FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION
Fire incidents are one of the national
loss for any country, in industry its very important to take many measures to
prevent the fire.
• Maintain a good
& clean workplace with the proper housekeeping is a fundamental and necessary activity. All line managers will make sure that every employee
working under their control understand this requirement and implement it as their habit.
• Appropriate
disposal containers will be placed
strategically at prominent locations as needed and used for disposal of waste materials
and other generated debris. Periodic clearing of containers to be
done.
• Materials
will be stored in a manner so as not to obstruct access to fire protection
equipment like fire extinguishers and fire alarm panels, clear pathway
to be maintained.
Safety Training Videos with Pictorial Guidelines
• Aisles
and walkways that serve as means of exit will not be blocked at any moment. Required signages
to be provided.
• Smoking is restricted only in designated areas where they are equipped with ashtrays and other appropriate disposal receptacles
• Appropriate number of office/security staff will be assigned with the responsibility to act as fire wardens, with the duties of marshalling and controlling the evacuation of premises with all the required training and devices.
• Any
office staff (in particular new starts) will be briefed and kept updated on
fire and emergency response procedures and assembly points, detailed
induction training
• Facility will be made for adequate metal
filing cabinets for documents, stationary and other potentially flammable
items.
Use of Explosives & Safety Measures
• ‘Hot
Work Permit’ will be attained prior to carry out any hot work
activities like Welding and Burning etc. Fire watcher will be monitor the hot
work activities during the execution.
• Canteen kitchen areas are a particular
location for fire hazards and will be monitored to ensure that electrical
fittings are being turned off after use and do not present a fire hazard.
• Practical training in the use of fire extinguishers will be given and signs displayed highlighting the emergency procedures.
Fire Extinguishers
Portable type fire extinguishers will be provided as per the requirement in all the areas, covering at least 15 meter of uninterrupted travel. Monthly inspection of all fire extinguishers will be carried out by the authorized employees and recorded.
Ensuring Safety at Heights in Industry
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