Participant Performance Grading Criteria : C – Very …...Participant Performance Grading Criteria : C – Very Poor B – Poor A – Needs Improvement A) Floor training Sl.no Issue

Participant Performance Grading Criteria : C – Very Poor B – Poor A – Needs Improvement

A) Floor training

Sl.no Issue Benchmark for gradation

Overall Participants

Grade

Recommendations Factory CAP & Time Verification of CAP

1 Basic Fire Chemistry, i.e. how fabrics fire occurs

C- If majority not aware at all B- Limited number of Workers and management staff A- Understanding Limited to only Fire elements i.e. heat, Fuel and oxygen

C

a. Regular training to be conducted by management / core group in light of BV materials.

b. Retraining of core group with same material at every six monthly interval to refresh and reinforce some basic theories of fire.


Overall Participant

s Grade

Recommendations Factory CAP & Time Verification of CAP

2 Potential fire hazards in the floor

C- If majority not aware at all B- Limited number of Workers and management staff A- Understanding Limited to only Few elements like Fabrics, light etc.

C

a. Workers to be more aware of the hazards associated with materials handled by themselves.

b. A well developed fire plan with concentration of floor wise combustible materials will be a very effective tool in this regard. Plan should identify HIGH RISK AREA as per concentration of combustible material storage like yarn, fabric, cartons and chemical etc.

c. Fire risk management for vulnerable floors like fabric, yarn, carton and accessories store by trained core workers and management level and take proper preventive measures accordingly.



Grade

Recommendations Factory CAP & Time

Verification of CAP

3 a. What is to be done if sign of fire is noted?

b. What is to be done if there is fire but no alarm is sounded?

c. What is to be done if there is fire alarm triggered by the detectors?

C- If majority not aware at all B- Limited number of Workers and management staff A- Understanding constrained to certain conventional actions like wait for in charge, straight evacuation etc.

B

a. All the workers should know exact location of Manual call points, Electric circuit Breaker, Fire extinguishers etc.

b. New joiners must be familiarized with the Distinct sound of fire alarm.

c. Initial small fire fighting to be done by designated fire fighter. If detectors trigger a fire alarm, all except fire fighting team must evacuate. Evacuation to be guided by Evacuation/Rescue Team.



Grade


Verification of CAP

4 Action if fire catches a person ( STOP AND DROLL METHOD)

C- If majority not aware at all B- Limited number of Workers and management staff A-Understand but cannot demonstrate.

A

a). Use of Fire Blanket / Similar Method should be demonstrated during Drill.



Grade


Verification of CAP

5 Escape in case of dense smoke ( Demonstration)

C- If majority not aware at all B- Limited number of Workers and management staff A-Understand but cannot demonstrate

B

Hands on training during drill for more practice. Drill to be done at least every quarter.

6 Evacuation in normal condition

C- If majority not aware at all B- Limited number of Workers and management staff A-Understand the Necessity but not fully Aware or tried during drill

C

a. Emergency Exit Route to be marked by Self illuminating poster ( Arrow )/ Retro reflective tape/ Fluorescent Paint. b. All floors to be marked with above markers in case of Black out situation.c. Retraining to make entire evacuation exercise so repeated that it becomes an auto reflex for the workers. d. For Phased evacuation, fire location to be announced on PA system and same to be monitored by designated person in each floor. e. Rescue/Evacuation team must be trained to ensure controlled evacuation is known and implemented.



Grade


Verification of CAP

7 Fight a small fire by using available firefighting equipment like extinguisher, hose reel etc.

C- If majority not aware at all B- Limited number of Workers and management staff A- Only understand but Cannot demonstrate

C

Same can be improved by hands on training during drill. A crush program must be taken for a duration of 3 months where each of the designated fire fighters do use at least 1 extinguisher practically and extinguish a small fire along with the operation of hose reel.



Grade


Verification of CAP

8 Fire classification and proper use of available extinguisher

C- If majority not aware at all B- Limited number of Workers and Management staff A-Only understand but Cannot demonstrate

C

Same can be improved by hands on training during drill. A crush program must be taken for a duration of 3 months where each of the designated fire fighters do use at least 1 extinguisher practically and extinguish a small fire.



Grade


Verification of CAP

9 Electrical fire safety

C- No understanding B -Limited understanding A-Few understand but Reluctant to do

C

a. Appoint Competent Electricians and improve skill / knowledge by in house training by the Senior Electrical Engineers. b. Discourage general use of Multi plug from single source. c. Majority of sources of heat belong to electrical origin. In-house training needs to cover identification of potential overheating/spark in electrical system and Proximity of the combustibles to electrical sources. d. Use of CO2 extinguisher to be explained to fire fighters in case of electrical safety.



Grade


Verification of CAP

10 Management’s fire awareness Fire prevention in terms of fire round management, housekeeping, formulation of emergency management plan(EMP), electrical safety, training, appointment of fire safety officer ,fire detection system etc.

