Section 17. Procedures. RegulationS 55 to Emergency Equipment. and Procedures

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1 Section 17 RegulationS 55 to 58 EMERGencY EQUIPment and Procedures 17. Emergency Equipment and Procedures

2 Section 17 Regulations 55 to 58 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES This section explains what operators have to do to be prepared for emergencies, including: having certain emergency equipment having an emergency evacuation plan practising fire drills regularly following certain procedures if a child is injured keeping an up-to-date list of emergency numbers A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs 187

3 Section 17 emergency equipment AND PROCEDURES Regulation 55(1 Fire Safety Equipment An operator shall ensure that smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors are located in a child day care facility in compliance with the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Code of Canada, and any applicable by-laws in the community in which the facility is located. Why To ensure that the child care facility has adequate smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. To ensure that the child care facility has adequate fire extinguishers. What it means The Annual operator must meet the requirements of the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Code of Canada, and any local bylaw(s regarding the number and location of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. inspections by the Regional Consultant and Fire Inspector will include checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. See the box, What To Do If An Inspector Requires Improvements, after Regulation 3(6. How to Check the settlement, hamlet, town or city office to see if there are any local bylaws regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. Make sure the facility has enough smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers, as required by the National Building Code and National Fire Code, and any local bylaw(s. Make sure they work. Develop procedures for staff to follow if a smoke detector or a carbon monoxide detector sounds: Develop emergency evacuation procedures as required by Regulation 56(1. If a carbon monoxide detector sounds, evacuate the facility immediately. If a smoke detector sounds, use judgment to decide if an evacuation is necessary. (If it s burnt toast you probably don t have to evacuate. Some carbon monoxide detectors have a spot which changes colour if there is carbon monoxide. Look at them daily to make sure the colour spot hasn t changed. Make sure staff know how to use the fire extinguisher(s. Ask the Regional Consultant or Fire Inspector for help if needed. Resources 188 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations Section Resources Fire Extinguishers...R17-1 Location, Installation, Testing and Cleaning Smoke Alarms...R17-3 Quick Facts on Carbon Monoxide...R17-5

4 Section 17 emergency equipment AND PROCEDURES Regulation 55(2 Telephone and First Aid Kit An operator shall ensure that the child day care facility has a: (a telephone in working order; and (b first aid kit and manual that conform to guidelines provided by a first aid trainer or organization. Why To ensure that the facility has a working telephone in the event of an emergency. To ensure that the facility has a properly equipped first aid kit, and first aid manual, in the event of an injury. What it means The The Annual operator must ensure that the facility has a telephone and that it works. operator must ensure that the facility has a first aid kit and first aid manual that follows the guidelines of a certified first aid trainer or organization (such as St John Ambulance, the Red Cross or health centre. inspections by the Regional Consultant and EHO will include checking the telephone and first aid kit. See the box, What To Do If An Inspector Requires Improvements, after Regulation 3(6. Related regulations ÙÙ61(2: Primary staff persons must be certified in first aid, and in infant and child cardiopulmonary Ù resuscitation (CPR. Ù63(2: Family day home operators must be certified in first aid, and in infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR. How to If the facility is large e.g. two floors, or several rooms have more than one phone. 3 3 Have a cell phone as a backup, if your area has cell phone service. Replace first aid supplies as they are used, or if they are outdated. Operators of family day homes and primary staff persons in centres, keep first aid and CPR certifications up-to-date. Have a first aid kit packed and available for field trips, or outdoor play areas that are away from the facility. Include insect repellent, sun screen, a paper and pencil. A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs 189

5 Section 17 emergency equipment AND PROCEDURES Regulation 55(2 Telephone and First Aid Kit Resources St John Ambulance website with information on courses and first aid kits and supplies. Supplies for first aid kits include the following: first aid manual hand cleaner/cleansing towelettes antiseptic wipes plastic bags sterile gauze pads and rolls (assorted sizes sterile eye pads sterile abdominal dressings adhesive tape adhesive bandages in several sizes tweezers stainless steel bandage scissors safety pins disposable instant cold packs thermometer mouthpiece for administering rescue breathing plastic gloves (at least 2 pairs flashlight and extra batteries record book and pen compress bandage triangular bandage elastic support bandage antibiotic cream sting kill ampoules or wipes (for insect bites other items as required or recommended by the EHO or Regional Consultant 190 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

