1. Fire safety
Module 10

2. Common causes of fires Arson Cooking Faulty electrical equipment
Accumulations of rubbish
Hot work
Naked flames
Flammable products

3. Fire prevention and control – the fire triangle
By controlling the three elements of fire, the risk can be reduced.

4. Detection and warning systems
Means of detection of fire
Work by detecting excess
Heat
Smoke
Radiant heat
Certain gases
Means of warning
Audible or visible alarm

5. Means of escape Fire doors (prevent spread of fire and smoke)
Emergency exits
Escape / evacuation routes
Free of obstruction
Suitable signs
Suitably lit
Not locked

6. Never put yourself at risk!
Fighting fire
Sprinkler systems
Fire blankets
Hose reels
Fire extinguishers
Never put yourself at risk!

7. Fighting fire Fire extinguishers Type and size important FIRE BLANKET.
Type of fire: oils, fats Use: smother flames (starve of oxygen)
FIRE BLANKET.
Type of fire: oils & fats Use: fine mist smothers & cools
WET CHEMICAL
Type of fire: electrical
CO²
FOAM
Type of fire: general fires and flammable liquids
WATER
Type of fire: wood, paper and fabrics
POWDER
Type of fire: general fires and plastics

8. Fire procedures and training
All occupants must know what to do !
Employers must write a fire procedure
Display notices near exits
Provisions for disabled persons
Employees must receive training
Procedures must be practised.

9. Example fire procedure
What to do when the alarm sounds
Windows
Electrical equipment
Leaving the room
Evacuate
Assembly point
Fire warden/marshal
Await instruction