WHAT EVER BURNS NEVER

RETURNS

FIRE IS A GOOD SERVANT

BUT A BAD MASTER.

PRESENTATION ONPRESENTATION ON

FIRE SAFETY AND FIRE SAFETY AND FIRST AID FIRE FIRST AID FIRE

FIGHTING FIGHTING

ByBy

NS VENKATESANNS VENKATESANSTATION OFFICER/FIRESTATION OFFICER/FIRE

NUCLEAR FUEL COMPLEXNUCLEAR FUEL COMPLEX

Fire SafetyFire SafetyFire PreventionFire Prevention

Fire ProtectionFire Protection

FIRE PREVENTIONFIRE PREVENTION

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CUREPREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

PREVENT FIRE AND AVERT PREVENT FIRE AND AVERT DESTRUCTIONSDESTRUCTIONS

ELIMINATION OF CAUSES OF ELIMINATION OF CAUSES OF COMBUSTION IS NOTHING BUT FIRE COMBUSTION IS NOTHING BUT FIRE PREVENTIONPREVENTION

FIRE PREVENTION TO PREVENT OCCURRENCE OF ACCIDENTAL FIRE

DEVISES/EQUIPMENT/INSPECTION /ACT/METHOD APPLIED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL OCCURRENCE OF FIRE AND TO ADOPT MEASURES TO PREVENT ITS DEVASTATING FORM

FIRE PREVENTIONFIRE PREVENTION

The three elements of fire prevention The three elements of fire prevention are:-are:-

*Codes and Code enforcement*Codes and Code enforcement

*Fire prevention inspections*Fire prevention inspections

*Fire prevention education*Fire prevention education

CODESCODES

National Building Code 1983 (Rev.2005)National Building Code 1983 (Rev.2005) Factories Act 1948Factories Act 1948 Indian Standard SpecificationsIndian Standard Specifications NFPANFPA Petroleum ActPetroleum Act OISDOISD AERB Standards for DAE EstablishmentsAERB Standards for DAE Establishments

FIRE INSPECTIONSFIRE INSPECTIONS

Joint Inspection Team Consists of:-Joint Inspection Team Consists of:- Fire Officer,Fire Officer, Safety officer,Safety officer, Production,Production, Electrical,Electrical, Mechanical,Mechanical, Civil,Civil, Chemical and Chemical and Medical OfficerMedical Officer

WHAT TO INSPECT?WHAT TO INSPECT?

MaterialsMaterials which constitute to fuel and which which constitute to fuel and which are too close toare too close to

SourceSource of accidental of accidental ignitionignition and and Lack of suitable Lack of suitable means to fight means to fight a firea fire plus plus Obstructions to the Obstructions to the means of escapemeans of escape

FIRE PROTECTIONFIRE PROTECTION

When fire prevention fails, fire starts thus the need When fire prevention fails, fire starts thus the need for fire protection arises.for fire protection arises.

Philosophy of fire protection isPhilosophy of fire protection is

To Save & ProtectTo Save & Protect

- Human Lives- Human Lives

- Machine- Machine

- Materials- Materials and and

- - EnvironmentEnvironment

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

ACTIVEACTIVE - - Fire water system Fire water system

networkingnetworking - Water deluge system- Water deluge system -Automatic sprinkler -Automatic sprinkler

systemsystem -Fire water hose reel-Fire water hose reel -Foam system-Foam system -DCP system-DCP system -CO2 Total flooding -CO2 Total flooding

systemsystem - Fire extinguishers- Fire extinguishers-Fire blankets etc.,-Fire blankets etc.,

PASSIVEPASSIVE

--Fire wallsFire walls

-Thermal insulation-Thermal insulation

-Fire detection system-Fire detection system

-Gas detection system-Gas detection system

-Flame arrester-Flame arrester

IntroductionIntroduction

PURPOSE OF THE DISCUSSION IS TO MAKE PURPOSE OF THE DISCUSSION IS TO MAKE THE PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTAND:THE PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTAND:

THE BASIC PHENOMENA HOW DOES THE BASIC PHENOMENA HOW DOES A FIRE OCCURA FIRE OCCUR

AND HOW A FIRE CAN BE AND HOW A FIRE CAN BE EXTINGUISHEDEXTINGUISHED

WHAT IS FIRE ?WHAT IS FIRE ?

1.1. Fire is the rapid oxidation of a substance with the Fire is the rapid oxidation of a substance with the evolution of heat and light in varying degree of evolution of heat and light in varying degree of

intensities.intensities.