6 Section 17 emergency equipment AND PROCEDURES Regulation 56(1 Emergency Evacuation Plan An operator shall provide an emergency plan that includes: (a emergency evacuation and fire drill procedures; (b arrangements for alternate emergency accommodations; and (c arrangements for transportation to those accommodations. Why To ensure that operators have a plan if the facility has to be evacuated. To ensure that children can be evacuated quickly and safely, and taken to another location, in the event of an emergency. What it means The The If operator must have an emergency plan and include it as part of the Application for a Licence (Regulation 2(4(i. emergency plan must include the things in the shaded box. the Director issues a licence it means the emergency plan is satisfactory. Ù 13(1 Ù 56(2 Ù Ù Related regulations and (2: The operator must complete a Serious Occurrence Report for any emergencies at the facility and give a copy of the report to the Director by the end of the next business day. and (3: The operator must practise evacuation and fire drill procedures once a month, and keep written records of those practices. A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs 191

7 Section 17 emergency equipment AND PROCEDURES Regulation 56(1 Emergency Evacuation Plan How to Plan how to quickly evacuate all children, staff and volunteers from the facility in the event of an emergency. Outline roles and responsibilities for staff and volunteers so that everyone knows what to do. Decide who will: evacuate infants (or a child with special needs, evacuate older children, bring medications and a first aid kit, bring the daily attendance sheet, bring parent/emergency contact numbers, and the numbers of local services (such as health centre, taxi, police, take roll call, do a final sweep of the building to make sure everyone is out, phone the fire department or emergency services. Keep blankets by each exit to protect children once they are outside. These could be kept in clean garbage cans on wheels, along with other emergency evacuation supplies such as a flashlight, diapers and water. Establish a safe meeting place outside the facility where children meet and wait. Identify an alternate location where all children and staff will go after the facility has been evacuated. Plan how the children and staff will get to that location. Use Responding to Emergencies: A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs to help write the emergency plan. (See Resources. Ask for help with the emergency plan from the local fire or police authority. Ask for help from the Regional Consultant, if needed. Centre operators Make sure all staff are fully aware of the evacuation procedures, their role in the evacuation procedures, the alternate accommodations, and how children will get to the alternate accommodations. Resources Responding to Emergencies: A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs Department of Education, Culture and Employment, GNWT Section Resources Emergency Preparedness Plan, includes: Sample Letter of Agreement with Emergency Evacuation Site, and...r17-6 Sample Emergency Preparedness Letter to Parents...R17-7 Teaching Children About Safe Fire Exits at Home...R17-8 Get Out! Stay Out!...R Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

8 Section 17 emergency equipment AND PROCEDURES Regulation 56(2 and (3 Monthly Fire Drills and Record of Fire Drills 56(2 An operator shall ensure that the emergency evacuation and fire drill procedures referred to in subsection (1 are practised once a month and that a written record of each practice is kept, indicating the date and time of the practice and the number of children, staff and volunteers in attendance. 56(3 An operator shall retain the written record referred to in subsection (2 for not less than one year after the date of the last practice indicated on the record. Why To ensure that operators, staff and children practise emergency evacuation and fire drills so they know what to do in the event of a real emergency evacuation. What it means The The The operator must practise the evacuation plan and fire drill once a month. operator must keep a written record of each practice date, time, number of children, number of staff and number of volunteers. operator must keep the written record for at least a year. In other words the operator must keep the record of the evacuation for any given month e.g. November until the following November, at least. How to Practise evacuation drills from all parts of the facility and at various times of the day, during a variety of activities, including nap time. Use the form in the resources at the end of this section, or develop and use a form to record the required information date, time, number of children, number of staff and number of volunteers. Keep the form and recorded information on file at the facility. Keep the recorded information on any given evacuation drill for at least one year. Centre operators make sure staff are fully aware of fire drill procedures. Resources Section Resources Record of Fire Drill Practices...R17-12 A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs 193