C- Management staff not aware of any such fire prevention measures B- Aware but reluctant to implement A-Prevention measures are in place but inadequate and ineffective

A

a. Designated Fire Fighters should be encouraged to wear Fire fighter’s Identification Vest / Arm Bands at all times during work hours. b. Retention rate of trained core group should be increased to implement and continual development of a Fire Safety conscious Culture. c. Fire prevention measures to be more pro-active in terms of fire round specially during lunch break, unmanned period. Housekeeping plays a vital role in fire prevention i.e. cleaning of leaking oil from sewing machine etc. d. Recorded multiple rounds every day in the entire facility by designated persons of the Factory Fire Brigade is a must.

(B) Hands on training

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Issue Benchmark for gradation


Grade


Verification of CAP

1 Identification of type and use of extinguisher as per type of fire.

C- If majority not aware at all B- Limited number of Workers and management staff A-Only understand but cannot demonstrate

C

a. Hands on training during drill by HR department or core group.

b. A crush program must be taken for a duration of 3 months where each of the designated fire fighters do use at least 1 extinguisher practically and extinguish a small fire.

2 Proper use of extinguisher

C- If majority not aware at all B- Limited number of workers and Management staff A-Only understand but cannot demonstrate

C

a. Same as no-1 b. Workers should be

trained about use of fire blanket as most of them are unaware of existence of same.

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Issue Benchmark for gradation


Grade


Verification of CAP

3 Use of various fire fighting equipments like fire blanket, fire suit, mask etc.

C- If majority not aware at all B- Limited number of workers and Management staff A-Only understand but cannot demonstrate

C

a. Same as no-2 b. As Few masks seals

found to be broken, to prevent recurrence, a separate sets of masks to be provided for the training purpose. ( Filters are for single use only)

A) Fire/ Evacuation drill

Sl.No Issue Benchmark for gradation

Overall Participants Grade


Verification of CAP

1 Raising alarm and announcement on PA system

C-No PA announcement about fire location B-PA announcement not audible Throughout the premises A-Clear, continuous PA announcement with proper location but phased evacuation was not done

C

a. Audible fire alarm sounded very faintly in few locations, same should be enhanced for better warning.

b. Exact location of fire to be announced during drill / actual fire to identify and facilitate extinction of fire effectively.

2 Evacuation within 5 minutes

C- Evacuation more than 5 minutes B- Evacuation within 5 minutes but no phased evacuation A-Evacuation more than 5 minutes with phased system

C

Practice of phased evacuation should be implemented. Like if fire is on first floor then first evacuation from 1st floor and upwards , final evacuation will be from down floors

3 Seriousness in the participation in the evacuation drill (Serious, Fun-making, or Careless)

C- Totally unmindful B-Careless and fun making A-Few were careless and sluggish

C

Section wise talks to worker to be organized by HR Admin department, involving workers participatory Committee and Factory Safety Committee in order to motivate workers in participating drills with maximum seriousness.



Grade


Verification of CAP

4 Headcount and identification of any entrapment

C-No head count B-More than 5 minutes lapsed for Head count after evacuation A-Entrapment checked visually

C

a. Proper procedure to be adopted in order to facilitate proper head count and reporting.

b. No. of visitors should be accounted for.

5 Assembly area C- On public road B-Within factory but not properly marked and blocking space of fire brigade’s arrival A-Marked but not assembled as Per marking

A

a. Management to ensure a proper assembly and ensure clear passage for fire brigade, ambulance is ensured at all times etc.

b. Segregation of each floor personnel can be arranged as the factory has sufficient open space at factory premises.

6 Designated Fire Chief

C- No designated fire chief or his deputy B-Designated fire chief but no deputy A-Both available but not proper Command at assembly

B

a. Fire chief should take command immediately after arrival at assembly area to facilitate full evacuation, any entrapment etc.

b. A deputy to be assigned to take charge in the absence of fire chief.

c. Designate duties to different team leaders who will directly report to the Fire chief after completion of each designated tasks.



Grade


Verification of CAP

7 Assignment of individual duty

C- No Emergency management Plan( EMP) B-EMP does not depict individual Responsibilities A-Available but not properly followed

A

a. Fire Command Centre to be established.

b. EMP to be formulated for individual duties and responsibilities.

c. A copy of EMP to be kept at the fire command center for use in emergency. EMP to be in native language and illustrated.

8 Rescue Initial Fire Fighting and first aid team

C-No such team available B-Not properly formed like floor wise A-Available but not active

A

a. Initial fire fighting team was available but no activities observed. b. Rescue and first aid team member’s names to be posted in conspicuous places on floor and trained for proper action. c. Emergency resuscitator and Stretcher should be readily available. d. Pre briefing by fire chief and proper communication with rescue/ initial fire team is imperative prior to drill and during and after the drill. e. In case of dense smoke they should evacuate immediately and if possible carry out boundary cooling or inject water from outside.



Grade


Verification of CAP

9 Function of various teams in time of large fire or high smoke density

C- Not aware at all B- Limited understanding or Misconception A-Understand but not confident

C

To train the teams at what level of fire they should no more try to do anything but leave for safety of their lives. Generally, if the fire is not extinguished with portable fire extinguisher or the first aid hose, the firefighting team should evacuate and wait for fire brigade. In all cases, where a flame has broken out, the affected floor must be evacuated. Remaining floors can follow the directions given in PA system. Small fire may not require complete evacuation of all the floors.

