Tuesday 16 February 2016

Methods of Reducing the Risks of Fire in the Workplace

FIRE PREVENTION

Having measures to reduce the risk of fire starting such as controlling ignition sources (hot work permit, discipline smoking, controlling electricity, etc.., )

Controlling fuel/burning material (inventory control/controlled storage of flammable, controlled burning of rubbish, good housekeeping, etc .., ) and

Controlling oxygen ( preventing oxygen enrichment – leaking oxygen house ).


FIRE PROTECTION

Having measures to reduce the risk of fire spreading such as passive and active fire protection measures .passive fire protection measures include compartmentation , intumescent coatings etc..,

To gain integnity against smoke/flames, to maintain stability of structures by ensuring thermal insulation .

Active fire protection measures include equipment's and systems available for fire fighting (fixed and portable).




FIRE PRECAUTION

Having measures to reduce risk to occupants in the event of fire such as detection systems (smoke/heat/flame detectors- adequate and appropriately sited).

Automatic alarms with manual backup, means of escape (safe design with necessary resource provision) ,safe assembly point with arrangements for recovery and rescue off-site.

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