9 Section 17 emergency equipment AND PROCEDURES Regulation 57(1 and (2 Emergency Contact Information 57(1 An operator shall ensure that addresses and telephone numbers for the following persons, places and services are readily available in the child day care facility: (a in respect of each child; (i a parent; (ii the emergency contact person referred to in paragraph 11(2(c; and (iii the health care professional referred to in paragraph 11(2(f; (b the nearest nursing station or public health unit; (c the nearest hospital emergency room; (d contact information for a poison information centre; (e an ambulance service for the area; (f a taxi service for the area; (g the local fire department; (h the nearest Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment; (i a Child Protection Worker for the area; (j in the case of a centre day care facility, the staff persons for the facility. 57(2 In addition to the information referred to in subsection (1, the operator shall ensure that any addresses provided under paragraph 11(2(b or (c for the parent or an emergency contact are readily available in the child day care facility. Why To be able to contact anyone on the list in the shaded box, without delay. What it means The The operator must have easy access to the addresses, phone numbers and s in the shaded box. operator of a centre must also make sure that staff have easy access to the addresses, phone numbers and s in the shaded box. Ù 11(2(b, Related regulations Ù (c and (f: The child s application for enrolment must include contact information for the child s parent, another person if the parent is not Ù available, and the child s health care provider. Ù11(6: The operator must keep all information on children and their families confidential. 194 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

10 Section 17 emergency equipment AND PROCEDURES Regulation 57(1 and (2 Emergency Contact Information How to Use the forms in the resources at the end of this section, or create your own: children s list of all children and the three addresses, phone numbers and s (if any required: parent, emergency contact person if the parent is not available, the child s health care provider (e.g. doctor or nurse, staff list with addresses and telephone numbers (centres only, community services list with addresses and phone numbers for items (b through (i in the shaded box. Post or keep the children s list where you and staff can easily access it e.g. office, inside a kitchen cupboard door, etc. Do not post the children s list on the information board. All information on children and their families needs to be kept confidential. Post the staff list in a location that is easily available to staff, but not on the information board (unless all staff agree. Post the community services list near all telephones. Update all lists regularly as soon as any address or phone number changes, as soon as any child enrols or withdraws from the facility, and as soon as there are any staff changes. In addition to the list, have each child s information on a separate index card that can be pulled out if a child has to be taken for medical treatment. Make sure the index cards also include the child s health care number and any known allergies. Resources Section Resources Emergency Contact Information Children (with space for cell phone...r17-13 Emergency Contact Information Children (no cell phone...r17-14 Emergency Contact Information Community Services and Staff...R17-15 A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs 195

11 Section 17 emergency equipment AND PROCEDURES Regulation 58 Injured Child Procedures If a child attending a child day care facility sustains an injury while attending the facility, the operator shall; (a as soon as possible, ensure that the child receives any required medical assistance; (b as soon as possible, notify the parent of the child; and (c complete and submit a report in accordance with section 13(1. Why To ensure that any child who is injured gets medical attention as soon as possible. To ensure that parents and the Director are informed of an injured child. What it means If Medical The The a child is injured at the facility the operator must make sure that the child receives medical assistance as soon as possible. assistance means that the child must see a doctor, nurse, or other health care professional. (The operator or staff might perform first aid, but this does not meet the definition of medical assistance. operator must notify parents as soon as possible. operator must complete a Serious Occurrence Report (Regulation 13(1 and submit it to the Director either on the day the injury happened, or the next business day. (Business day means Monday through Friday. Related regulations ÙÙ 11(2(j: The child s application for enrolment includes a waiver signed by the parent allowing the operator to get medical treatment for the child in Ù the case of an emergency, accident or illness. ÙRegulation 11(4(f: The operator must put a copy of the Serious Occurrence Report in the injured child s file. How to Keep an index card for each child that includes the names, addresses and s (if any for the parent and alternate emergency contact, the address and phone number of the child s health care provider, the child s health care number, and any known allergies. If a child is injured don t wait to see if things get worse. Take the child, along with the child s index card (as above, to a hospital, health clinic or nursing station right away. You do not have to ask the parent for permission before getting medical assistance for the child. This permission was already given as part of the application for enrolment. 196 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

