- Insurance, smoke alarms/detectors, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, clearly marked
emergency exits in the building and rooms, fire escape plan, staff training on fire
emergency procedure, secure storage of inflammable/combustible materials, maintenance
of electrical system, control of bonfire/barbeque area. Requirements for accommodations
of different types can range from country to country.
- Clear building plan with an escape route and all possible exits in each room and
the corridors (e.g., placed near the door), preferably accompanied with instructions
what to do in case of fire, a map with an emergency exit route and the local Fire
Department phone number placed at the visible spot at the reception; information
on fire prevention (warnings in the smoking area, instructions for electrical/gas
facilities use).
- 1) Call the local Fire Dept. 2) Try to fight the fire with an extinguisher (only
if it is feasible) 3)Help evacuate the people 4)Try to define the number of guests
present at the accommodation and whether all of them escaped. First aid to the injured
5) Phone your insurance company and report the fire and make an accurate damage
inventory 6) Take care of your damaged property.
- E.g., safe deposit box; supervision of the entrance; adequate lighting of the building,
walkways and parking lot; bolt locks in the rooms, warning decals, etc. In order
to protect yourself from theft claims you should make a clear statement of responsibility
in case of theft and make the clients aware of it, and provide security advice to
the guests.
- Furnished ground protection on all electrical outlets; regular inspections of furniture,
fixtures, any equipment; adequate lighting; no glass in doors; slip-resistant materials
and grabs in bathrooms.
- Additional measures: safe electric plugs; reliable high banisters; secure storage
of chemicals and cleaners as well as matches, lighters, gas, fire extinguishers;
control over the swimming pool; well cover or fence near the steep slope; safe barbeque
place; special children-safety gadgets for appliances such as stove knob cover,
appliance latch, etc.
- See in the text of the section, item 7.4.1 First aid kit and medical emergency information.
8. - 12. See answers to questions 8-12 in the text of the section, item 7.4.2 Common
accidents/incidents and first aid.
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