About Us
What we do
Dragon Fire and Safety are a Hong Kong registered company offering fire safety training, fire safety management and fire risk assessment services. Our main area of business is fire warden training to ensure your business has trained personnel to ensure a smooth and safe evacuation in the event of fire. We also provide internationally recognised first aid training courses by an Emergency First Response (EFR) qualified instructor covering Primary Care/Secondary Care/CPR/AED) for your organisation in addition to selling AEDs and staff training for the workplace.
Further more, we sell our own smoke alarms for the home under our trademarked brand, Dragon FireEye. These have been selected, marketed and supported exclusively for Hong Kong. Please see the dedicated website in English and traditional Chinese; www.dragonfireeye.com where they can be ordered online and delivered to your home with free delivery too. Please enter the following code for a 5% discount off your total order; DFASREFER5
Why we do it
Dragon Fire and Safety provides international businesses based in Hong Kong with specialist fire safety advice, resource and training which isn't available anywhere else in Hong Kong. We are trying to raise fire safety awareness across Hong Kong and educate government departments on best practices adopted across the world to ensure peoples safety in the event of fire.
Who we do it for in Hong Kong
Dragon Fire and Safety ensures all our fire trainers and consultants are domiciled in Hong Kong and are ex-operational fire fighters who are also fire risk engineering qualified (to a minimum BSc degree level), hold a 'Train the Trainer' qualification and are members of the Institution of Fire Engineers.
All training is delivered in English and our training materials are also provided in English. Please see some of our previous clients and of course, references are available on request.
Fire Warden Training
Do you need Fire Warden Training in Hong Kong?
Duration; approximately 3 hours.
Number of trainees; approximately 15 staff
Suitable for; designated persons working in buildings whom are expected to assist in the evacuation process in the event of fire.
What you get; hi resolution fire safety training booklet, personalised training certificate*, fire extinguisher guide mouse mat and a Dragon Fire and Safety.com promotional item.
* subject to successful completion of short multiple choice question test and sent via email to course organiser. Optional Fire Warden hi-visibility vests are available to purchase for each delegate.
Training; fire warden course covering; fire awareness, fire statistics in Hong Kong, case studies in Hong Kong and region, human behaviour, fire science, risk assessment, fire protection measures, building design, evacuation procedures and fire extinguisher selection and classes of fire. The course ends after a multiple choice exam has been completed.
How it works; the training is carried out at your workplace at a time and date that suits your business needs. A familiarisation/introductory visit at your workplace to ensure suitability of the training room and to meet clients point of contact for the following day can be arranged if necessary. This visit usually takes no more than 15 minutes and is included in the training package price.
Cost; $5995 per training session. Additional delegates can be added at $100 per person upto a maximum of 20 persons.
Please note; this course will be tailored to your working environment. A copy of the buildings Fire Action Plan should be requested from the building management so the emergency procedures can be incorporated into the fire warden training.
Please use the 'Contact Us' facility for further details.
First Aid Kits, First Aid Training, CPR and AEDs
First Aid Kits
We sell Labour Department complaint first aid kits for all workplaces in Hong Kong. Available in 3 standard sizes, these are a legal requirement for all workplaces - order yours here
Automated External Defibrillators - AEDs
AEDs save lives - FACT. Having an AED in the workplace and having staff trained on CPR and first aid is not a legal requirement in Hong Kong (if you have less than 150 persons) but it is common place in many workplaces where employers care about the welfare of their employees and visitors.
We sell 3 different AEDs to cater for every budget. 2 Philips models and HeartResQ – all 3 are dual language in English and Cantonese. All are approved by the FDA. All AEDs come with FREE TRAINING for 3 employees - order yours here
First Aid Training
Having staff trained on CPR and first aid is not a legal requirement in Hong Kong (if you have less than 150 persons) but it is common place in many workplaces where employers care about the welfare of their employees and visitors. Please note you still need to have a first aid kit. Contact Us to arrange your own first aid training course held at your office.
Fire Safety and First Aid Surveys
First Aid and Fire Safety Surveys are $1995 and take approximately 2-3 hours at your designated workplace. Ensure your staff are protected in an emergency and are compliant with CAP 509 in Hong Kong. Includes a First Aid and Fire Safety Compliance Report which is issued after the survey. All First Aid and Fire Safety Surveys also include a workplace first aid kit (for less than 10 persons) absolutely free.
