Fire in High-Risk Industries, Fire Triangle, Combustion and Extinguishing Processes

Safety: Fire in High-Risk Industries, Fire Triangle, Combustion and Extinguishing Processes

Fires in factories (chemical, garment & others) have caused:

- Deaths: Tens to hundreds of people

- Losses: Millions of dollars

- Damage to assets & the environment

The Fire Triangle is the conditions required for a fire to occur:

- Fuel: Any combustible material (wood, oil, gas)

- Heat: Sufficient energy to reach ignition temperature

- Oxygen: In the form of air, required for a chemical reaction

The Fire Triangle must be present simultaneously for a fire to ignite. Fire occurs when fuel reacts with oxygen under conditions of sufficient heat. Removing any one of these will extinguish the fire.

Combustion & Extinguishing Processes:

- Ignition: Heat raises the fuel to its ignition temperature

- Combustion: Fuel vaporizes & reacts with oxygen

- Propagation: Heat from the reaction ignites nearby fuel

- Extinguishing: Removing heat, fuel, or oxygen to stop the reaction

High-risk industries require Advanced Fire Fighting Training that covers a variety of topics related to Specialized Fire Suppression Systems because high-risk industries deal with:

- Flammable materials: Heat, gas, chemicals, electricity & more

- Machines that can break down, become hot & ignite

- Confined Spaces: Places where fire spreads quickly

To effectively extinguish a fire, Firefighters working in high-risk industries must:

- Have knowledge of Fire Science &  Firefighting Techniques

- Learn how fires start, grow & behave in various environments

- Create & conduct Safety Procedures & Fire Suppression Systems to prevent & control fires

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Leadership in High-Risk Industries

Leadership in High-Risk Industries

The Best Leaders working in high-risk industries will:

- Implement appropriate Safety Procedures

- Prevent incidents, accidents & emergencies

- Prevent injuries, mental illness & death

The Best Actions taken by the Best Leaders to prevent incidents, accidents & emergencies:

- Provide briefings before, during & after work is performed

- Comply with Safety Regulations

- Monitor compliance with Safety Procedures

- Not hesitating to stop the work when identifying hazards & emergencies

- Take the best action to save workers

The Best Leaders always build:

- A Culture of Excellence: Excellence in leadership, Excellence in work & Excellence in collaboration with teams & coworkers

- A Culture of Discipline: Discipline in work, Discipline in time & Discipline in adhering to Safety Procedures

- A Culture of Fairness & Equality: Fair treatment of teams & coworkers from different generations & ages & Equal treatment of female & male workers

- A Culture of Appropriate Communication: Two-way communication, Fair communication (listening & being heard) & Open & honest communication

- A Culture of Strength: Strength to work, Strength to face various situations (safe & unsafe) & Strength to handle challenges & problems

Train yourself, your colleagues & your employees to lead themselves & the team, both in the field & in the office, so that work can be done well & safety can be maintained!

Honor the company that supports your Leadership!

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Hazards, Risks and Controls in Offshore Oil and Gas Installations

Safety: Hazards, Risks and Controls in Offshore Oil and Gas Installations

Common hazards in Offshore Oil & Gas Installations:

- Toxic chemicals & gases, flammable hydrocarbons, leaks & ignition sources

- High waves, storms, wind, lightning & thunder

- High areas, slippery & unstable surfaces & Confined Spaces

- Oil spills

All of the above hazards can cause the following risks:

- Fires & explosions in wells & Oil & Gas Installations

- Helicopter accidents

- Operational disruptions: Downtime & damage to machinery & equipment

- Physical fatigue, slipping, tripping & falling, resulting in injury & death

- Collapsed & damaged Oil & Gas Installations

- Environmental pollution

- Losses

- Legal consequences

- Damage to reputation

Control the above hazards & risks by creating & having the following:

- PPE: Fire-resistant clothing, helmets, harnesses, Breathing Apparatus

- Extinguishing Fire Systems

- Gas Detection Equipment

- Permit to Work

- Maintenance & Audits (Inspection, Monitoring & Assessment)

- Safety & Emergency Response Training

- Fatigue & Stress Management

Take the Safety & Emergency Response Training for Offshore Workers in Offshore Oil & Gas Installations at the right Safety & Survival Training Center!

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Best Skills of The Best Leaders

Leadership: Best Skills of The Best Leaders

The Best Leaders working in High-Risk Industries must improve their operational performance by:

- Complying with & implementing Safety Procedures appropriately

- Developing their leadership skills

Some of the best skills that the Best Leaders must possess:

- Communicating & discussing with teams & coworkers about the work & safety to be done, employees to be coached & the company (goals, performance, development, challenges, results & successes)

- Aligning the company's mission & vision & the desired goals & results

- Being on-site, both in the office & in the field, to support the work & employees

- Clarifying the Roles & Responsibilities of each employee to align office & field expectations

- Providing coaching, mentoring & direct instruction to employees

- Implementing a Culture of Meetings & Briefings before, during & after work to ensure accuracy & safety

- Providing assessments, reports & coaching to employees so that employees can improve & refine their work, take pride in their work & feel valued & respected by their leaders & the company

- Reviewing the work done by employees to prevent mistakes & failures from happening again & successes can be maintained & repeated

- Appreciating & respecting employees through their abilities & the experience they have & the work they do

- Providing training programs for employees, so that employee skills can be enhanced & improved & employees can remain productive & able to perform the required work

The Best Leaders can develop their skills by taking the necessary training.