2.2. FIRE IS A CHEMICAL REACTION ACCOMPANIED FIRE IS A CHEMICAL REACTION ACCOMPANIED WITH THE EVOLUTION OF HEAT, LIGHT, SMOKE WITH THE EVOLUTION OF HEAT, LIGHT, SMOKE ETC. FOR WHICH 3 BASIC ELEMENTS ARE ETC. FOR WHICH 3 BASIC ELEMENTS ARE

NECESSARY IN CORRECT PROPORTIONNECESSARY IN CORRECT PROPORTION

HEAT /HEAT /

FUELFUEL++AIR/OXYGENAIR/OXYGEN++------------------ ------------------ IGNITION TEMP.IGNITION TEMP.

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What actually burns in a fireWhat actually burns in a fire

Often a misconception is fire burns the actual chair or Often a misconception is fire burns the actual chair or piece of wood. It is the gasses given off by an object piece of wood. It is the gasses given off by an object that burns. Heat causes objects to give off these that burns. Heat causes objects to give off these flammable gasses.flammable gasses.

When the gasses reach their ignition temperature you When the gasses reach their ignition temperature you see the light given off during the oxidation known as see the light given off during the oxidation known as fire. Fire itself generates more heat to the object and fire. Fire itself generates more heat to the object and thus an endless cycle begins until all of the gasses thus an endless cycle begins until all of the gasses have been exhausted from an object. Then the have been exhausted from an object. Then the remaining particles or ash are what is left.remaining particles or ash are what is left.

Fire - Rapid Oxidation which emits Heat and Light

Factors required for fire to startFactors required for fire to start

HeatHeat

FuelFuel

OxygenOxygen

Chain reaction of free radicalsChain reaction of free radicals

As three lines are to be connected to form As three lines are to be connected to form a triangle, the heat, fuel and oxygen are to a triangle, the heat, fuel and oxygen are to be connected to cause a fire.be connected to cause a fire.

Hea

tO

xygen

Fuel

We call this a

Hea

tO

xygen

Fuel

The Fire TriangleThe Fire Triangle

1.1. EnoughEnough OXYGENOXYGEN to sustain combustionto sustain combustion

2.2. EnoughEnough HEATHEAT to reach ignition to reach ignition temperaturetemperature

3.3. SomeSome FUELFUEL or combustible materialor combustible material

Together, they produce theTogether, they produce the CHEMICAL CHEMICAL REACTIONREACTION that is firethat is fire

Three things must be present at the same time to produce fire:

Take away any of these things Take away any of these things and and the fire will bethe fire will be extinguished extinguished

The Fire TetrahedronThe Fire Tetrahedron

Fire is a chemical reaction involving rapid oxidation of a Fire is a chemical reaction involving rapid oxidation of a combustible material.combustible material.

To start and continue fire needs: fuel, heat, oxygen and the To start and continue fire needs: fuel, heat, oxygen and the chemical reaction they create.chemical reaction they create.

Remove any of these elements and the fire is extinguished.Remove any of these elements and the fire is extinguished.

CHEMICAL REACTION--> FUEL + HEAT + OXYGENCHEMICAL REACTION--> FUEL + HEAT + OXYGEN

FIRE TETRAHEDRONFIRE TETRAHEDRON

FUEL

HEAT

OXYGEN

CHAIN

REACTION

FIRE EXTINGUISHMENTFIRE EXTINGUISHMENT

The acts of fire extinguishment are a combination The acts of fire extinguishment are a combination of physical skill, mental acumen, technical of physical skill, mental acumen, technical knowledge and professionally trained manpower. knowledge and professionally trained manpower.

All of the methods we use to control and All of the methods we use to control and extinguish fires are based on the fire tetrahedron. extinguish fires are based on the fire tetrahedron. We focus on removing one or more of the We focus on removing one or more of the elements that allow the fire to Extinguish.elements that allow the fire to Extinguish.

Fires will continue to burn untilFires will continue to burn until

Fuel is removedFuel is removed Oxygen % is lowered below Oxygen % is lowered below

11%.11%. Heat is removed Heat is removed Flames are inhibited Flames are inhibited

Chemically.Chemically.

PRINCIPLES OF FIRE EXTINCTIONPRINCIPLES OF FIRE EXTINCTION

CoolingCooling Starvation/ isolationStarvation/ isolation Limiting 0xygen in a fire/ SmotheringLimiting 0xygen in a fire/ Smothering Interruption of chain reaction Interruption of chain reaction

Remove the HEAT sources, and there is nothing hot to start the fire

COOLING

If we remove HEAT side of the triangle, the fire cannot sustain

COOLINGCOOLING

Remove the FUEL sources, and there is nothing to burn.

