Fire safety is important to understand. A fire requires heat, fuel, and oxygen in a chemical reaction called combustion. Common causes of fires include electrical issues, smoking, hot work, improper cleaning, and flammable material management. If a small, contained fire is detected, one may attempt to fight it with an extinguisher by staying between the fire and exit, selecting the right extinguisher, pulling the pin, aiming at the fire's base, and sweeping from bottom to top. However, if the fire is uncontrolled, one should sound the alarm, call for help, evacuate safely, and not attempt heroic actions. Proper signage regarding exits, equipment, and panels is crucial for fire safety.
Fire safety is important to understand. A fire requires heat, fuel, and oxygen in a chemical reaction called combustion. Common causes of fires include electrical issues, smoking, hot work, improper cleaning, and flammable material management. If a small, contained fire is detected, one may attempt to fight it with an extinguisher by staying between the fire and exit, selecting the right extinguisher, pulling the pin, aiming at the fire's base, and sweeping from bottom to top. However, if the fire is uncontrolled, one should sound the alarm, call for help, evacuate safely, and not attempt heroic actions. Proper signage regarding exits, equipment, and panels is crucial for fire safety.
Fire safety is important to understand. A fire requires heat, fuel, and oxygen in a chemical reaction called combustion. Common causes of fires include electrical issues, smoking, hot work, improper cleaning, and flammable material management. If a small, contained fire is detected, one may attempt to fight it with an extinguisher by staying between the fire and exit, selecting the right extinguisher, pulling the pin, aiming at the fire's base, and sweeping from bottom to top. However, if the fire is uncontrolled, one should sound the alarm, call for help, evacuate safely, and not attempt heroic actions. Proper signage regarding exits, equipment, and panels is crucial for fire safety.
Fire safety is important to understand. A fire requires heat, fuel, and oxygen in a chemical reaction called combustion. Common causes of fires include electrical issues, smoking, hot work, improper cleaning, and flammable material management. If a small, contained fire is detected, one may attempt to fight it with an extinguisher by staying between the fire and exit, selecting the right extinguisher, pulling the pin, aiming at the fire's base, and sweeping from bottom to top. However, if the fire is uncontrolled, one should sound the alarm, call for help, evacuate safely, and not attempt heroic actions. Proper signage regarding exits, equipment, and panels is crucial for fire safety.
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Fire Safety
Toolbox Talk Fire
Fire is a chemical reaction called combustion.
COMBUSTION fast oxidation that consumes
oxygen and produces heat Conditions for the development of a fire
HEAT • High amounts • Concentrated amount
FUEL • Gas • Fine dispersion (droplets, dust etc.) • Properties (flammability)
The Fire Triangle
OXYGEN • Suitable percentage (>14%) CAUSES OF FIRES
• Electrical installations/ electrical appliances
• Careless smoking
• Hot work
• Improper cleaning
• Flammable materials management
Combustion Products
HEAT
Combustion gases (CO2, CO,
FLAMES steam, NOx, SOx, FUEL + AIR other gases) (+ πηγή θερμότητας) + Combustion Plume + Smoke 5 FIRE SUPPRESSION First Steps IN CASE YOU DETECT A FIRE
Stay calm
Fight the fire with portable means if it is limited and can be
put out immediately
If not, move to a safe location
Sound the alarm
Call 112 or the reception to inform it on the details
TECHNIQUES OF FIRE SUPPRESSION
USING AN EXTINGUISHER (ONLY if safe to do so) Stay between the fire and the fire exit Select the appropriate fire extinguisher Pull the pin Aim at the base of the fire Release the entire charge by sweeping from your position outwards or from bottom upwards, Be sure for the result to avoid fire revival Never turn your back to the fire even if it seems you extinguished it
7 FIRE SUPPRESSION First Steps
Walk toward the emergency exits if the fire is out of control
Shut down all equipment if it is safe to do Close the door behind you Do not attempt heroic actions Discourage any curious bystanders FIRE SUPPRESSION Non-intervention Do not attempt to extinguish a fire When there is risk of explosion When you are not sure if you can put the fire under control (big quantities of burning material, unknown burning material, lack of training) When there is intense fume When there is limited visibility When there are adverse weather conditions When there is panic among the evacuees FIRE SUPPRESSION Person in flames PERSON IN FLAMES • Stop the person in panic • Throw the person down • Roll/ Wrap the person with a non-combustible cloth, blanket or other equivalent material • Seek medical advice
FIRST AID FOR BURNS
• Do not use self-made compresses or spreads with self-made ointments • Rinse with plenty of clean, cool water • Cover loosely with a clean cloth • Seek medical advice AREA SIGNS
ESCAPE ROUTES
EXITS AREA SIGNS FIRE EQUIPMENT
ELECTRIC PANELS BIBLIOGRAPHY
• Healthy Working Lives NHS Health Scotland fire
• A Guide to Fire Safety Engineering Dr S D Christian
• FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE PROTECTION FOR THE SAFETY
PROFESSIONAL SECOND EDITION , LON H.PERGUSON CHRISTOPHER A.JANIAC ANY QUESTIONS?
