Fire Safety Awareness

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Fire Safety Awareness

Please note - this presentation has been adapted from

an instructor-led training session – it is not designed

specifically for self-learn


Understanding Fire

Causes of Fire

Responsibilities – Fire Safety is everyone’s responsibility

Risk Assessment – Generic & Dynamic

Human Behaviour

Fire Detection & Fire-Fighting

Fire Drills, Evacuation & Fire Wardens

Course Outline


For delegates to:

Develop awareness of the causes of fire

Adopt the ‘Safe Person Concept’

Know what to do in the event of a fire

Course Aims


To be able to:

Identify Fire Hazards & Risk

Apply a simple method of Fire Risk Assessment

Follow correct procedure in the event of fire

Objectives


A basic understanding of the common causes of fire, and the correct actions to take should a fire occur, will help you minimise or eliminate fire-risk not only in the workplace, but in the home, in hotels, restaurants, shops, at BBQ’s, in fact, EVERYWHERE!

WIIFM?


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1. Causes of Fire



What is a Fire?

Banstead,

Surrey

December

2008


Fire Science – The Triangle of Fire


FUELS

Combustible Solids

Flammable Liquids

Flammable Gases

Fuels


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CONVECTION RADIATION CONDUCTION

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Fire Spread


Convection


Radiation


Conduction

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Toxic Fumes & Gases

Thick Black Smoke

Tremendous Heat

Structural Damage

Pollution

Dangers of Fires


The 3 Main Causes of Fire


Attributable Causes

Electrical Appliances Cooking

Smoking Hot Work


Common Causes

GROUP EXERCISE

List some other common causes

of fires in the workplace & home.


Chip Pan Fires

Human Behaviour The Common Denominator

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2. Risk Assessment



UK & EU

Fire Precautions Act 1971 HSAW Act 1974 MHSWR 1992 Fire Precautions Workplace Regs 1997/99 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Legislation


The 5 Steps

1. Fire Hazard Identification 2. People at Risk 3. Evaluate, Remove & Reduce Risks 4. Record, Plan, Train 5. Review

Fire Risk Assessment



Fire Hazard

Fuels, Ignition, Work

People at Risk

Location

Evaluate Risk

Remove, Reduce

Review

Monitor, Revise

Record

Plan, Train, Instruct


Hazard Identification Risk Assessment – who is at risk Risk Control – control measures Risk Elimination Decision – Benefits Action / No Action

The application of the risk management process during the activities we undertake will lead to the Safe Person Concept.

Dynamic Risk Assessment


Risk Assessment

GROUP EXERCISE

Risk Assessment of one area of the

workplace or home – 15 minutes.

Group 1 – Workplace

Group 2 – Home


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3. Fire Detection



Smoke & Heat Detectors


Do not fit in areas of heat & humidity

Kitchens

Bathrooms

Workshops

Do not install within ½ metre of walls

Do not stack boxes / objects to within ½ metre

Smoke & Heat Detectors


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4. Fire Warning



Fire Alarm Call Point


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5. Fire Evacuation



Evacuation Procedures

leave the building immediately

use the nearest exit

walk quickly but do not run

close doors behind you

do not delay your exit to collect your belongings

go to the fire assembly point and report to Fire Wardens

do not return until told to do so


Means of Escape


Fire Wardens

Safely evacuate floor or area on fire alarm sounding

Ensure ALL staff leave the building immediately

Go to the fire assembly point and take roll call

Ensure nobody re-enters the building until told to do so

Liaise with Health & Safety representative on FRA policy


Always Remember…


ONLY attack the fire if safe to do so!

REMEMBER


Fire Fighting


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H E A T F U E L O X Y G EN

R E M O V A L

Fire Extinction


Fire Extinguishers

WATER

Solids

DRY POWDER

ALL Fires


Fire Extinguishers

FOAM

Solids & Liquids

CO2

Electrical


Fire Extinguishers


Positioning


Use the correct extinguisher

Use only ONE extinguisher

Keep a clear exit route

Close doors behind you

Attacking the Fire


Risk Assessment – Re-visit

GROUP EXERCISE

Risk Assessment of one area of the

workplace or home – 15 minutes.

Group 1 – Workplace

Group 2 – Home


Summary

Your Questions?

Summary – Q&A


Always Remember…


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