PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: FIRE

Preventions and Precautions at Home and in School

Fire starts in many ways and major fire accidents start because of the carelessness of usage of appliances and children playing with fire.

Flammable Objects

Flammable Objects are things that can catch fire easily. Some examples are papers, cloths, cardboards and woods. Fire sources are things such as matches, candles and lighters

1. Keep them away from heat sources. 2. Store matches, candles and lighter in dry and cool places. 3. Do not light cigarettes, candles or matches near flammable objects. Examples of flammable objects are newspapers, cardboards and curtains. 4. Do not leave candles or cigarettes unattended.

Flammable Liquids Flammable liquids in its liquid state will not burn; it will only ignite when it vaporizes into its gaseous state with an ignition source present. Some examples of flammable liquids are paint solvents, dry cleaning agents, pesticides, spray paint, propane, turpentine, lighter fluid, butane, oil, kerosene, diesel fuel, nail polish.

Electricity Fire Electrical fires are fires arise from any electrical sources. The most common reason is overloading a universal plug.

1. Do not overload a universal plug. 2. Do not use a damaged electrical plug. 3. Do not use a plug with a damaged wire. 4. Keep a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher at home.

Unattended Cooking To help prevent rise in fire from unattended cooking, we can do our parts as follows: 1. Keep flammable objects such as dish towels or cereal boxes away from your stove even when you are not cooking. 2. Never make your oven as an 'extra storage' for flammable objects like paper and plastic bags.

 3. Never leave things cooking unattended as it takes only a minute for a fire to get out of hand. 4. Check on the things cooking in the oven regularly. 5. Do not wear long and loose-fitting clothes when cooking. Extra Info: If your clothing catches fire remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL!

Smoking 1. Never smoke in a bed 2. Do not leave burning cigarettes unattended. 3. Do not smoke around flammable objects like newspapers. 4. Keep ashtrays away from open windows and flammable things. Simplest way to prevent fire from smoking is to STOP smoking.

Caused By Young Children Children are one of the top five causes of fire so it's very important to teach them about fire safety.

 1. Be sure that the child knows the basics about fire safety and its hazards. 2. Keep fire hazards like matches or lighters out of children's reach. 3. Make sure they know what to do in case of fire by having an escape plan and also practice 'fire drills'.

FIRE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Wood and wood based product (boxes, lumber) - Fibers and textiles (Towels, artificial furs, carpets, beddings) - Flammable and combustible liquids - Gases - Chemicals - Explosive and blasting agents (Military explosives)

Plastic and rubber Dust Metals Tables and chairs

 Fire safety officer should inspect: - Smoking habits of employees; in the plant as well as in offices - Electrical equipment, wiring and controls - Fire alarm systems - Fire Extinguishing equipment - Heating ventilating and air conditioning systems - Storage of combustible materials - Housekeeping practices

- Use of flammable and combustible liquids like gases - Security - Painting and creating flammable dust

Use of Fire Extinguisher

Use for small fires only!

Be mindful that they differ based on contents and purpose

Operate using P.A.S.S.

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