First Aid in Hong Kong - FAQs
- ALL businesses need a workplace first aid kit as specified by the Labour Department AND designate persons to be responsible for these first aid kits.
- ALL businesses with more than 150 employees in the workplace are legally required to have designated and trained first aiders in accordance with CAP509.
- ALL businesses need to carry out fire safety training for their staff AND appoint fire wardens
- Having an AED in the workplace and having staff trained on CPR and first aid is not a legal requirement in Hong Kong (if you have less than 150 persons) but it is common place in many workplaces where employers care about the welfare of their employees and visitors.
Contact Us
If you are interested in any fire safety or first aid service then please Contact Us
DeafWatch™
Fire alarm paging system for persons who have a hearing impairment
Ever wondered how persons who are deaf know there is a fire alarm especially when the are asleep or alone in the workplace? Yes, well read on.................
DeafWatch™ is a leading fire alarm warning system in the UK where the DeafWatch™ transmitter is connected to a building’s fire alarm system via monitored interfaces on the addressable loop (or a direct connection). We recommend connections are made with fire-rated cable. When the fire alarm system activates, the fire alarm opens a pair of volt-free contacts (or vice versa). This is detected by the DeafWatch™ transmitter, which repeatedly and simultaneously transmits an alarm message to all pagers within range, until the contacts are reversed by the building’s fire alarm system. Thus, all persons who have a hearing impairment that are in the building with DeafWatch™ coverage are notified of a fire condition. The pagers can also be worn on the wrist or ankle so warning is given should the fire alarm activate when such persons are asleep. ™
We are the official distributor in the Asia region
If you are interested in DeafWatch™ and would like to learn more on how this system can help protect vulnerable persons with hearing impairments in the event of fire then please use the CONTACT US button.
Dragon FireEye Smoke Alarms
Available to order online now at www.dragonfireeye.com
We also now sell our own smoke alarms for the home under our trademarked brand, Dragon FireEye. These have been selected, marketed and supported exclusively for Hong Kong. Please see the dedicated website in English and traditional Chinese; www.dragonfireeye.com where they can be ordered online and delivered to your home with free delivery too. Please enter the following code for a 5% discount off your total order; DFASREFER5
Fire Risk Assessment
For offices and schools;
Are you concerned your Hong Kong based employees are potentially at risk from fire. Does your occupied building have adequate fire safety procedures and provisions that meet your corporate governance requirements or external H&S requirements ie. OHASA 18001/CIS or Hong Kong fire safety ordinance?
Let us ensure your workplace is safe in the event of fire and any potential fire risks are identified and controlled. Carrying out a fire risk assessment can help demonstrate that the employer has taken steps to meet your fire safety duties and responsibilities that are specified in Hong Kong ordinance, namely to ensure 'every employer must, so far as reasonably practicable, ensure the safety and health at work of all the employer’s employees'.
Please see our Hong Kong fire safety guidance page/tab on current Hong Kong ordinance.
Duration and cost; dependant on number of floors occupied and/or size of building. Maximum daily rate chargeable is $5995 with a 20% discount per extra day.
Please use the 'Contact Us' facility for further details.
Fire Safety Management
Code of Practice for Fire Safety in Buildings 2011 (Rev 2015) by the Building Department
Part F outlines 3 specific requirements that should be carried out to ensure their is effective Fire Safety Management Plan in every building in Hong Kong. These are;
- A maintenance plan
- A training plan
- A fire action plan
For fire safety training it goes on to detail what should be carried out to meet this requirement, namely it states;
F6.1-Proper and adequate training should be provided to staff for ensuring that they are familiar with the fire safety provisions installed and the actions to be taken in case of fire eg. the familiarisation with the escape routes, evacuation procedures for guiding occupants to the ultimate place of safety in case of fire and use of firefighting equipment etc.
F6.2-The training plan should include descriptions of staff duties on routine inspection and their duties in case of fire, regular staff training programme, staff training records etc. Fire Wardens should be appointed for managing evacuation in case of fire.
F6.3-Fire drills and fire safety seminars should be conducted at regular intervals for staff and the occupants.
Dragon Fire and Safety Fire Warden Training helps you display to local authorities that not only have you met the fire safety training requirements under this code as detailed above but you have exceeded them. We are also able to offer clients Fire Safety Management consultancy to ensure all fire safety requirements are met.
Maximum daily rate chargeable is $5995 with a 20% discount per extra day.
Please use the 'Contact Us' facility for further details.
