Wednesday 28 December 2016

Fire Prevention and Controls

Control Measures to Minimise the Risk of Fire in a Workplace:
  • Elimination of, or reduction in, the use and storage of flammable and 
  • Combustible materials 
  • Control of ignition sources, fuel and sources of oxygen 
  • Systems of work 
  • Good housekeeping 

Fire Detection, Fire Warning and Fire Fighting Equipment:
  • Portable Fire Fighting Equipment: siting, maintenance and training requirements
  • Extinguishing Media: water, foam, dry powder, vaporising liquids, gaseous 
  • Means of Escape: doors, emergency lighting, exit and directional signs, assembly points 
  • Emergency Evacuation Procedures: role of fire marshals, fire drills, roll call, provisions for vulnerable people

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