Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52090.6.1 Training Other Staff

• As soon as possible after reporting to work, all new staff shall be trained in the proper steps to take in the event of a fire or other life threatening emergency. Training shall include, at minimum:

  • Fire and emergency reporting procedures for the institution.

  • Location and use of fire extinguishers.

  • Knowledge of fire exits and evacuation routes.

  • Effects of smoke inhalation.

  • Proper manner of reporting emergencies and safety hazards.

• Administrative and Custodial Supervisors

  • Administrative and custodial supervisors shall attend annual refresher courses to ensure they are current in meeting their training needs for fire and life safety compliance.

  • All supervisory staff shall be trained in appropriate fire and life safety and sanitation inspections to ensure clean, healthy, and safe working and living environments within their own and adjacent work areas.

  • All institution staff, including administrative staff, shall attend quarterly fire drills as often as possible.

  • Fire drills shall be documented by supervisors on Health and Welfare Agency Form DS 5003, Fire/Evacuation Drill Report. Attendance shall be documented as OJTOn-the-Job Training by the area supervisor in the employee’s training file.