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Workplace Harassment and Respect Awareness

Security: Workplace Harassment and Respect Awareness

Various forms of harassment that frequently occur in the workplace:

- Inappropriate behavior & comments that offend people based on race, gender, age, religion & Disability

- Sexually suggestive behavior: Touching, showing pornographic images & videos, sexual advances & more

- Behavior intended to intimidate, demean, antagonize & isolate

- Behavior that violates a person's dignity & personal boundaries

- Unlawful behavior through Digital Platforms (email, mobile messages & social media)

Victims of this type of harassment experience fear, anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional & psychological distress & more.

Company productivity & reputation will suffer if the company fails to address these harassment cases & fails to help & protect victims!

Several things companies must do:

- Promptly handle cases of harassment by conducting an investigation, punishing & dismissing the perpetrators of harassment

- Protect victims, provide assistance & restore their condition, especially women, people with disabilities & the elderly

- Prevent harassment from recurring

- Provide a safe channel for employees to report cases & harassment without fear of intimidation

- Implement a professional code of ethics

- Treat employees with dignity & equality

- Foster a culture that respects everyone

- Strive for harmony in the workplace

- Respect personal & professional boundaries

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Fire

Safety: Fire

Prevent fire! Handle emergencies effectively! Protect lives & property!

Facts to know about fire:

- Fire can occur due to damaged electrical wiring, overloaded circuits, flammable liquids, unattended cooking & heating appliances & more

- Fire can spread quickly

- Fire can cause damage to homes, offices & property

- Fire releases toxic gases & destroys ecosystems

Must-have Fire Safety Equipment:

- Smoke alarms

- Fire extinguishers

- Sprinkler systems

- Emergency lights

Face fire by:

- Having knowledge about fire that can save yourself, family, work & company

- Creating a mandatory Fire Safety Protocol that must be carried out in all places, including homes & offices

- Creating Evacuation Procedures, including routes & meeting points

- Having the necessary equipment

- Conducting regular Fire Fighting Training

When a fire occurs:

- Notify others by activating the alarm

- Put out the fire

- Close the door to slow the spread of fire

- Do not inhale smoke

- Evacuate using the designated route

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Electricity

Safety: Electricity

Electricity can also cause accidents, injuries & fires!

Tips to stay safe at home & office from electrical emergencies:

- Check cords & plugs regularly. Replace damaged cords immediately & make sure plugs are tightly inserted into the outlet to avoid sparks.

- Avoid overloading outlets. Do not plug too many devices into one outlet. Use extension cords with surge protectors & follow their wattage ratings.

- Never use electrical devices near water or with wet hands. Install circuit breaker outlets in bathrooms, kitchens & outdoor areas.

- Use electrical devices safely & follow the manufacturer's instructions for all electrical devices. Unplug appliances when not in use, including toasters & hair dryers.

- Check for Warning Signs. Flickering lights, frequent circuit breakers, or a burning smell indicate a potential problem. Call a Licensed Electrician to investigate.

- Make your home & office safe for everyone, including children. Use outlet covers & keep cords out of reach of children. Teach yourself, others & children not to play with electrical devices & sockets.

- Keep flammable materials, such as curtains & furniture, away from heaters, lamps & other heat-producing devices

- For repairs & installations, always use a Qualified Electrician

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Fire in High-Risk Industries

Safety: Fire in High-Risk Industries

Tips to prevent fires in high-risk industries safely & effectively:

- Safety First

- NO SMOKING!!!

- Use PPE to protect yourself from heat, chemicals, toxic gases & fumes

- Avoid areas with hazardous materials

- Turn off the electricity & equipment when not in use

- Use tools to prevent spills of flammable liquids

- Isolate fuel sources

- Have a Fire Suppression System

When a fire occurs:

- Sound the Fire Alarm to alert all personnel & initiate Emergency Response Procedures

- Call the Emergency Response Team & Fire Extinguish Team

- Only trained teams should fight the fire

- Extinguish the fire using the right Fire Extinguisher

- Evacuate

- Do not enter the fire area until it is declared safe by authorities

Don't forget this technique!

- Pull the pin on the Fire Extinguisher

- Point the tool at the base of the fire

- Squeeze the handle

- Sweep from side to side

Prioritize Safety! Avoid Fire!

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HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)

Safety & Survival: HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)

Escaping from a Helicopter in the event of an emergency requires adherence to the Safety Procedures.

Helicopter Safety Procedures:

- Listen to the pre-flight Safety Briefing for specific instructions on emergency windows & exits, PPE & life rafts

- Wear PPE

- Know the location of emergency windows & exits & how to open them

In the event of an emergency in a Helicopter:

- Lean forward, head down, arms supporting body & seat belts securely fastened

- Unbuckle seat belts, open / push emergency windows / exits & exit the Helicopter

- Inflate the life vest

- Follow air bubbles upward to find the surface

- Use Life Raft

Get the complete knowledge & skills by taking the right HUET!

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