FIRE FIGHTING & EMERGENCY RESPONSE AWARENESS
In India, one of the most important reasons constituting workplace accidents is Fire. According to a survey conducted by India Risk Survey (IRS), Fire ranks as the third biggest risk in 2018 which ranked fifth in 2017 to the Indian Businesses. The survey states that the reason for the most likely potential fire outbreaks at business locations is Electric short-circuit.
Four things must be present at the same time in order to produce fire
- Enough oxygen to sustain combustion.
- Enough heat to raise the material to its ignition temperature.
- Some sort of fuel or combustible material.
- The chemical, exothermic reaction that is fire.
Some of the most common causes of workplace fire are:
- Electrical Equipment
- Deliberate Ignition
- Hot Work
- Smoking
- Heating and Cooking Appliances
- Storage of Flammable liquids and gases
- Static Sparks
- Mechanical Heat
- Chemical Reactions
- Poor House Keeping
Management’s role in protecting workplace from fire hazards
- Establish a sound Fire Safety Management Plan
- Preparing Employees based on the Fire Safety Management Plan
- Emergency Preparedness
- Mock drills
- Training and Instructions to handle Fire Emergencies
- Provision of suitable Fire Alarm Systems and Fire-Fighting Equipment.
- Emergency Rescue and Evacuation Plan
The employees get clear knowledge on how to act in case of fire
- The ways to raise the fire alarm
- What to do when hearing a fire alarm
- Means of Escape
- Emergency Lighting
- Exit and Directional Signs
- Assembly point Operations
After taking this course you will be aware of the above-mentioned fire fighting and emergency response aspects.