1. Fire Hazards

2. King`s Cross Underground station fire

3. Fire Safety Requirements
OSH Act makes fire provisions under Part V:
Certification by fire authority
Evacuation drills
Emergency exits clearly marked
Audible warning alarms
Fire equipment provided, maintained readily available

4. Basic principles of fire

5. Sources of ignition

6. Sources of fuel
Solids – these include, wood, paper, cardboard, wrapping materials, plastics, rubber, foam, textiles, waste materials, hair.

7. Sources of fuel
Liquids – these include, paint, varnish, thinners, adhesives, petrol, paraffin, acetone

8. Sources of fuel
Gases – flammable gases include LPG, acetylene and hydrogen.

9. Oxygen
Oxygen provides by air and is enhanced by natural or powered ventilation systems.

10. Method of extinction

11. Classification of fires
Comparison of fire classes
American
European/Australian/
Asian
Fuel/Heat source
Class A
Ordinary combustibles
Class B
Flammable liquids
Class C
Flammable gases
Class E
Electrical equipment
Class D
Combustible metals
Class K
Class F
Cooking oil or fat

12. Classification of fires

13. Principles of heat transmission and fire spread

14. Principles of heat transmission and fire spread

15. Fire protection

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Fire Protection