Fire In High-Risk Industries

Safety: Fire In High-Risk Industries

High Risk Industries (oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, mining, construction & warehousing) face fire hazards due to the Fire Triangle, complex operations & hazardous environments.

The Fire Triangle is required for a fire to start & stay burning:

- High heat: The energy required to ignite the fuel. This energy can come from matches, stoves, short circuits, or work involving welding, cutting & heavy machinery that produces heat that can start a fire. Heat raises the temperature of the fuel to its ignition point, which can cause a fire to start.

- Combustible material: Anything that can burn, such as wood, paper, iron, metal, petrol & gas. Fuel provides the material that the fire consumes to keep burning.

- Oxygen: Fire requires oxygen from the air to sustain the chemical reaction of combustion. Air contains about 21% oxygen, which is sufficient for most fires. Some industries use oxygen-rich environments, which allow fires to burn & grow.

If one of the Fire Triangle is missing, the fire will stop. To put out a fire, you must disrupt the triangle by:

- Removing heat with water

- Removing combustible materials

- Removing oxygen with a fire blanket or foam

Other factors that can cause a fire:

- Workers not following Safety Protocols

- Broken equipment & machines

Types of fires that typically occur in High-Risk Industries:

- Class A: Fires that typically occur in construction involving solid materials such as wood or paper

- Class B: Fires that typically occur in oil refineries fueled by flammable liquids such as oil or gasoline

- Class C: Fires in electrical wiring or faulty equipment

- Class D: Metal fires that typically occur in manufacturing or mining involving titanium or magnesium

- Class K: Fires that typically occur in kitchens or processing plants involving oil or grease

Industrial fires can cause:

- Injuries

- Deaths

- Environmental damage

- Financial loss

Fire Prevention & Suppression

High-Risk Industries must use strict measures to prevent & control fires:

- Regularly maintain equipment & machines

- Have a Cooling System to manage hot temperatures

- Have a Ventilation System to prevent the buildup of vapors

- Store flammable materials safely in closed containers or isolated areas

- Clean up dust or flammable debris

- Detect fires by using smoke alarms, heat sensors & gas detectors

- Use PPE: Fire-resistant clothing & breathing apparatus

- Use Fire Extinguishers: Water, foam, or other fire extinguishers that are suited to the specific type of fire

- Train workers to extinguish fires & evacuate

Fires in high-risk industries are serious, but they can be prevented & controlled with proper Precautions & Handling.

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Alarm, Light, And AI In Drones

Technology: Alarm, Light, And AI In Drones

Technological developments are indeed increasingly sophisticated!

We will never be able to stop talking about the sophistication of technology, which is always updated every second :-)

Currently, Drones not only act as recorders & transporters, but Drones can also act as Alarms, Lights & Detectors!

The latest Drones already have:

- Advanced Speakers that can produce sound. This Drone can provide an Alarm (Emergency Warning), so this Drone can be used to assist the Safety & Communication Processes in the field.

- Spotlight Solutions that can provide strong light. This Drone can light up dark areas, so this Drone can be used to assist SAR, Inspection & Supervision Operations at night.

- AI Support that can detect humans, vehicles & ships. This Drone can track objects in real-time, so that this Drone can be used for Surveillance & Security Operations across industries.

Best Advice:

Drones can be used by anyone. However, if companies, Professional Personnel & industries use Drones, then Drones must be used professionally & comply with regulations. The companies, Professional Personnel & industries must take the right Drones Training that provides the best professional insights, skills & competencies & is given to Professional Drone Pilots & Operators across all industry sectors. The training should ensure expertise that is relevant to industry needs.

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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Leaders And Teams At High-Risk Industries

Leadership: Leaders And Teams At High-Risk Industries

Companies in high-risk industries – such as oil & gas, construction, mining & others – continue to build robust & professional systems & develop their workforce so they can achieve excellence, ensure safety & drive success.

