Fire Risk Assessment Checklist

by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Dec 25, 2018 | Fire & Saftey

Fire Risk Assessment Checklist

Fire Risk Assessment Checklist. All Workers are staying out side of factory safely and Manager – HR & Compliance is giving deliver to workers about Fire drill. And Appreciating or thanks to all workers for performing evacuation very fast. Now a day’s fire safety is the 1^st and main required thing for RMG division after having many fire incidents in last year. To keep free form fire incident we do internal fire safety audit. To ensure worker safety as well as for the industrial safety we need fire safety assessment Read about Fire Safety for Workplace of Manufacturing Company  …

• BGMEA/BKMEA membership certificate
• Incorporation of certificate for Fire Risk Assessment Checklist
• Group Insurance & new/old workers list
• Records of regular inspection/maintenance of emergency exits, signs, lights, routes/aisles, etc.
• Electrical safety records (wiring inspections, training, regular monitoring, etc.)
• First aid training records
• Records of regular inspection/maintenance of first aid kits
• Document of local law regarding medical care
• Documented plan & policy for addressing severe injuries (transportation, local hospital arrangements, etc.)
• Onsite medical services system (medical personnel, licenses, service procedures, etc.)
• Accident / injury records
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs assessment & determination (what type is needed, why, where, when, etc.)
• PPE enforcement records
• PPE regular inspection/maintenance records
• Noise level monitoring records
• Lighting inspection/maintenance records
• Building construction approval plan & letter from concern authority
• Structural plan and soil test report
• Factory layout approval & letter from labour department
• Building/structural Safety Assessment report concern authority
• Boiler certificate and boiler operator certificate
• All valid business licenses
• Trade license
• Health & Safety Policy
• Employee and Supervisor general safety policy training records
• Records of inspection by local health & safety, or fire, authority
• Safety & Health inspection system
• Safety & Health committee records (policy, minutes, assigned duties, etc.)
• Fire Safety/Emergency Response Plan & Procedures
• Fire Safety/Emergency Response training records
• Evacuation maps
• Annual fire drill plan and records
• Extinguisher periodic inspection records
• Extinguisher annual service records
• Other firefighting equipment (alarm, sprinkler, hoses, hydrants, etc.) maintenance & inspections
• Bond license
• EPB license
• Fire license
• Fire risk assessment report from Fire Department
• Electrical risk assessment report from concern authority
• Are all electrical systems inspected and maintained register or 3rd party service provider assessment report
• Workers/Supervisor/Security training & awareness records on fire safety and emergency preparedness
• Approve fire plan from Fire Department & Clearance certificate for multistoried building
• Export & Import license
• Fire policy (building fire insurance)
• Injuries monitoring register/accidents log book/analysis list
• Fire drills register including knight with photo
• Air quality monitoring records
• Ventilation inspection/maintenance records
• Air temp monitoring & heating/cooling system inspection/maintenance records
• Chemical handling & training records
• Chemical storage inspection records
• Chemical safety data information (proper handling, use, storage, disposal, and health risk/PPE info from chemical manufacturer)
• Hazardous materials minimization plan
• Equipment, machinery, & guarding inspection/maintenance records
• Toilets, sinks, drinking fountains inspection/maintenance records
• Bathroom, showers hygienic management system, cleaning records
• Drinking water testing & protection records
• Kitchen & canteen hygienic management system, cleaning records
• Kitchen personnel hygienic food preparation policy & training records
• Kitchen, caterer, food provider government licenses, inspections, etc.
• Dormitory evacuation plan, map, drill records, etc.
• Dormitory fire safety (alarm, lighting, sprinkler, extinguisher) inspection & maintenance records
• Fire fighting committee list with picture
• First aider training records / lists / certification
• Fire fighter training records / lists / certification
• List of fire extinguishers (CO2, ABC type, Smoke detector, fire blanket, gas mask etc.)
• Chemical check lists  & training register
• MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
• Policy on fire safety and emergency preparedness

Duty & Responsibility Of Fire Trained Personals

Fire safety audit is a continual process for us. In every after three month’s we conduct an internal fire safety audit around whole premises. In case of emergency when the higher authority or buyer’s demand we conduct Internal fire safety audit(if necessary).After a periodic time we audited our whole premises by Bangladesh Fire service & civil defense team (as per recommendation ).

