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HSE Presentation On Fire Prevention and Protection

This document discusses fire prevention and protection. It explains that a fire requires oxygen, heat, and a fuel source to burn. It describes how fires can be eliminated by cooling, smothering, or starving the fire of fuel. The document also outlines how fires spread through direct contact, conduction, convection, and radiation. It lists common firefighting equipment and classifications of fires. Detection methods, basic firefighting techniques, evacuation procedures, and important safety tips are also covered.

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HSE Presentation On Fire Prevention and Protection

This document discusses fire prevention and protection. It explains that a fire requires oxygen, heat, and a fuel source to burn. It describes how fires can be eliminated by cooling, smothering, or starving the fire of fuel. The document also outlines how fires spread through direct contact, conduction, convection, and radiation. It lists common firefighting equipment and classifications of fires. Detection methods, basic firefighting techniques, evacuation procedures, and important safety tips are also covered.

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Fire Prevention & Protection

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What is a Fire? HSEPROF.COM

It is a chemical reaction caused by the interaction of three components

These are;
• OXYGEN
• HEAT
• FUEL

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Mechanics of Fire HSEPROF.COM

In order to start a fire you need to have the right


mixture of Oxygen, Fuel and needed Heat.
People need at least 19 % of oxygen in the air to
live. Fire only needs 16 %.
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Eliminating Fire HSEPROF.COM

• Cooling – by lowering the temperature


• Smothering – by depriving of Oxygen
• Starvation – by removing the source of fuel
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The Spread of Fire HSEPROF.COM

• Direct contact - In their early stage, fires

spread most entirely by contact of flame to

combustible object

• Conduction – transfer of heat through solid

materials
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The Spread of Fire HSEPROF.COM

• Convection – transfer of heat by air

movement, hot air rises due to reduced

density

• Radiation – heat transferred from one surface

to another across the space


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Fire Fighting Equipment

• Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Hoses
• Fire Hydrants
• Fire Blanket
• Fire Nozzles
• Sprinklers
• Etc…
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CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIRE & IDENTIFICATION
OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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Fire Detection HSEPROF.COM

• Heat Detector

• Smoke Detector

• Flame Detector
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Basic Fire Fighting

• Heated Surfaces (Machine etc…)


• Cloth, News paper on hot surfaces
• Faulty Machinery’s Electrical fittings, etc…
• Sparks (grinding. Welding. Cutting.
• Electrical Overloading/Heating
• Impact sparks (tools falling down to the tank, etc…)
• Static Electricity
• Spontaneous Combustion
• Cigarettes
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Basic Fire Fighting
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Fighting the Fire

• Fight the fire only if you have adequate means of escape.


• Do not fight a fire if gas cylinders are involved. Keep your distance.
• If a fire is too big (cannot be put out by a portable fire extinguisher) back away. Try to

contain the fire.


• Remove any combustible material around fire if possible.
• Give the location of incident, type, size of fire to Fire Warden or Fireman
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Evacuation Procedure

• On hearing the alarm, leave the building through the nearest safe exit.
• The last person to, leave must close all doors, windows, isolate power. Shut off A.C. units.
• Proceed to the assembly point.
• Do not re-enter the building - Never underestimate the speed at which smoke fire can spread.
• Do not use lifts.
• Do not re-enter until the all-clear has been given.
• Familiarise yourself with all emergency exit arrows.
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Safe Practices

Smoking
• Smoke only in authorized areas.
• Use proper ashtrays.
• Ensure Matches and cigarette
• Ends properly stubbed out.
• Proper warning notice to be placed.
• Do not smoke in bed.

Laundry & wet clothing

• Do not place clothes over heaters, radiators, etc.


• Clothes should be placed in a designated area
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Safe Practices

Electrical and other fittings

• Only authorized persons should interfere with electrical fittings.


• Do not use personal electrical appliances.
• Faulty fittings and wiring must be reported.
• All electrical fittings must be firmly secured.
• Make shift plugs, sockets and fuses should not be used.
• The circuit should not be overloaded.
• All portable electrical appliances should be disconnected after use.
• Drying clothes on electrical heaters are prohibited
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Safe Practices

Machinery Spaces

• Always keep the area clean. Prevent oil leakage, and remove combustible materials.
• Use containers for cotton waste, cleaning rags, oil rags, etc…
• Wood, paints, spirits, oil and other combustible objects/substances should not be kept in
machinery space.
• All electrical wiring should be well maintained/insulated.
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Safe Practices
Galleys
• Avoid overheating or spilling of fats or oil
• Ensure burners or heating plates are shut off when cooking is finished
• Ensure necessary fire fighting equipment is available (familiarize with its location)
• Galley exhaust must be properly maintained
Hot Work
• Obtain the necessary HOT WORK Permit before starting the hot work
• Ensure the Gas test is carried out in a hazardous location
• Ensure no combustible materials nearby
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Important Safety Tips
• See that you know what to do in case of fire.
• Make certain you know your escape.
• Keep fire doors and shutters clear and unobstructed.
• Don’t obstruct access to fire extinguishers: Learn how to use them.
• Don’t hang clothing over or near heating equipment.
• Don’t let paper, oily rags or other rubbish accumulate.
• Do not smoke in prohibited areas.
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Important Safety Tips
• Use approved safety can for carrying flammable liquids, not open tins or buckets.
• Handle flammable liquids at a safe distance from possible sources of ignition.
• Check before and after using blow lamps, welding and cutting equipment.
• Soldering irons and gas rings must be non-combustible stands.
• Switch off from the mains any electrical equipment when not in use.
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