STARVATION

If we remove fuel side of the triangle, the fire cannot sustain

STARVATIONSTARVATION

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Remove the OXYGEN and there is nothing to feed the fire.

SMOOTHERING

If we remove oxygen side of the triangle, the fire cannot sustain

SMOTHERINGSMOTHERING

SMOTHERINGSMOTHERING

Removal of heat.

(Best cooling media is water)

Reducing % of oxygen. Cutting off the supply of

oxygen. (Blanketing, Use foam)

Removal of fuel or removal of combustible material

FIRE TRIANGLE

FIRE

OXYGENFUEL

HEAT

FIRE TRIANGLE

OXYGENFUEL

HEAT

FIRE

FIRE TRIANGLE

OXYGENFUEL

HEAT

FIRE

FIRE TRIANGLE

OXYGENFUEL

HEAT

FIRE

INHIBITION OF CHEMICAL CHAIN REACTION

FIRE

OXYGENFUEL

HEAT

Inhibition of chemical chain reaction

CLASSIFICATION OF FIRESCLASSIFICATION OF FIRES

Depending upon the material involved Depending upon the material involved in the combustion, fire are classified as in the combustion, fire are classified as

Class AClass A Class BClass B Class CClass C Class DClass D

Classes of FireClasses of Fire

Class of fire

Description

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D

Fire involving ordinary combustible materials like wood,paper,textiles etc.,Fire involving flammable liquids like oils,solvents,petroleum products,varnishes,paints,etc.,Fire involving gaseous combustible Ex.LPG,Hydrogen etc.,Fire involving combustible metals such as Na,Mg,P,Zn., etc.,

ELECTRICAL FIRESELECTRICAL FIRES

Do not constitute a separate classDo not constitute a separate class

Any fire involving or stated by electrical Any fire involving or stated by electrical equipment must in fact be a fire of class equipment must in fact be a fire of class A,B,C or D.A,B,C or D.

Cut off electricity and extinguish the fireCut off electricity and extinguish the fire

..

FIRE FIGHTING MEDIASFIRE FIGHTING MEDIAS

WaterWaterFoamFoamCarbon-di-oxideCarbon-di-oxideDry Chemical PowderDry Chemical PowderVaporizing liquidsVaporizing liquids

WaterWater

Highly efficient, cheapest and readily Highly efficient, cheapest and readily available mediaavailable media

Highest latent heat of vaporizationHighest latent heat of vaporization Cooling agent Cooling agent Also useful for production of foamAlso useful for production of foam Application in the form of either solid stream Application in the form of either solid stream

of jet or fine sprayof jet or fine spray

WATER AND ITS QUALITIESWATER AND ITS QUALITIES

Water extinguishes fire by the following Water extinguishes fire by the following methods:methods:a) Cooling- one gallon absorbs 9000 BTU a) Cooling- one gallon absorbs 9000 BTU heatheatb) Smothering(Displacement of air by b) Smothering(Displacement of air by generating steam)generating steam)c) Emulsificationc) Emulsificationd) Dilutiond) Dilution

FOAMFOAM

Most popular extinguishing media for oil Most popular extinguishing media for oil fires by smothering/blanketingfires by smothering/blanketing

Foam is lighter than the flammable liquidsFoam is lighter than the flammable liquids Forms an air excluding,cooling,continuous Forms an air excluding,cooling,continuous

layer of vapour sealing that halts or prevents layer of vapour sealing that halts or prevents combustioncombustion

FOAM &WATER RATIOFOAM &WATER RATIO

Ratio between water and foam concentrate Ratio between water and foam concentrate is very important for best resultsis very important for best results

Too thick concentrate will not flow freely and Too thick concentrate will not flow freely and too thin will not stick for proper sealing too thin will not stick for proper sealing permitting RE-IGNITIONpermitting RE-IGNITION

Generally 3% to 6% volume by foam being Generally 3% to 6% volume by foam being used for fire fighting purposes.used for fire fighting purposes.