10 Management’s awareness regarding crowd management and evacuation Phased evacuation, arrangement to ensure timely and safe evacuation of pregnant, temporarily disabled workers, child and care takers

C- Management have no designated crowd management and evacuation system in force B-Procedure not in line with the factory requirement A-System in force but can be made more effective by customization

C

Designated section wise fire wardens ( with distinctive identification i.e. reflective vest or white helmet) can co-ordinate phased evacuation Management to introduce an effective privileged evacuation (assisted- BUDDY SYSTEM) system for pregnant ,temporarily disabled, child and their caretakers as expedient.

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gradation Overall

Participants Grade


Verification of CAP

11 Fire brigade intimation

C- Not informed at all B-Fire chief not aware of intimation and not verified by management staff A-Not proper intimation

C

Fire brigade to be informed by a designated personnel with back up and same to be verified by responsible management staff during each drill.

12 Fire brigade facilitation after arrival

C-No established procedure B-Fire chief not aware of such procedure A- Procedure available but staff not Aware how to facilitate

B

Following minimum information to be kept ready for fire brigade: Factory Layout Plan for each floor, water source locations, fire location, number of missing workers, spread of fire, Concentration of combustible materials per floor, location of flammable substances, Location of barred windows with release mechanism, location of electrical Distribution Boards, etc.




Verification of CAP

13 Reporting of shut down ( ventilation, compressed air, electrical circuit etc)

C-No established procedure B-Not effective procedure A-Procedure is there but no reporting to fire chief

B

a. MCB in each floor to be marked with red color and simple procedure to be stenciled showing how to shut down during emergency.

b. Designated team to be formed for all shut down and same to be reported to fire chief after completion. Regarding cutting of electric power, trained electrician must switch off only the power to the affected area. If the power is switched off from LT panel, and the entire factory is blacked out, panic will set in and create background for stampede. This needs to be adequately intimated to the electricians and floor supervisors.




Verification of CAP

14 Visitor safety C-No established procedure B-Procedure not effective A-No verification by management staff

C

a. On Arrival Visitors/third party to be advised about the actions in case of fire and muster station. Their location in the assembly point needs to be specified and informed to them.

b. To avoid any casualty,

checks with main access control to be made about the visitor/third party number and verification to be made for their presence at muster station.

c. Visitor number to be accounted for at any time.

15 Response of security personnel

C-Search during evacuation B-Not aware A-Aware but skeptical to comply

A

Security people has some specific mindset, which needs to be adapted to the requirement that in time of emergency, SAVING LIFE is their sole duty.




Verification of CAP

16 Debriefing C-Not carried out B-Not proper ( views from participants, floor in charge ) A-Carried out but findings not utilized for further improvement

C

A proper debriefing to be carried out after the drill to discuss the shortcomings, required training, improvement etc.

17 Continual Improvement

C-No tool available. B-Some practice without any defined tool. A-Improper use of the tool

C

a. Repetitive training. b. Conduct training in case of

major change of workers or key personnel.

c. Retention rate of core team should be increased.

Remarks :

1. Management and workers were not punctual while attending training session . Trainer had to wait long to commence training session and same was a regular practice. Trainees were not selected as per Trainee selection Form. Trainee used to come in the class in groups of few and well after the session begun. It has been observed during each session.

2. At every session required 50 number of trainee which was not be provided. It was evident that non-essential personnel in production were utilized for training

3. Management has shown slight interest towards training at later stage and few recommendations during training were immediately complied with.

4. Adequate time was not provided for floor training. Proper floor training could not be imparted due time constraints as management staff interrupted trainer after approx. 15 minutes of floor interaction although workers found to be participative.

5. It is very much evident that management is more concerned about production than training of workers although trainers tried to convince them that commercial pressure should never take precedence over safety of workers.

Remarks During Fire Drill 1. Fire drill was carried out during lunch break as requested by Factory management. Alarm raised in such a way that all workers

and management staff went for straight lunch. In between they were assembled momentarily at muster station which cannot be considered as a fire/ evacuation drill. Floors were not even checked visually to confirm any entrapment as it was lunch break. A VERY CASUAL APPROACH BY MANAGEMENT DURING FIRE/EVACUATION AS AGAIN COMMERCIAL PRESSURE WAS VITAL.

TOTAL SCORE (6 X 1 + 5 X 5 + 19 X 10 )/ 30 = 7.37

Assigned Overall Performance Score – c Overall – Very Poor

CALCULATION OF OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING

Sl.No Grades Number of repetitions’ 1 A 6 2 B 5 3 C 19

Individual Score(Negative)

Overall Scores (Negative)

A : 1 A Overall : 1 to 3.5 B: 5 B Overall: >3.5 to 7.0

C : 10 C Overall : >7.0 to 10.0

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Participant Performance Grading Criteria : C – Very …...Participant Performance Grading Criteria : C – Very Poor B – Poor A – Needs Improvement A) Floor training Sl.no Issue