In a workplace fire, smoke is usually the first killer. It can disorient and overcome people within minutes, long before the flames reach them.

          Escaping Smoke

  • Stay low – cleaner air is near the floor.
  • Cover nose and mouth with a damp cloth.
  • Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening.
  • Close doors behind you to slow the spread.
  • Never use lifts – take the stairs.
  • Move patients to fresh air and call an ambulance.
         Signs of Smoke Inhalation

  • Coughing or a hoarse voice.
  • Soot around the nose or mouth.
  • Difficulty breathing or wheezing.
  • Headache, dizziness, or confusion?
 

THE GOLDEN RULE

Everyone exposed to Smoke needs a Medical Check.

Airway swelling can develop hours later. Someone who seems fine after a fire can deteriorate quickly.
 

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