TYPES OF FOAMTYPES OF FOAM

PROTEIN FOAMPROTEIN FOAM

AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAMAQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM

VAPOURISING LIQUIDSVAPOURISING LIQUIDS

Popularly known as Halons , proved to be Popularly known as Halons , proved to be the most effective fire fighting media in the the most effective fire fighting media in the worldworld

They cutoff the flame by breaking chemical They cutoff the flame by breaking chemical chain reactionchain reaction

Anti environmental effects makes it obsolete Anti environmental effects makes it obsolete graduallygradually

HALONSHALONS

The most common substances used are:-The most common substances used are:-

Halon 1211 (Bromochloro difloro methane)Halon 1211 (Bromochloro difloro methane)

CFCF22ClBrClBr

Halon 1301(Bromo trifloro methaneHalon 1301(Bromo trifloro methane

CFCF33BrBr

EXTINGUISHIN MECHANISM EXTINGUISHIN MECHANISM BY VAPOURISING LIQUIDSBY VAPOURISING LIQUIDS

While all the halogens in the Halon, Bromine While all the halogens in the Halon, Bromine is much more effectiveis much more effective

Under fire conditions it releases a Br AtomUnder fire conditions it releases a Br Atom

CFCF33Br---Br--->CF°>CF°33 + Br° + Br°

The Br atom reacts with hydrocarbon The Br atom reacts with hydrocarbon molecule to form HBrmolecule to form HBr

R-H + Br°-- R° + HBrR-H + Br°-- R° + HBr

Contd.,Contd.,

The HBr then reacts with active H or OH The HBr then reacts with active H or OH radicals releasing again BR.radicals releasing again BR.

OHOH° + HBr – H° + HBr – H22O + Br°O + Br°

Chemical chain inhibition thus continues.Chemical chain inhibition thus continues.

CARBON-DI OXIDECARBON-DI OXIDE

COCO2 2 Prevents combustion by displacing the Prevents combustion by displacing the oxygen in the air surrounding the fireoxygen in the air surrounding the fire

It is also a non conductor of electricityIt is also a non conductor of electricity

It does not leave any residue thereby not It does not leave any residue thereby not causing damages due to fire fighting mediacausing damages due to fire fighting media. .

DRY CHEMICAL POWDERDRY CHEMICAL POWDER

Extinguishing mechanism involved in DCP is Extinguishing mechanism involved in DCP is as follows:as follows:

1. De-composing and releasing CO1. De-composing and releasing CO22

2. Smothering2. Smothering

3. Cutting chemical chain reaction3. Cutting chemical chain reaction

4. Heat absorption by powder4. Heat absorption by powder

Common DCP typesCommon DCP types

Sodium bi-carbonateSodium bi-carbonate Potassium bi-carbonate(purple K)Potassium bi-carbonate(purple K) Potassium Chlorade(Super K)Potassium Chlorade(Super K) Urea Potassium bi-carbonate(Monnex)Urea Potassium bi-carbonate(Monnex) Mono Ammonium PhosphateMono Ammonium Phosphate

Special DCP for Class D FireSpecial DCP for Class D Fire

Ternary Eutectic Chlorides (TEC)Ternary Eutectic Chlorides (TEC) powder powder is a special powder, which is very effective is a special powder, which is very effective on metal fires. The following composition on metal fires. The following composition has been found very effective on metal fires.has been found very effective on metal fires.

Constituents of TEC Constituents of TEC

NaCl 20% w/wNaCl 20% w/w KCl 29% w/wKCl 29% w/w BaClBaCl22 51% w/w 51% w/w This powder when applied on metal fires This powder when applied on metal fires

melts at the temperature of burning metals, melts at the temperature of burning metals, covers the burning surface, forms a crust covers the burning surface, forms a crust over it, excludes oxygen, thereby stops over it, excludes oxygen, thereby stops combustion and stops cooling.combustion and stops cooling.

Other medias…Other medias…

SandSand Where other smothering agents are not readily available,sand Where other smothering agents are not readily available,sand

can also be used.It also prevents spreading of burning materials.can also be used.It also prevents spreading of burning materials.

BlanketingBlanketingAnother method by which fire may be extinguished especially on Another method by which fire may be extinguished especially on persons whose clothing is on fire is by blanketing. persons whose clothing is on fire is by blanketing. Coat,woolen,asbestos blankets,etc.,are some tools for easy Coat,woolen,asbestos blankets,etc.,are some tools for easy blanketingblanketing

Beating OutBeating OutSmall fires in materials such as grass etc., can be extinguished Small fires in materials such as grass etc., can be extinguished by beating out. by beating out.

