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This document discusses fire safety hazards identified in a house. The hazards identified are faulty appliances with torn wires which could cause electrical shock or small explosions. There are also many appliances being plugged into a single overloaded extension cord, which could lead to excessive power loads and electrical fires starting in panels. Risk control actions proposed include repairing or replacing faulty appliances, installing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, and not overloading extension cords or adding more wall outlets.

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Case Study 2

This document discusses fire safety hazards identified in a house. The hazards identified are faulty appliances with torn wires which could cause electrical shock or small explosions. There are also many appliances being plugged into a single overloaded extension cord, which could lead to excessive power loads and electrical fires starting in panels. Risk control actions proposed include repairing or replacing faulty appliances, installing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, and not overloading extension cords or adding more wall outlets.

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DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(DUW10022) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSHA)


CASE STUDY 2 (FIRE SAFETY)

NAME : DUVENTHIREN LAXMA YOGENDRAN

REG.NO : 01DKM20F1065

CLASS : DKM1B

LECTURER’S : TN. HJ HAZRIL HISHAM BIN HJ HUSSIN

NAME
INTRODUCTION

Fire safety is the set of practices intended to reduce the destruction


caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to
prevent ignition of an uncontrolled fire, and those that are used to
limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts. Fire safety
measures include those that are planned during the construction of a
building or implemented in structures that are already standing, and
those that are taught to occupants of the building. Threats to fire
safety are commonly referred to as fire hazards. A fire hazard may
include a situation that increases the likelihood of a fire or may
impede escape in the event a fire occurs. Fire safety is often a
component of building safety. Those who inspect buildings for
violations of the Fire Code and go into schools to educate children on
Fire Safety topics are fire department members known as Fire
Prevention Officers. The Chief Fire Prevention Officer or Chief of
Fire Prevention will normally train newcomers to the Fire Prevention
Division and may also conduct inspections or make presentations.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Hazard identification is part of the process used to evaluate if any particular


situation, item, thing, etc. may have the potential to cause harm. The term often
used to describe the full process is risk assesment:
 Identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm
(hazard identification).
 Analyze and evaluate the risk associated with that hazard
(risk analysis, and risk evaluation).
 Determine appropriate ways to eliminate the hazard, or control the risk when the hazard
cannot be eliminated (risk control).

Overall, the goal of hazard identification is to find and record possible hazards
that may be present in your workplace. It may help to work as a team and
include both people familiar with the work area, as well as people who are not
– this way you have both the experienced and fresh eye to conduct the
inspection.

A common way to classify hazards is by category:


 Biological – bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans, etc.,
 Chemical – depends on the physical, chemical and toxic properties of the chemical,
 Ergonomic – repetitive movements, improper set up of workstation, etc.,
 Physical – radiation, magnetic fields, temperature extremes, pressure extremes (high
pressure or vacuum), noise, etc.,
 Psychosocial – stress, violence, etc.,
 Safety – slipping/tripping hazards, inappropriate machine guarding, equipment
malfunctions or breakdowns.

Location of Hazard : House

Risk matrix reference :


Risk level : Low

Date hazard : 26 OCTOBER 2020


identification

Brief description : The fire hazard in my house can be found at living room and
On hazard bedroom. At the bedroom there is a torn wire while at living
room has many appliances turned one using an extension in
just one pluck. There is a very few risk on this which is
excessive electric, electrical shock and electrical fire. Fire
starts in electrical panels from overloaded circuits.

Pictures :

RISK ASSESMENT

Risk assessment is a term used to describe the overall process or method where
you:
 Identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm
(hazard identification).
 Analyze and evaluate the risk associated with that hazard
(risk analysis, and risk evaluation).
 Determine appropriate ways to eliminate the hazard, or control the risk when the hazard
cannot be eliminated (risk control).

A risk assessment is a thorough look at your workplace to identify those things,


situations, processes, etc. that may cause harm, particularly to people. After
identification is made, you analyze and evaluate how likely and severe the risk
is. When this determination is made, you can next, decide what measures should
be in place to effectively eliminate or control the harm from happening.
RISK ASSESMENT

HOUSE - FAULTY APPLIANCES & OVERLOADED ELECTRICAL


CIRCUIT
Prepared by: DUVENTHIREN LAXMA YOGENDRAN
Date:26 OCTOBER 2020

POTENTIAL HAZARDS PEOPLE AT RISK AND HOW?

Faulty outlets and appliances Family members will be at risk. Most electrical fires are
caused by faulty electrical outlets and old, outdated
appliances. Other fires are started by faults in appliance
cords, receptacles and switches. Never use an appliance
with a torn or frayed cord, which can send heat onto
combustible surfaces like floors, curtains, and rugs that
can start a fire.

Cords and Electrical Circuit Family members will be at risk. Fires start in electrical
Overloads panels from overloaded circuits. The circuits become
overloaded when the distribution of electricity is
inadequate. Unrestricted use of extension cords is a
major fire hazard. When the TV, home theatre,
computer, and other appliances are all plugged into a
single extension cord, it creates excessive power load on
a single socket which may not be designed to handle
that load.This means the circuit is overloaded, and your
home is at serious risk of an electric fire.
RISK CONTROL
Risk control is the set of methods by which firms evaluate potential losses and take action to
reduce or eliminate such threats. It is a technique that utilizes findings from risk assessments,
which involve identifying potential risk factors in a company's operations, such as technical
and non-technical aspects of the business, financial policies and other issues that may affect
the well-being of the firm. Risk control also implements proactive changes to reduce risk in
these areas. Risk control thus helps companies limit lost assets and income. 

POTENTIAL HAZARDS ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN

Faulty outlets and appliances Change the electrical appliance to a new one or repair
it.Install good quality smoke detector alarms and fire
extinguishers to bolster your chances of surviving any
electrical fire, saving lives and minimizing damage.

Cords and Electrical Circuit Do not to turn on too many cords at once using extension.
Overloads Never permanently rely on extension cords. If you don't
have enough outlets, have an electrician install more of
them.
HIRARC FORM

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION RISK ASSESSMENT RISK CONTROL


Activities R/N Hazard Consequences Current Risk Likelihood Severity Risk Type of Ctrl Futher Action / PIC (Due
R* Control Level Ctrl Date)
Switching on R Safety - Electrical Change the 1 2 2 avoidance -Change the
faulty shock torn wire to a electrical
Faulty Low
appliances new wire appliance to a
outlets and - Small
new one or
appliances explosion
repair it
-Install good
quality smoke
detector alarms
and fire
extinguishers

Plug in many R Safety - Shutting off


Do not to 4 1 4 avoidance -Install more
electrical the power to
turn on too on-wall plucks
Cords and Low
appliances the entire
many cords to reduce the
Electrical
circuit.at once usage of
Circuit
using extension
Overloads - Explosion of
extension
the circuit
panel
CONCLUSION

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