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Why do we do this training?
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FIRE HAZARD
Fire has no respect
for persons or
property.
Keep it under
control!!
PIPER ALPHA – 182 DEAD IN ONE NIGHT.
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FIRE- an exothermic (gives off heat) chemical reaction
Fire losses include:
Life
Facilities
Production
Profit
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PRODUCTS OF FIRE
Smoke----------------
Toxic gas---------------
Ash-----------------------
FIRE NEEDS-
• FUEL- something
to burn.
• OXYGEN- from the
air.
• HEAT- an ignition
source to start.
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CONDUCTION OF HEAT
• Is the transfer of heat through the material.
Metals are a good conductors. Fibrous
materials are poor conductors such as cloth,
wood and paper.
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CONVECTION OF HEAT
Is the transfer of heat through the movement of a gas
or liquid, Because heated air will expand and rise, fire
spread by convection is mostly in an upward direction.
Heated smoke and gases travel upward until they
reach a barrier like a ceiling or roof in a structural fire.
They will then burn through and continue upwards.
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RADIATION OF HEAT
• Will travel through open spaces, even through
a vacuum. Heat transfer by this method is
known as thermal radiation.
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HEAT TRAVEL BY DIRECT CONTACT
• Flames in direct contact with fuel in the fire
area: the fuels reach their ignition
temperature and then become part of the
fire.
• More heat, smoke and gases are added to the
fire, increasing the rate of spread, and the
size of the outbreak.
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FLASH POINT AND FIRE POINT.
• The Flash Point is the
minimum temperature at
which the fuel gives off
sufficient vapour to form an
ignitable mixture.
Diesel 65 Degrees C
Kerosene 50 Degrees C
Note these are all liquids- flammable gases are already at flash
point and ready to ignite!
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Reasons why fire spreads
• No detection system
• No alarm system in place
• Workers not knowing or confusing the sound of an alarm
• Fires starts in unoccupied area
• Fire starts out of normal work hours
• Absence of compartments in building structure
• Inappropriate storage of materials
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Fire risk assessment
• The purpose of fire risk assessment is to identify where fire
may start in the workplace, the people who would be put at
risk, and to reduce the risk where possible
– Sources of fuel
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5 steps to risk assessment contd
3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions:
– Fire prevention
– Prevention of the spread of smoke and flames
– Fire detection and alarm
– Fire fighting equipment
– Means of escape
– Signs and notices
– training
4. Record findings, plan and train
– A record of the significant findings of the assessment and
any group of workers identified by it as being especially at
risk should be made
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5 steps to risk assessment contd
5. Monitor and review the assessment
– The assessment and the fire safety measures must be
review regularly
– A review should be done if:
I. Changes to workplace ,for example, increased
storage of flammable materials
II. Changes to work process/activity
III. Changes to number or type of people present
IV. A near miss or a fire occurs
V. When failure of fire precautions occurs, for example,
fire detection and alarm systems
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Fire risk reduction by prevention
• Reduce sources of ignition
– Remove unnecessary sources of heat
– Ensure safe and correct use of electrical equipment
– Enforce a hot work permit system and safe smoking policy
• Minimise potential fuel for a fire
– Remove or reduce amount of flammable materials
– Ensure safe handling and storage of flammable materials
– Good housekeeping
• Reduce sources of oxygen
– Close all doors and windows not required for ventilation
after working hours
– Not storing oxidising materials near heat sources or
flammable materials
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Fire risk reduction by protection
• Fire detection and warning
– Can fire be detected quickly enough to allow people to escape?
– Can means of warning be recognised and understood?
– Does staff know how to operate the system?
– Will staff know what to do if the alarm operates?
– Are fire notices posted around workplaces?
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Fire risk reduction by protection contd
• Means of escape
– How long will it take for people to escape once they aware of
afire?
– Is this time reasonable?
– Are there enough exits?
– Are the exits in the right place?
– Is suitable means of escape for all people, including disabled?
– Could a fire happen that would affect all escape routes?
– Are escape routes easily identifiable?