First Aid Fire Fighting First Aid Fire Fighting AppliancesAppliances

The portable fire fighting equipment shall be The portable fire fighting equipment shall be designed to control/extinguish fire at their designed to control/extinguish fire at their incipient stages itself. incipient stages itself.

They are the first line defense and shall be They are the first line defense and shall be named as first aid fire fighting equipmentnamed as first aid fire fighting equipment

Effective and suitable selection of appliance Effective and suitable selection of appliance is an important factoris an important factor

PORTABLE FIRE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERSEXTINGUISHERS

““HEALTHY PORTABLE FIRE HEALTHY PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE EXTINGUISHERS ARE VITAL TOOL TO PROTECT VITAL TOOL TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY”LIFE AND PROPERTY”

PORTABLE FIRE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERSEXTINGUISHERS

CONTROL THE FIRE AT ITS INCIPIENT CONTROL THE FIRE AT ITS INCIPIENT STAGESTAGE

FIRST AID FIRE FIGHTING FIRST AID FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT

FIRST LINE OF DEFENSEFIRST LINE OF DEFENSE

TYPES & CAPACITIES TYPES & CAPACITIES WATER TYPEWATER TYPE - 09 LITRS - 09 LITRS (Stored Pressure & Gas Cartridge)(Stored Pressure & Gas Cartridge)

FOAM TYPE-FOAM TYPE- 09, 50 Ltr 09, 50 Ltr (Stored Pressure & Gas Cartridge)(Stored Pressure & Gas Cartridge)

Mechanical & Mechanical & ChemicalChemical

DRY CHEMICAL POWDER DRY CHEMICAL POWDER TYPE-TYPE-

02, 05,1002, 05,10, , 25, 50 Kg 25, 50 Kg - (Stored Pressure & Gas Cartridge)(Stored Pressure & Gas Cartridge)

CARBON DIOXIDE CARBON DIOXIDE TYPETYPE - -

- 4.5, 6.8, 22.5 Kg- 4.5, 6.8, 22.5 Kg

SCALE OF DEPLOYMENTSCALE OF DEPLOYMENTClassofFire

NatureofOccup-ancy

Number, Capacity & Type of Fire Extinguisher

Floor Area (M2)

Min. No. ofExt.

required / Compartme

ntor part

thereof

TravelDistance (M)

A LHOHHHSH

• 1 x 9 ltrs water type• 2 x 9 ltrs water type• As per OH +• 1 x 50Kg DCP extinguisher • 1 x 4.5 kg CO2 extinguisher

600600

-100100

24--

02

2525 - - 10

B LHOHHH

• 1 x 9 ltrs foam extinguisher• 2x9 ltrs foam or1x5 kg DCP• As per OH +• 1 x 50 Kg DCP extinguisher • 1 x 150 Kg extinguisher

600600

100300

24

--

2515

--

C LHOHHH

• 1 x 2 kg DCP or 2 Kg CO2• 1 x 10 kg DCP or 6.8 kg CO2

• 1 x 10 kg DCP or 6.8 kg CO2

20100100

-12

151510

D HH • 1 x 10 kg Special DCP 100 2 10

DISCHARGE PERFORMANCE DISCHARGE PERFORMANCE OF EXTINGUISHERSOF EXTINGUISHERS

WATER TYPE WATER TYPE - 9 Ltrs – 70 sec. - 6 M – 95% - 9 Ltrs – 70 sec. - 6 M – 95%

FOAM TYPEFOAM TYPE - 9 Ltrs – 45 sec. - 6 M – 95% - 9 Ltrs – 45 sec. - 6 M – 95%

DCP TYPEDCP TYPE - 10KG – 20 sec. - 6 M – 85% - 10KG – 20 sec. - 6 M – 85%

CO2 TYPECO2 TYPE - - 6.8 KG - 30 sec. 6.8 KG - 30 sec.

Low range -1.5 to 2 MLow range -1.5 to 2 M - 75% - 75%

HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TESTINGHYDRAULIC PRESSURE TESTING