12 Section 17 emergency equipment AND PROCEDURES Regulation 58 Injured Child Procedures If you re not sure if a small injury actually requires medical attention, for example a cut, take the child to a hospital, health clinic or nursing station. A health care professional will decide what treatment is required. Call the parent as soon as possible to briefly, but clearly explain what happened. Speak calmly, and be prepared for a variety of parent responses some will need more reassurance than others that their child is being taken care of. Call the Regional Consultant to inform them of the incident and your actions so they are not taken by surprise if the media or an upset parent calls them. Complete a Serious Occurrence Report and give a copy of it to the Director by the end of the next business day. Put a copy of the report in the file of the injured child. Review, and if needed, make changes to routines, floor plans, staff responsibilities, or any aspect of the facility or early childhood program to prevent similar injuries from happening again. Ask the Regional Consultant or a health and safety professional for suggestions, if needed. Resources Responding to Emergencies: A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs Department of Education, Culture and Employment, GNWT Section Resources Serious Occurrence Report Form...R17-16 A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs 197

13 Regulation 55(1 Fire Safety Equipment Fire Prevention Canada Working with the private and public sectors to achieve fire safety through education FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Read the instructions on your extinguisher for proper use. Create a picture in your mind that will reflect the instructions on the extinguisher: if there's a fire, get everyone outside and ask a member of your family to call the fire department from a neighbour's house. Only then should you permit yourself to fight a small fire. If the fire becomes large, get out. Close doors behind you to slow the spread of the fire. The ABCD s of Portable Fire Extinguishers A fire extinguisher is a storage container for an agent like water or chemicals. It is designed to put out a small fire, not a large one. Extinguishers are labelled ABC or D. Ensure you use the right extinguisher for the appropriate type of fire. A Ordinary Combustibles Fires started with paper, wood, drapes and upholstery require a Class A type extinguisher. B Flammable and Combustible Liquids Fires originating from fuel oil, gasoline, paint, grease in a frying pan, solvents and other flammable liquids require a Class B type extinguisher. C Electrical Equipment Fires started with wiring, overheated fuse boxes, conductors, and other electrical sources require a Class C type extinguisher. D Metals Certain metals such as magnesium and sodium require a special dry powder Class D type extinguisher. A multi-purpose dry chemical labelled ABC puts out most types of fires: wood, paper, cloth, flammable liquids and electrical fires. If you intend to buy more than one, you may want to purchase a BC for the kitchen, an A for the living room and an ABC for the basement and garage. A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R17-1

14 Regulation 55(1 Fire Safety Equipment Buying and Maintaining an Extinguisher 1. Extinguishers come in a dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, water, or Halon form. Whatever type you buy, it should be labelled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. 2. The higher the number rating on the extinguisher, the more fire it puts out. High rated extinguishers are often (not always the heavier models. Ensure you can hold and operate the one you buy comfortably. 3. Ask your dealer how to have your extinguisher serviced and inspected. Recharge it after ANY use. A partially used extinguisher might as well be empty. 4. Extinguishers should be installed near an escape route and away from potential fire hazards. Learn How to PASS 1. Pull the pin. Some units require the releasing of a lock latch, pressing a puncture lever, inversion or other motion. 2. Aim the extinguisher nozzle (horn at the base of the fire. 3. Squeeze or press the handle. 4. Sweep from side-to-side at the base of the fire and discharge the contents of the extinguisher. Foam and water extinguishers require slightly different use. Read the instructions. R17-2 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

15 Regulation 55(1 Fire Safety Equipment Fire Prevention Canada Working with the private and public sectors to achieve fire safety through education LOCATION, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND CLEANING Locating/Installing Smoke Alarms Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully. For best performance, an alarm should be mounted on the ceiling in or near the centre of the room, hall or stairway, and at the head of each stairway leading to an occupied area. Optimum location for wall mounts is at least 15 cm (6 inches from the ceiling but not more than 30 cm (19 inches from it. Avoid installing where the temperature is less than 5 o C (41 o F or exceeds 48 o C (119 o F. Keep alarms away from doors and windows. Never locate an alarm in front of an air register, fans or vents. Keep alarms at least 60 cm (2 feet from any corner. Don't recess an alarm. Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 30 cm (one foot rise per 2.4 m (eight feet horizontally should be located on the high side of the room. Avoid locating an alarm at the peak of an "A" frame type ceiling. Never paint a smoke alarm. Keep alarms 60 to 90 cm (two to three feet away from light fixtures. When having an alarm connected into the electrical wiring system of a house you should: Use a qualified electrical contractor. Never install the alarm in the electrical circuit except at the main panel. Alarms must also never be installed in a circuit connected to an on/off switch. Check the alarm when installation is complete. A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R17-3

