Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Fire Prevention Safety Tips

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Fire Prevention Safety Tips
  • Take extra care when using portable heaters. Keep combustible items at least 3 feet (.91m) away.
  • Check your smoke detectors routinely and change batteries, at a minimum annually.                               Replace if > 10 years old.
  • Never Smoke in Bed!
  • Keep flammables away from ignition sources
  • Utilize flammable storage cabinets


  • Know your chemical properties (check the MSDS for flammable/combustible information)
  • Do not block fire extinguishers with equipment
  • Utilize those with electrical      expertise/installations/assistance
  • Do not overload outlets - use a track plug
  • Practice good housekeeping techniques in the office/work area
  • Inspect wires for possible damage and replace as needed
  • Always maintain good house keeping
Summary
  • There must be enough exits in the proper arrangement for quick escape
  • Exit routes must be marked, lighted, free of obstructions, and locks must not be used to impede or prevent escape
  • An emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan must be in place
  • Fire extinguisher classes and numerical ratings help a user understand its capabilities
  • Fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained and employees must be trained in how to use them
  • A designated assembly area must be known by all to head count in case of emergency
  • Continues review and improvement of ERPs.
  • Conduct fire drills regularly in specific intervals.
  1. What extinguisher can be used to tackle an electrical fire?
a) water  b) foam   c) CO2


  1. What type of fire is foam most suitable for?
a) gas   b) liquid   c) electrical
  1. On hearing the alarm, what must you do?
a) report to the muster point   b) report to OIM office   c) go to your cabin
  1. class D fire is:
a) metals   b) liquids   c) solids
  1. What is it that actually ignites?
a) the oxygen b) the material   c) the vapors coming from the heated fuel
  1. When working in smoke, what must you do:
a) walk standing up   b) keep low, working by touch to escape   c) hide from the smoke
  1. Foam can be used on Class B AND Class A fires?
TRUE or FALSE
  1. Powder extinguishes the fire by interrupting the chemical reaction of combustion?
TRUE or FALSE
  1. Powder is BEST for Class A fires?
TRUE or FALSE
10) Fire needs 3 vital factors, what are they?

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