TYPE OF EXTINGUISHER

TEST INTERVAL

YEARS

PRESSURE

Kg/cm2

PRESSURE MAINTAINED FOR

Water

(Gas Cartridge) 3 17.5 2.5 min

Water stored

Pressure 2 25 2.5 min

DCP 3 25 2.5 min

Mechanical Foam

3 17.5 2.5 min

CO2 Each

refilling236 2.5 min

SUITABLILITY OF FIRE SUITABLILITY OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERSEXTINGUISHERS

..CLASS OF FIRE DISCRIPTION MEDIUM EXTINGUISHING

A ORINARY COMBUTIBLE MATERIALS WOOD, FABRIC ETC.,

WATER

B FLAMMABLELIQUIDS, PETROL,DIESEL ET

Foam,CO2,DCP,Halon

C Flammable Gases CO2,DCP

D Flammable metals Special DCP,

Electrical Fires

Electrical equipments Halon,CO2 when elec.equipment is de-energised

Carbon Dioxide ExtinguisherCarbon Dioxide Extinguisher

Dry Chemical Powder ExtinguisherDry Chemical Powder Extinguisher

METHOD OF OPERATIONMETHOD OF OPERATION

REMOVEREMOVE THE SAFETY CLIP THE SAFETY CLIP

DEPRESS THE PLUNGERDEPRESS THE PLUNGER

WITHDRAW THE NOZZLE FROM WITHDRAW THE NOZZLE FROM RUBBER CAP AND PRESS THE SQUEEZE RUBBER CAP AND PRESS THE SQUEEZE GRIPGRIP

DIRECT THE DCP TO THE BASE OF DIRECT THE DCP TO THE BASE OF FLAME S WITH A FAST SWEEPING FLAME S WITH A FAST SWEEPING ACTIONACTION

OPERATION MATHOD OF OPERATION MATHOD OF WATER TYPE EXTINGUISHERWATER TYPE EXTINGUISHER

COMMON MISTAKES WHILE COMMON MISTAKES WHILE OPERATING THE OPERATING THE EXTINGUISHEREXTINGUISHER

CARE & MAINTENANCECARE & MAINTENANCE

LOCATION (MEANS OF ESCAPE)LOCATION (MEANS OF ESCAPE)

BLOCKAGE OF EXTINGUISHER.BLOCKAGE OF EXTINGUISHER.

CHECK THE PRESSURE LEVEL. CHECK THE PRESSURE LEVEL.

NO SIGN OF LEAKAGE.NO SIGN OF LEAKAGE.

WEIGHT OF EXTINGUISHER.WEIGHT OF EXTINGUISHER.

WEIGHT OF CARTRIDGE.WEIGHT OF CARTRIDGE.

CHECKING OF EXTINGUISHING CHECKING OF EXTINGUISHING AGENTS.AGENTS.

COMMON CAUSES OF FIRE01. ELECTRICAL FAULTS

02. SMOKING/NEGLIGENT THROWING OF NACKED LIGHT

03. HOT JOBS WELDING/CUTTING OPERATIONS.

04. FRICTION HEAT/SPARK

05. MACHINARY FALURE.

06. BATTARY CHARGING

07. STEAM LOCOMOTIVES.

08. SPRAY PAINTING.

09. DUST EXPLOSION.

10. SPONTANEOUS COMBNUSTION.

MINIMUMINFORMATION MINIMUMINFORMATION ABOUT WORK PLACEABOUT WORK PLACE

Each employee should be aware of the following Each employee should be aware of the following minimum information about the work place :minimum information about the work place :

Threat oriented operations/machineries at his Threat oriented operations/machineries at his workplaceworkplace

The emergency switchesThe emergency switches Location of FAFF Appliances nearbyLocation of FAFF Appliances nearby Location of Manual call Points,Telephone and the Location of Manual call Points,Telephone and the

knowledge of fire station telephone numberknowledge of fire station telephone number

Contd…Contd…

Location of power mainsLocation of power mains Nearest hydrant pointNearest hydrant point Static water tank or OH tank or any other source Static water tank or OH tank or any other source

of supply of waterof supply of water Location of POL pointsLocation of POL points Location of main exit and alternative exit routeLocation of main exit and alternative exit route

SUMMARYSUMMARY

In summary let’s define fire safety services as all In summary let’s define fire safety services as all measures taken to:-measures taken to:-Eliminate fire causesEliminate fire causesProvide safe guards against inherent hazards that Provide safe guards against inherent hazards that can not be eliminatedcan not be eliminatedMinimising the possibilities of small fires becoming Minimising the possibilities of small fires becoming largerlargerMinimising fire consequences(death,loss of property Minimising fire consequences(death,loss of property and serious injuries)and serious injuries)Accomplish the above objectives at reasonable Accomplish the above objectives at reasonable causecause

LET’S MARCH LET’S MARCH TOGETHER TOWARDSTOGETHER TOWARDS

FIRE SAFE FIRE SAFE ENVIRONMENT AT ENVIRONMENT AT

WORK PLACEWORK PLACE

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