16 Regulation 55(1 Fire Safety Equipment Mark your calendar: Testing & Cleaning Test your smoke alarm monthly and clean it every 6 months. Mark it on your calendar so that you don't forget. Things to remember when testing your smoke alarm: Ensure that power is being transmitted to the alarm and that it will activate in the presence of smoke. Test your smoke alarm by pressing the test button. Even alarms with a pilot light that indicate power is being transmitted, should be tested regularly. Battery-operated smoke alarms will warn you when batteries need replacing. Despite this, make it a habit to change the batteries yearly. When you've been away from home for a few days, check your alarm on your return to ensure it is working properly. Remember, your smoke alarm can't protect you if the batteries have been removed or a plug has been disconnected. The lifespan of a typical smoke alarm is about 10 years, but some models last as little as 5 years. To clean the alarm, open the cover and gently vacuum the interior of it. Frequently, the alarm will sound while the unit is being cleaned. R17-4 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

17 Regulation 55(1 Fire Safety Equipment Fire Prevention Canada Working with the private and public sectors to achieve fire safety through education QUICK FACTS ON CO WHAT IS IT: A colourless, odourless and tasteless gas. SIGNS: Stuffy air, water vapour, backdraft and soot from a fireplace. SYMPTOMS: Headaches, weakness, nausea, vomiting and loss of muscle control. They can be mistaken for flu symptoms. EFFECTS: If inhaled, carbon monoxide deprives the blood of oxygen. Prolonged exposure can lead to unconsciousness, brain damage or death. CAUSES: Blocked or dirty vents, flues, chimneys and furnaces, as well as improper ventilation of burning fireplaces or woodstoves. DEATHS: Approximately 200 per year. PREVENTION: Annual inspection and cleaning of: Furnaces Chimneys Fireplaces Other fuel-burning equipment such as gas dryers Safety tips on how to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning INSTALL at least one carbon monoxide detector in your home. ENSURE a wood or coal-burning stove is properly installed and vented. DON T operate a gasoline-powered engine, kerosene stove or charcoal grill in a closed space. BARBECUE grills should never be operated indoors. CHECK clothes dryer vents that open outside the house for lint. CHECK forced air fans for proper ventilation. If you suspect carbon monoxide in your home, get out immediately and call the fire department. A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R17-5

18 Regulation 56(1 Emergency Evacuation Plan Emergency Preparedness Plan Sample Letter of Agreement with Emergency Evacuation Site Letter of Agreement between and (name of child care center (name of emergency evacuation site to serve as an emergency evacuation site for child care children and staff. Information about Child Care Facility Name of facility Address Information about Evacuation Site Name of facility Address Telephone number Telephone number(s Name of contact person(s Name of contact person(s Hours of operation Number of children and staff potentially evacuating Hours of operation Driving directions from child care center to evacuation facility: (Attach map with directions from child care center to evacuation facility to this agreement Check off items that the evacuation site will provide in an emergency: Water Food Transportation Telephone People to assist Other agrees to serve as an emergency evacuation site for (name of evacuation facility (name of child care center Signatures Authorized Evacuation Site Representative Child Care Center Director Date Date Signed copies of this agreement should be kept on file at both the child care center and the emergency evacuation site. R17-6 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

19 Regulation 56(1 Emergency Evacuation Plan Emergency Preparedness Plan Sample Emergency Preparedness Letter to Parents Give to parents every year and to new parents as they enter your program Name of Child Care Center: Date letter distributed: Dear Parents, Our child care center s philosophy is to keep your child(ren safe at all times when he/she is in our care. With recent world and local events, we have developed an emergency plan that will be put into place in the event that special circumstances require a different type of care. Plans for these special types of care are reviewed annually. Staff is trained in the appropriate response and local emergency management is aware of these plans. The specific type of emergency will guide where and what special care will be provided. Shelter at the site This plan would be put into place in the event of a weather emergency or unsafe outside conditions or threats. In this plan, children will be cared for indoors at the center and the center may be secured or locked to restrict entry. Parents will be notified if they need to pick up their child before their regular time. Evacuation to another site This plan would be put into place in the event that it is not safe for the children to remain at the center. In this situation, staff has predetermined alternate sites for care. The choice of site is determined by the specific emergency and what would be an appropriate alternate site. Method to contact parents In the event of an emergency, parents will be called, a note will be placed on the door, and radio/tv stations will be alerted to provide more specific information. You can also check for information on our website or call our main office at xxx-xxx-xxxx. Depending on the distance from the center, the children will walk if feasible or be transported to the alternate site. Emergency ends/reuniting with children When the emergency ends, parents will be informed and reunited with their children as soon as possible. The contact methods listed above will be used to inform parents. The purpose for sharing this information with you is not to cause you worry, but to reassure you that we are prepared to handle all types of emergencies in a way that will ensure the safety of your child(ren. In the event of an actual emergency, please do not call the center it will be important to keep the lines open. If you have questions regarding this information, talk with the center director or your child s teacher. Sincerely, (Signature of Child Care Center Director Signed copies of this agreement should be kept on file at both the child care center and the emergency evacuation site. A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R17-7