Persons with Disabilties
Do you have members of staff or visitors to your building/occupied area who have a disability such as hearing/sight/mobility impaired?
Do you have suitable facilities in place to ensure these persons are alerted to a fire or other emergency?
Do you have suitable procedures to ensure their safety in the event of fire and can they evacuate independently or with assistance?
Does your fire action plan (as per the Code of Practice for Fire Safety in Buildings, Section F) detail the procedure to follow to ensure their safety of persons with a disability?
Whose responsibility is it to ensure they evacuate the building in the event of fire?
Is there a written management process and procedure that details what steps should be taken in the event of fire or other emergency?
If you think any of your workplaces needs assistance to formulate an evacuation procedure and written plan/document for persons with disabilities then please use the 'Contact Us' form for further details.
Maximum daily rate chargeable is $5995 with a 20% discount per extra day.
Please use the 'Contact Us' facility for further details.
Manual Handling Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Regulation Chapter (CAP) 509A, made under the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance Chapter (CAP) 509 lays out specific requirements to ensure safe manual handling operations by asking employers to;
- assess and review risks to the safety and health of employees who undertake manual handling operations;
- provide proper training and other necessary protective measures for employees who undertake manual handling operations.
We carry out both manual handling risk assessments and also manual handling training which can be tailored to your requirements.
Please use the 'Contact Us' form for further details.
Hong Kong H&S Ordinance
Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance Chapter (CAP) 509.
The Coverage
This ordinance covers almost all workplaces - places where employees work. In addition to factories, construction sites and catering establishments, other places, such as offices, laboratories, shopping arcades, educational institutions also come under the ambit of the law. However, there are a few exception, namely
- an aircraft or vessel in a public place;
- the place occupied by the driver of a land transport vehicle when it is in a public place (but other employees working in the vehicle are covered);
- domestic premises at which only domestic servants are employed; and
- places where only self-employed persons work.
The Roles of the Dutyholders
Under this ordinance, everyone has a role to play in creating a safe and healthy workplace.
Employers should contribute to safety and health in their workplaces by:
- providing and maintaining plant and work systems that do not endanger safety or health;
- making arrangement for ensuring safety and health in connection with the use, handling, storage or transport of plant or substances;
- providing all necessary information, instruction, training, and supervision for ensuring safety and health;
- providing and maintaining safe access to and egress from the workplaces; and
- providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
Occupiers of premises should take responsibility for ensuring that
- the premises;
- the means of access to and egress from the premises; and
- any plant or substance kept at the premises are safe and without risks to health to any person working on the premises, even if they do not directly employ that person on the premises.
Employees should also contribute to safety and health in the workplaces by :
- taking care for the safety and health of persons at the workplace; and
- using any equipment or following any system or work practices provided by their employers.
Enforcement of the Ordinance
The Commissioner for Labour is empowered to issue improvement notices and suspension notices against activity of workplace which may create an imminent hazard to the employees. Failure to comply with the notices constitutes an offence punishable by a fine of HK$200,000 and HK$500,000 respectively and imprisonment of up to 12 months.
Hong Kong H&S Regulation
Occupational Safety and Health Regulation Chapter (CAP) 509A
The Occupational Safety and Health Regulation, made under the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance Chapter (CAP) 509, sets down some basic requirements for;
- accident prevention
- fire precaution
- workplace environment control
- hygiene at workplaces
- first aid
- manual handling operations.
The main provisions of the Regulation are:
To prevent accidents by:
- ensuring that the plant is properly designed, constructed and maintained and that all dangerous parts are effectively guarded;
- ensuring that all dangerous areas are securely fenced.
To prevent fire by:
- providing illuminated 'EXIT' signs over all exits and clear directions to them;
- keeping all means of escape in a safe condition and free from obstruction;
- making sure that all exit doors can easily be opened from inside the workplace or are unlocked;
- providing suitable and adequate fire safety measures.
To provide a safe and healthy work environment by:
- keeping the workplace clean and ensuring that it is adequately lit and ventilated;
- providing adequate drainage.
To ensure hygiene by:
- providing adequate lavatory and washing facilities, as well as adequate supply of drinking water.
To provide first aid by:
- keeping adequate first aid facilities on the premises and appointing designated employees to look after them.
To ensure safe manual handling operations by:
- assessing and reviewing risks to the safety and health of employees who undertake manual handling operations;
- providing proper training and other necessary protective measures for employees who undertake manual handling operations.