Essential of Fire Safety Principals

In this content we will elaborate the following.

• Importance of fire safety

• Fire safety Standards

• Main Reasons for fire in the workplace.

• Essential of Fire Triangle

• Chain Reaction

• Fire Classification

• Extinguishing Agents

• How to use a fire Extinguishers

• Fire Safety Risk Assessments

• Responsibilities of a floor warden

 

Importance of fire safety

To Ensure the safety of the people, property & information it is mandatory for any employer to enhance the fire safety standards inside his premises. It is a legal requirement and right of employee to have appropriate fire safety in the work premises.

In past we have been aware of the fire incidents which had happened and have caused major damage to life of the resources. So learning with the previous incidents we must ensure a strict protocols for fire safety inside the premises we work.

  

Fire safety Standards

In India NFPA ( National Fire Protection Association ) & NBC ( National Building Code Of conduct) guidelines for fire safety are quite good and efficient to manage fire safety in the premises. Since these standards are revised hence we should keep it monitored and notified about the alterations.

Health & Safety Act 1974 - Describes that the employer must provide 

• Safe equipment & systems.
• Safe Environment
• Information, Instruction , Training & Supervision for ensuring fire safety.
• A Written Health & Safety Policy if employees <5.

Main Reasons for fire in the workplace

• Arson
• Children Playing with Match stick
• Misuse or Neglect of electrical equipment
• Portable Heater
• Careless disposal of smokers materials
• Faulty Cooking equipment
• Hot Works
• Work equipment's

The above said points are some common causes of Fire in workplace.

Essential of Fire Triangle

                                                         Fire Classification

Extinguishing Agents

Cooling 

Smothering

Starvation 

Fire Extinguishers Parts & Use Methods

P= Pull the Pin
A= Aim on the target
S=Squeegee the plunger
S=Sweep on the base of fire

Fixed Fire Fighting Installations

Fire Safety Risk Assessment

Hazard- Any article, substance or situation that has the potential to cause harm (Injury, Loss , Ill Health or Damage)

Example-A Flammable liquid based paint presents a fire Hazards.

Risk- The likelihood of harm occurring, The degree of risk is based on likelihood and severity. 

Example- A Flammable liquid paint is kept inside ignite container the risk is low. 

Action in the event of Fire

Raise the Alarm

Evacuate 

Responsibilities of a floor warden

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