20 Regulation 56(1 Emergency Evacuation Plan Teaching Children About Safe Fire Exits at Home #74 Seven out of 10 fatal fires in Canada occur in the home. Having a working smoke alarm is one of the most valuable things you can do to protect yourself and your family. But just as important is knowing exactly what you are going to do when that smoke alarm goes off. You may have less than two minutes to escape before smoke creates life-threatening conditions. Creating and practicing fire escape routes using the following tips from Fireproof Children/Prevention First, an international fire safety and injury prevention center, is a fun family activity that also protects your loved ones. Use a piece of graph paper to draw a floor plan of your home, including every floor. Mark all windows and doors, label each bedroom, and note where smoke detectors are located (you should have a smoke detector on every level of your home and outside of sleeping areas. Plan two escape routes from every room, especially bedrooms. Include escape plans for anyone with special needs. Choose a family meeting spot a safe distance from your home, where everyone will gather and wait for the fire department. Have the whole family discuss the escape route and the meeting place. Decide who will be monitor, and make sure everyone gets out. Explain that no one should ever go back into a burning building; if a family member or pet is missing you will tell the firefighters, who are equipped to perform rescues safely. Most importantly, PRACTICE your escape route at least twice a year. Have everyone participate, and make sure everyone can unlock doors and windows quickly. Pretend that an exit is blocked, and practice alternative escape routes. Pretend the lights are out and practice finding the way out. Go over what to do if trapped in an upstairs bedroom: close the bedroom door, place a towel or blanket across the bottom of the door, and call for help from the window. The fire department will respond and help you get out well before a fire burns through even a hollow door. A visit to your local firehouse will give kids the chance to become familiar with firefighters and the gear they wear, helping them not be afraid to go to the firefighter. Take advantage of a firehouse open house or call to arrange a visit. Kids can find games and activities that teach fire safety skills at Parents can learn more about the importance of fire exit routes and drills from Know How to Get Out Fast at Other useful fire safety resources: Staying Alive Sparky the Fire Dog, National Fire Protection Association City of Ottawa, Fire Prevention and Education Canada Safety Council Safe Kids Canada The Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council Adapted with permission from Fireproof Children/Prevention First. Permission is not required to make photocopies for public education purposes. Photocopies may not be sold. To purchase this resource sheet, contact the Canadian Child Care Federation, Parkdale Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4R4. Phone ( ext. 234 or Fax ( orders@cccf-fcsge.ca. Website CCCF R17-8 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

21 Regulation 56(1 Emergency Evacuation Plan :: Emergency Services - Fire Prevention - Get Out, Stay Out :: 28/09/12 10:44 AM MACA Home MACA NewsRoom Consumer Affairs Consultations and Public Notices Jobs Links Search MACA Sitemap Contact Us Emergency Services Emergency Measures Organization About MACA Resources Local & Regional Governments Fire Prevention Tips Get Out, Stay Out Community Operations Lands Administration Emergency Management Office of the Fire Marshal School of Community Government Sport, Recreation, Youth and Volunteerism Pipeline Readiness / Resource Development Community Government Toolkit Get Out, Stay Out You can survive a fire in your home if you leave quickly and don't go back inside until firefighters say it's safe. "Get out and stay out?" It's a simple strategy that can save your life. But to protect yourself and your household, you must have an escape plan and practice it. Smoke alarms save lives Smoke alarms are inexpensive and they save lives. Install one on every floor of your home, including the basement, and outside each sleeping area - inside as well if you sleep with the door closed. Make sure everyone in your household can hear the alarm while they're sleeping. The majority of fatal home fires happen at night. Know the sound of your smoke alarm Newer smoke alarms sound a distinct alarm pattern - groups of three beeps separated by a pause: beep- Page 1 of 4 A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R17-9