– Are exit routes free from obstructions and blockages?
– Are exit routes suitably lit at all time?
– Has staff been trained in the use of the escape routes?
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Fire risk reduction by protection
contd
• Fire procedures and training
– Is there an emergency plan?
– Does the emergency plan take account of all
reasonably foreseeable circumstances?
– Are all workers familiar with the plan, trained in its
use, and involved in testing it?
– Is the emergency plan made available to all staff?
– Are fire procedures clearly indicated throughout the
workplace?
– Have all people likely to be present, been considered?
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Fire risk reduction by protection
contd
• Maintenance and testing
– Check all fire doors, escape routes, lighting and
signs
– Check all fire fighting equipment
– Check all fire detectors alarms
– Check any other equipment provided to help
means of escape arrangements
– Are those who carry out maintenance and testing
competent?
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Emergency plan
A typical emergency plan should include the
following:
• Action on discovering a fire
• Action on hearing alarm
• Details of the fire warning system
• Details of the evacuation process
• Means of escape – travel distances
• Location of assembly points
• Identification of escape routes – signs, emergency
lighting
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Emergency plan contd
• Details of fire fighting equipment
• Specific staff duties
• Safe evacuation of people who need
assistance to escape
• Safe working practices in high risk areas
• Staff training needs and arrangements for
providing training
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CLASSIFICATION OF FIRES
• There is not a universal fire-extinguishing agent and
therefore there is a possibility that using particular types
of fire extinguishers on ignited materials or liquids may
make the fire considerably worse and place the fire
fighter at risk.
• Under British Standard EN-2 (Classification of Fires),
fires have been divided into broad classifications for
extinguishing purposes. This will assist in selecting the
most effective fire-extinguishing agent to be used, on the
most appropriate type of fire and burning material
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SIGN, COLOUR & CLASSIFICATION OF FIRES
PICTOGRAM
Class ‘C’ fires involve Natural Mains Gas, Liquid Petroleum Gases
(e.g. LPG - Butane & Propane etc) and Medical or Industrial gases.
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SIGN, COLOUR & PICTOGRAM CLASSIFICATION OF FIRES
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Fire Extinguisher Colour Codes
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Fire Extinguisher Anatomy
PRESSURE GAUGE
DISCHARGE LEVER (not found on CO2
extinguishers)
DISCHARGE HOSE
DATA PLATE
DISCHARGE
3 ORIFICE
4
WATER EXTINGUISHER
Red body
Used on CLASS A fires
involving solid materials such
as paper, wood, solid plastics
Extinguishing method:
COOLING & SMOTHERING
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DRY POWDER EXTINGUISHER
Red body with blue band
Extinguishing method:
SMOTHERING
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CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) EXTINGUISHER
Red body with a black
coloured identifying
band
Provided for use where
fires could be started by
electrical equipment
Extinguishing method:
Smothering
WARNING: Gas from CO2 extinguishers can be harmful if
used in confined spaces as it displaces oxygen in the air.
Ventilate the area as soon as the fire has been extinguished.
HOSEREELS
Red body
Extinguishing method:
COOLING & SMOTHERING
Extinguishing method:
SMOTHERING
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FIRE BLANKET
How To Use:
Pull out the blanket from its case
Check the fire is smaller than the blanket.
Hold it well up in front of you by the top
corners and keep your hands tucked in
behind the blanket.
Place it over the fire and smother it.
Turn off power source. i.e. Gas/Electric
Don't take it back off for at least half an hour!
That will let the material cool down.
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FIRE BUCKETS -SAND FILLED TYPE
They work by preventing air from reaching the fire-smothering.
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MORE ON ELECTRICAL FIRES
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MORE ON ELECTRICAL FIRES
TO AVOID THIS FIRE RISK:
• ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT FUSES.
• USE GOOD QUALITY POWER BARS/ ADAPTORS/
EXTENSIONS AND DON’T OVERLOAD THEM.
• BUY SURGE PROTECTORS WITH A WARNING
LIGHT TO SAY THEY ARE STILL WORKING!
