Fire

Safety: Fire

Fire is a chemical reaction that occurs when something combustible (wood, paper, gasoline) comes into contact with oxygen and heat. This reaction releases energy in the form of flames. Remove any one of these three elements, and the fire will be extinguished.

This is the Combustion Process:

- Heat increases the temperature of the fuel until it begins to release gas

- The gas mixes with oxygen, ignites, and forms a fire

- The fire will continue to burn as long as there is sufficient fuel and oxygen

- When the fuel runs out or the oxygen is removed (with water or a fire extinguisher), the fire will be extinguished

Workers and Firefighters must always be prepared for fires because:

- Immediate response can save lives, both their own and those of others

- Immediate action can prevent a small fire from becoming a major blaze, reduce disruption, and protect property, equipment, and machinery from damage

- Preparedness is necessary to comply with regulations

Fire preparedness can be supported by:

- Taking regular fire drills

- Having up-to-date Fire Extinguishers: Water (to cool the fire and remove heat), Foam (to eliminate fuel sources, cut off oxygen, and prevent re-ignition), Dry Powder or Chemical Agents (to disrupt the chemical reaction of the fire), and Fire Blankets (to cut off oxygen)

- Having a clear Evacuation Plan

Safety is a Top Priority!

Have the ability to prevent, respond to, and extinguish fires by taking the right training!

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Workplace Fire Safety

Workplace Fire Safety

A workplace fire is an uncontrolled fire in business and industrial environments. It is caused by:

- Cigarettes

- Electrical faults

- Overheating machinery

- Flammable materials

- Faulty equipment

- Errors made by workers

When a fire occurs:

- Sound the alarm immediately

- Call the Fire Team and Emergency Services

- Evacuate using the designated exits

- Prioritize assistance for people with disabilities and elderly people

Safety measures to prevent and manage fires:

- Place Fire Alarms and Automatic Fire Extinguishers that will sound when they detect smoke and fire, and automatically extinguish the fire

- Keep exits clear

- Clearly mark evacuation routes

- In the event of a fire, never use an elevator

- Conduct Regular Fire Training so everyone knows how to use a fire extinguisher

Deepen your knowledge of Workplace Fire Safety by taking the right training!

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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.

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Implementation of HSE / OHS Program

Safety: Implementation of HSE / OHS Program

Companies must implement a proper HSE / OHS Program (Health, Safety, and Environment / Occupational Health and Safety Program)!

Companies must also ensure that the HSE / OHS Program is properly implemented to:

- Enforce strict Safety Standards

- Protect employees, reputation, and future

- Prepare all employees and management to be ready to face and handle emergencies

- Protect everyone in the company from occupational accidents and illnesses

- Reduce hazards and risks: Chemical exposure, falls from heights, fires, accidents, emergencies, and others

- Reduce operational disruptions

- Reduce costs and losses: Medical expenses, downtime, and compensation claims

- Build higher productivity

- Build a Culture of Safety, Security, Responsibility, Caring, and Respect

- Protect the environment from disruption, damage, waste, and pollution

- Comply with regulations

- Avoid sanctions, fines, penalties, and closures

- Build trust and reputation with clients, investors, and the community

Continuous improvement of the HSE / OHS Program is Protection and Caring!

Gain knowledge on how to properly implement the HSE / OHS Program in your company by taking the right course!

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Holding Someone's Shoulder at Advanced Fire Fighting

Safety: Holding Someone's Shoulder at Advanced Fire Fighting

When fighting an Advanced Fire, holding shoulders is done for:

- Visibility: In a smoky environment, visibility can be reduced to almost nothing. Holding a teammate's shoulder ensures that no one gets separated or lost in the haze.

- Orientation and direction: Holding shoulders helps the team move as a unit, especially when navigating tight and unfamiliar spaces. The Fire Chief leads, and the Team Members follow like a chain.

- Safety and accountability: If one team member faints or is injured, the others will immediately sense it and can respond.

- Coordinated Action: Firefighting requires synchronized movements to handle hoses, maneuver fire extinguishers, and so on. Shoulder contact keeps everyone coordinated.

- Communication: Verbal communication is impossible during a fire. A push or pull on the shoulder can signal "stop," "move," or "danger".

The act of holding someone's shoulder is a sign of:

- I support you!

- We're moving forward together!

- We're back together!

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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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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.

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