22 :: Emergency Services - Fire Prevention - Get Out, Stay Out :: Regulation 56(1 Emergency Evacuation Plan 28/09/12 10:44 AM beep-beep... pause.beep-beep-beep... pause. beep-beep-beep. Older alarms sound a continuous tone. Be sure everyone in your home recognizes the sound of your alarms, and awakens to the sound of them when sleeping. Be sure your alarms work Test your smoke alarms once a month. Replace alarm batteries at least once a year. Never "borrow" alarm batteries. Replace any smoke alarm that is more than 10 years old. Plan your escape now! There is no time to waste when the smoke alarm sounds! Smoke and heat can cause confusion. Everyone in your home must know what to do. Know two ways out of each room Draw a floor plan of your home showing two escape routes - including windows - from each room. Discuss the escape plan with everyone in the household. Choose a meeting place Decide on a meeting place outside your home where everyone will gather once you've escaped. Practice your escape plan! Hold home fire drills at least twice a year. Pretend some exits are blocked to make drills more realistic. Practice your escape in the dark. When the ALARM sounds: Do not hesitate - leave immediately. If an escape is blocked by fire or smoke, use an alternate route. Go directly to your meeting place. Gather away from the building out of the way of firefighters. escaped. Call the fire department from a neighbour' phone or use a cell phone after you have Report anyone trapped inside to the fire department. Do not go back inside - for any reason - until the firefighters say it's safe. If you live in an apartment building: Page 2 of 4 R17-10 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

23 :: Emergency Services - Fire Prevention - Get Out, Stay Out :: Regulation 56(1 Emergency Evacuation Plan 28/09/12 10:44 AM If you live in an apartment building: Learn and practisepractice your building's evacuation plan. Know the location of all building exits and fire alarms. Report any locked or blocked exits to your building's management. Leave immediately if you hear a smoke alarm. Use the stairs. Never use elevators during a fire. Stay where you are and wait to be rescued or move to an area away from the fire. If you are trapped: Call the fire department and tell the dispatcher where you are. Stuff clothes or towels in the cracks around the doors. Wait at a window for the fire department to rescue you. Wave a flashlight or a large light-coloured cloth to help the firefighters find you. Open the window a few inches at the top and bottom to circulate fresh air. Close the window if smoke enters. Escape tips: Close doors behind you as you escape to slow the spread of fire and smoke. If you have to escape through smoke, crawl on your hands and knees. Keep your head 0.3 to 0.6 metres (one to two feet above the floor where the air will be the cleanest. Test doors, doorknobs and spaces around the door with the back of your hand. If the door is warm, try another escape route. If it's cool, open it slowly. Slam it shut if smoke enters through the door. Remember. Get Out! Stay Out! Page 3 of 4 A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R17-11

24 Regulation 56(2 and (3 Monthly Fire Drills and Record of Fire Drills Name of Child Care Facility: Record of Fire Drill Practices Date of Fire Drill (m/d/yr Time of Fire Drill Number of Staff Number of Children Number of Volunteers Operator or staff signature R17-12 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

25 Regulations 57(1 and (2 Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact Information Children (with space for cell # The doctor or nurse and the alternate person to be contacted in an emergency must be the same as those listed on the Application for Enrolment - Regulation 11(2 Child Mum or Guardian Dad or other Alternate Contact Doctor or Nurse Name Name Name Name Address Address Address Address Home # Home # Home # Work # Work # Work # Work # Cell # Cell # Cell # Name Name Name Name Address Address Address Address Home # Home # Home # Work # Work # Work # Work # Cell # Cell # Cell # Name Name Name Name Address Address Address Address Home # Home # Home # Work # Work # Work # Work # Cell # Cell # Cell # Name Name Name Name Address Address Address Address Home # Home # Home # Work # Work # Work # Work # Cell # Cell # Cell # Name Name Name Name Address Address Address Address Home # Home # Home # Work # Work # Work # Work # Cell # Cell # Cell # A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R17-13

