for premises and equipment
Indicators: These are based on the law or on standards set down by international organizations, a comparison between structures of other similar facilities, coupled with the limitations or opportunities that may exist. For example, budget constraints differ between private and government sector organizations, while hospitals and hotels have quite different constraints. Location can also be a factor. FARA hopes that the "FARA-FS Certified" certification will be of benefit to you and your staff in leading your organization towards the highest goals and for the maximum safety of your staff and customers. Please complete the estimation form as honestly as you can and send it back to FARA within three months . so that we may be able to conduct training and certification for your organization.
Evaluation Criteria and grading
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Building Structure & Equipment Evaluation Report
Evaluation Topic Standard Actual Quantity Quantity Safety Equipments
1. Fire Extinguisher for Sterile room (Co2 ,Clean Agent) 2. Fire Extinguisher ( Dry Chemical Powder, Water Pressure , Foam ) 3. Fire Delivery hose 4. Fire Fighter Set ( Helmet , Fire Fighter Suit , Safety Boots , leather grove etc. ) 5. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus ( S C B A ) 6. Fire Escape Device 7. Mobile Ladder 8. Emergency Light 9. Fire Pump for building 10. Mobile Fire Pump 11. Fire Alarm 12. Strobe Light
Safety Sign
13. Exit , Entrance , Up , Down 14. Room , Building , Door , etc. 15. Fire Exit (Escape only) , Emergency Exit (Also window) 16. Fire Extinguisher Signs , Fire Alarm Signs , Fire Hose , Fire Escape Device stands etc. 17. Signs for Dont use lift when fire burn , Not an exit , Do not Enter , Danger Area , Etc. 18. Signs for No smoking , Matches or Open Frames , Danger Chemical Storage , etc.
Hand Book , Poster & Permanent Signs
19. Signs for Emergency Response Room 20. Signs for Assembly Area (Please mention the place) 21. Safety Hand Book 22. Direction for Fire Exit & Map of your Organization 23. Posters for Actions to be considered on Discovering a fire to stick on board . 24. Any Poster , Sheet , Leaflet or Board of Fire Prevention
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Human Resources & Knowledge Assessment Report
Summary and Comment of Assessor
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Executive Management s Policy and Future Plan
1). CEOs Name ........Position
Policy and Plan :- . . . . . . . . . . . 2). President of Safety Council and / or Commander Name .... Position .
Policy and Plan :- . . . . . . . . . .
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