• Fire doors must be closed upon exit
• Guests must kept in correct muster area(s): The ARC and grasscrete area
• Names must be checked against fire list
• Any relevant information passed onto emergency services
• Keep guests and staff informed where possible
• Prevent staff or guests re-entering building until authorised by emergency services or a director.

• Activate nearest fire alarm
• Tackle fire only if safe to do so, with correct equipment, ensuring you have a clear escape route
• Close all fire doors
• Ensure all rooms are cleared of personnel
• Guests must be kept in correct muster area(s)
• Names must be checked against fire list
• Any relevant information to be passed onto emergency services
• Prevent staff or guests re-entering building until authorised by emergency services

• Any unnecessary electrical equipment is to be unplugged when not in use
• Fire doors must not be propped open- a lot have electronic “stops” that can be used to keep doors open- these are disabled in the event of the fire alarm sounding.
• Fire exits must be kept clear

Accidents while out on Activities

On all activities the instructors should carry a first aid kit, packed with the appropriate supplies for the intended activity. Accompanying staff should be aware of its contents and their purpose.

First aid regulations cover all employees, both teaching and non-teaching staff.

Staff responsible for first aid on each activity should check the First Aid pack and carry out regular inventories of the contents of each First Aid kit to make sure that adequate supplies of each item are available.

An accident/incident report form must be filled in if any accident/incident occurs in the following instances (including near-misses):

• With residential clients at Raasay House;
• With clients participating on activities;
• Within Raasay House grounds; or
• Where the injured person is treated by a member of Raasay Outdoor Centre trading as Raasay House staff.

Should you require any further information please speak to David.

1.  If you are the first person on the scene of an accident, administer appropriate first aid and/or care.
2. Assess the nature of the injury/emergency and decide on an appropriate action. (i.e. phone 999 in-case of emergency or phone the local nurse (01478 660204)
3.  Alert other members of staff and, where possible send for a senior staff member such as  David, Lyn, Freya or Scott. Give other staff clear instructions as to any help or further action that you require. (e.g. Bringing in equipment, clearing people from scene, moving injured person, etc