• TURN OFF EQUIPMENT AT NIGHT OR WHEN
YOU HAVE FINISHED WITH IT.
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AVOID SPILLS, STORE PROPERLY!
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IT’S ADVISABLE TO POSITION
FIRE WATCH PERSONS WITH
EQUIPMENT AT WORK AREAS
WHERE ‘HOT’ JOBS (welding,
grinding, cutting etc) TAKE
PLACE.
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Remember-
Fire only occurs when
prevention fails.
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FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM
Why use a Fire Alarm System?
Fire Alarm Systems are used to protect life and property.
It protects by:
DECAMS
Automatic
Control for Automatic Fire Protection
Fire Protection Equipment Equipment
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OFFICE FIRE ESCAPE/EVACUATION PLAN
• The most effective way of achieving this is by carrying out fire drills
at prescribed intervals
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EVACUATION PLANS
• THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE MORE THAN 1 EXIT FROM ANY LOCATION.
• THE MUSTER POINT SHOULD BE IN AN OPEN AREA, AWAY FROM THE FIRE’S
RADIANT HEAT AND FALLING BUILDING DEBRIS.
• MORE THAN 1 MUSTER POINT FOR BIG GROUPS MAY BE NEEDED.
• ONE PERSON TO BE IN CHARGE FOR UP TO 15 STAFF.
• EVERY 15 STAFF NEED A FIRE WARDEN, BUT STILL HAVE 1 PERSON IN TOTAL
CHARGE.
• IF OTHER COMPANIES USE THE BULDING-SHARE EVACUATION PLANS.
• FIRE WARDENS TO BE TRAINED TO FIGHT FIRES AND HAVE FIRST AID SKILLS.
• DRILL AND PRACTICE- YOU MAY NEED IT FOR REAL ONE DAY!
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HOW TO USE EXTINGUISHERS
All extinguishers have an instruction label on them to show how
they work
• Find out what type of extinguishers you have at work and where
they are.
• See what fire types they can be used on a,b,c etc.
• Check how to use them before you need to!
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HOW TO USE EXTINGUISHERS
Remember the PASS word:
P.A.S.S.
1) Keep your back
PULL
to a clear escape
route. AIM
2) Stand back 8 to
10 feet from the SQUEEZE
fire.
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PRINCIPLE OF FIRE EXTINCTION
Fires can be extinguished by:
• Removal of Fuel by removing a fire’s fuel supply will extinguish it
by starvation. TURN OFF ELECTRICAL OR GAS SUPPLIES. STOP
THECAR ENGINE.
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PUTTING OUT THE FIRE-
1. To Starve a fire, the fuel source is removed i.e.
(isolation OR transfer)
a) Shutting off the fuel source e.g. a gas fire.
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PUTTING OUT THE FIRE-
2. To Quench a fire the fuel is cooled below its
flash point and thus the fire is extinguished as
the vaporization is stopped. This operation is
accomplished through cooling the fuel surface
usually with water.
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PUTTING OUT THE FIRE-
3. To Smother a fire the air must be removed or
diluted so that the oxygen is lowered to 15% or less
by volume. This can be done either by:
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HOW TO EXTINGUISH SMALL FIRES
CLASS “A” FIRES - ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLES:
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HOW TO EXTINGUISH SMALL FIRES
CLASS “B” FIRES - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS:
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AFTER THE FIRE FIGHTING
• WATCH the fire area
• If the fire flares up again, repeat the extinuishing!
• If you can’t control the fire, LEAVE immediately!
• Recharge or replace any used fire extinguisher
• Call the Emergency team to inspect the scene!
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CHECK
BE PREPARED! LIST
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Survival in Fire
Situations:
1-Respond quickly to all alarms, and do not assume they are false
alarms.
2-Be aware of all the fire exit routes and final fire
exit doors.
3-NB: Use the nearest door, Not the door you usually use.
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Survival in Fire Situations:
5- In hot and smoky conditions lie on the floor, the coolest
place with the most breathable air is near to the ground.
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