These companies need leaders & teams who:

- Have commitment to excellence in work, operations & business: This commitment ensures operational efficiency & minimizes risk. This commitment requires developing strong management, leadership, teamwork & collaboration.

- Establish clear Safety Protocols: Leaders implement & enforce procedures to prevent accidents & ensure a safe work environment

- Collaborate for safety & efficiency: Teams work together seamlessly, sharing knowledge & resources to achieve common goals while prioritizing safety & productivity

- Make quick, informed decisions under pressure: In high-stakes situations, leaders & teams assess options quickly & draw on experience & strategic priorities to act decisively

- Communicate clearly & empathetically: Open & respectful communication builds trust, understanding in instructions & feedback & effective action

- Listen actively to understand each other: By valuing input from all team members, leaders foster inclusivity & prevent miscommunication that can lead to mistakes

- Manage risk proactively: Teams identify potential threats, evaluate their impact & implement strategies to mitigate risk across business operations & management

- Collaborate to overcome challenges: Teams can handle complex risks to ensure operational stability & long-term success

Leaders in high-stakes environments must receive the right training so they can:

- Raise safety standards: Well-trained leaders prioritize safety, ensure compliance with protocols, reduce incidents & foster a safety-first culture

- Build resilience: Well-trained leaders can focus on guiding teams under pressure with calmness & clarity

- Develop high-performing teams: Well-trained leaders consistently strengthen teamwork, so teams can perform at their best & most efficiently

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Confined Space – Entry And Rescue

Safety: Confined Space – Entry And Rescue

Some procedures for entering Confined Spaces safely to protect workers:

- Applicable regulations & established procedures should be complied with

- All workers & teams working in & supervising Confined Spaces must take the necessary training

- Hazards must be identified: Poor ventilation, low oxygen, toxic & flammable gases, physical hazards

- PPE & equipment must be used: Breathing apparatus, safety belts, protective clothing, gas detectors, tripods, safety ropes, lifelines

- A complete team should be in & around the Confined Space: Workers, Supervisors, Rescue Teams & Fire Fighting Teams

- Air quality & safety conditions should be monitored continuously during work

Some procedures for rescuing workers when an emergency occurs in a Confined Space:

- Carry out Rescue Procedures properly & quickly

- Communicate with workers for supervision & determine appropriate rescue actions

- Self-Rescue can be done by workers by leaving the Confined Space if it is safe to do so

- Rescue Without Entry is done when the Rescue Team takes out the workers from the outside using equipment

- Rescue By Entering is done when Trained Rescue Teams enter Confined Spaces to rescue workers

Best Advice: Regular training ensures safety & emergency preparedness!

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Confined Space

Safety: Confined Space

The Confined Space is a closed space & does not have adequate ventilation, so the Confined Space should not be occupied by people for a long time.

Some forms of Confined Spaces:

- Tanks

- Sewers

- Silos

- Storage bins

- Holes

- Tunnels

At first glance, Confined Spaces seem harmless, but the fact is that Confined Spaces are full of dangers that can cause death:

- Lack of oxygen

- Presence of odorless & colorless toxic gases: H2S, carbon monoxide, methane

- Presence of flammable & explosive objects: Power lines, machines

- Presence of liquids & mud that can drown you

- Presence of slippery surfaces, extreme temperatures & falling objects

Most people who die in Confined Spaces are:

- Confined Space Workers

- Rescue Teams who attempt to save victims in Confined Spaces but do not use the proper PPE & do not have the ability to carry out Safety & Emergency Procedures

Confined Spaces require:

- Rigorous planning

- Air testing

- Permit to Work

- Safety, Emergency & Rescue Procedures

Top Advice:

- Never assume that you can get in & out of a Confined Space easily & quickly!

- If you are going to work in a Confined Space, invest in your life & safety by taking the right Confined Space Training!

- Encourage your workplace & your team to take the required Confined Space Training & implement Safety, Emergency & Rescue Procedures

It is better to have the right & required knowledge & skills now before it is too late, through an accident!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more.