26 Regulation 57(1 and (2 Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact Information - Children The doctor or nurse and the alternate person to be contacted in an emergency must be the same as those listed on the Application for Enrolment - Regulation 11(2 Child Mum or Guardian Dad or other Alternate Contact Doctor or Nurse Name Name Name Name Address Address Address Address Home # Home # Home # Work # Work # Work # Work # Name Name Name Name Address Address Address Address Home # Home # Home # Work # Work # Work # Work # Name Name Name Name Address Address Address Address Home # Home # Home # Work # Work # Work # Work # Name Name Name Name Address Address Address Address Home # Home # Home # Work # Work # Work # Work # Name Name Name Name Address Address Address Address Home # Home # Home # Work # Work # Work # Work # R17-14 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

27 Regulation 57(1 and (2 Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact Information Community Services Post this list beside all telephones Name of Organization Phone Number Alternate Number or Fax Address Nursing Station or Public Health Hospital Emergency Room Poison Information Centre Ambulance Taxi Taxi Taxi Fire Department RCMP Child Protection Worker cut here cut here Emergency Contact Information Staff Post this list so that it is accessible to staff but not in a public place Name Phone Number Alternate Number Address A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R17-15

28 Regulation 58 Injured Child Procedures Early Childhood Program SeriouS occurrence report This personal information is being collected under the authority of the Child Day Care Act and the Child Day Care Standards Regulations and is used to monitor the safety of children in the facility. It is protected by the privacy provisions of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection, contact the Director of Child Day Care Services, Department of Education, Culture and Fax completed white form to your Regional Early Childhood Consultant: South Slave North Slave (including Yellowknife Dehcho Inuvik Sahtu Phone or Fax Required by the NWT Child Day Care Standards Regulations to be submitted by the next business day. Facility Operator Phone Fax Location of Occurrence Date Time If the serious occurrence involved a child: Name Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY Age Type of Occurrence Injury (child Injury (staff, volunteer, parent Serious Illness (child Communicable Disease (any person at the facility Staff Member Fired Other emergency affecting the facility or daily program (eg. intruder, weapons, fire, chemical spill, missing child. Specify the emergency: Details of Serious Occurrence What, where and when it happened and actions taken by the operator or primary staff. Be specific and include names of people who witnessed the serious occurence. Check if other pages are attached Who has been notified? Parent or Emergency Contact Health Care Provider Child Protection Worker Police Environmental Health Officer Regional Early Childhood Consultant (by phone Other (specify: Injury Report (If applicable Injured person taken to health centre or emergency (specify: Injured child released to (specify: Injured person s condition: Care at Home Admitted to Hospital Medivaced to: Other: Further action/follow up needed for this occurrence: Reported By Signature Name Position Date (DD/MM/YY Time NWT6018/0912 White: Facility Blue: Child s File, if applicable R17-16 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

29 Regulation 58 Injured Child Procedures Serious occurrences must be reported to the Director of Child Day Care Services in accordance with Child Day Care Standards (2013 Regulation 13, and if the serious occurrence involved a specific child or children, a copy of the Serious Occurrence Report must be kept in the child s (children s file(s in accordance with Regulation 11(4(f. 13(1 An operator shall, in accordance with any guidelines established by the Director, complete a written report on the following occurrences: (a any accident causing injury: (i at the child day care facility during the hours of operation of the facility; (ii at any other location used in the delivery of the daily program while the location is being used for that purpose; (b any serious incident: (i at the child day care facility; (ii at any other location used in the delivery of the daily program; (c any injury to a child, or any onset of serious illness in a child, during the hours of his or her attendance at the child day care facility or any other location as part of the daily program; (d the presence at the child day care facility of any person who has a communicable disease. 13(2 An operator shall provide a copy of the report to the Director no later than the next business day after the identification of an occurrence referred to in subsection (1. 11(4 An operator shall maintain a file for each child...that includes the following: (f any reports referred to in section 13* *if the report involves a specific child or children Fax the Serious Occurrence Report to the Regional Early Childhood Consultant in your region. The Regional Consultant will inform the Director of the report. If the serious occurrence is a case of suspected child abuse do not complete a serious occurrence report. Child abuse must be reported to a Child Protection Worker or RCMP as required by Regulation 10(2 and the Child and Family Services Act. A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R17-17