• Fire Trained personal will wear yellow dress during working hour.
• Besides their normal working they are always ready to fight against any kind of Emergency or fire incident.
• They are all ways ready to operate the fire Extinguisher if necessary.
• They should check the gangway ‘Exit’ area. It should be free from any kind of goods, carton, Fabrics or any other items.
• At the time of Fire Drill or any Emergency period all workers will assemble in the open place at ground floor, detailed fire Trained person will head count and informed to Admin Dept.
• All the Fire Trained personal have to Check the following fire Equipment’s: –
• Dry Chemical powder Fire Extinguisher & Co2 Fire Extinguisher.
• Water Hose pipe.
• Smoke Detector.
• Lock Cutter & Fire Hook.
• Fire Bucket & Water Drum.
• Fire Biter
• Manila Rope.
• Hand Gloves.
• Mask
• Mega phone.
• Fire Alarm with PA System.
• Fire Team for Fire Risk Assessment Checklist

Description of Fire Problems

by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Dec 24, 2018 | Fire & Saftey

Fire Problems

We  should do of  regular Fire Problems awareness  Program un-announcement  . But  at present we are doing fire drill  semi announce. “NO MORE FIRE. SAVE LIFE”. It should be the common slogan for all. We desire a fire free RMG division. We want to build up a new generation where every worker has a sound knowledge about fire safety. By an internal fire safety audit we can rectify our present problems and take a proper initiative to solve those problems. Read about Fire Drill Procedure In the Workplace

If we are not conduct any internal fire safety audit that time we can’t find out any hazardous issue then in case of emergency we may fall in a dangerous threat. Therefore we make a schedule for internal fire safety audit. For a sustainable compliance we should keep a sharp eye on this kind of issue like fire safety. To establish a fire free RMG division we all are work together. Our main aim & objective is come out from darkness and enlighten themselves with minimum fire safety knowledge. Fire is an important part of our daily lives and the bottom line is that fire has so many uses. However, despite of this fact, fire is one of the biggest causes of fatalities, injuries, and damages. Fire is not directly the cause of the disaster but the improper use and irresponsible handling of it. This is why, fire safety is a very important topic that all of us should be aware and knowledgeable of. From the word ‘Fire’, it can be illustrated in way from which we can understand regarding the necessary actions that should be carried out during fire. …

The elaboration of Fire –

F – Find the fire (Detection of fire)

I – Identify the spot and Inform(Press fire alarm switch, By shouting, By telephone, By strike gong bell)

R –  Rescue and Restrict (Rescue all people & for restrict use fire extinguisher, Hose reel and other equipment )

E – Extinguish the fire

• Factory should have provide auto smoke detectors detectors. Did any fire fighter announce by the public address system how to evacuate properly during the fire drill?
• Did workers follow the exit plan and evacuate properly?
• Did workers turn off the machines?
• Did fire fighter turn off the main switch of the factory?
• Did the IPS (Independent Power System) work during the fire drill?
• Did workers assemble to safety places?
• Did the responsible persons report to fire safety chief or safety manger regarding head count after Fire Problems ?
• Did the responsible person report
• All exits were open and unblocked?
• Did the fire fighter react as per fire fighting procedure?
• Did the Evacuation team react as per evacuation procedure?
• Were any worker found carrying their belongings (Shoes, Bag, Tiffin carrier etc.)
• Did office staff evacuate the buildings?
• Did the visitors evacuate the building properly?
• Performance of factory Fire Fighting team?
• Performance of factory Fire First Aid team?
• Behavior of the Security

Generally Fire evacuation drill will be unannounced in any particular  day/night for  trained all workers & staff if fire incident occur.  At first designated person will press Fire Alarm switch. After ranging the alarm all workers & staffs (except Fire fighting team) immediately proceed to nearest exit and leave the factory through staircase move directly to the Fire assembly area.

Conclusion

The Fire Fighting teams help to other to evacuate easily and safely from the factory also take preparation for further actions as per their responsibilities. They checked into the factory and ensured that nobody has presented or injured inside the factory premises during the Fire Problems. Every month   should conduct fire drill for train workers and staff for facing any emergency.

Incident of Fire Precautions

by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Dec 22, 2018 | Fire & Saftey

Incident of Fire Precautions

The recent incident of Fire Precautions at office Building is a matter of big concern for all of us. This fire originated during holiday when there was no one in the office and most importantly the in house fire fighting equipment didn’t work. Please bear in mind that this is the Bengali month of Falgun, and Chiatra will follow and both the month will accompany dry season. As the heat churns up from mid day onwards, any accidental ignition from any source might erupt havoc, which may God forbid. … 

While during day time, factories are populated by workers and staff and any outbreak of fire can be settled by taking appropriate action by the in house Fire Fighting Party. The concern remains during the night time and holidays when the factory remains closed and with the exception of a few security staff no one remains around. If during that time if any fire originates due to Short Circuit or any other source – what would be the drill to combat fire during that situation? In view of the same please ensure the following:

All security guards must be assigned with particular given fire extinguisher. And he must know how to use it.

All security men must know ‘by heart’ the number of nearest fire brigade. The same must be posted in the sentry post.

The moment they observe smoke/fire they must instantly inform the Factory Management, whose phone numbers are to be posted in the sentry post and the guards must also know and remember.

All fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, auto sprinklers, smoke detectors and other affiliated fire fighting aids must be kept ready and functional at all times. If during any inspection any fire fighting aid is found to be in an inoperative state – strict disciplinary steps are to be taken against the individual. Ensure that fire hydrants jets out water with sufficient force.

Ensure that there is no loose wire or dangerously exposed electrical leaks anywhere in the factory. If found take immediate repair measure. If necessary talk directly with the undersigned.

Enhance awareness on fire hazard among all rank and file of the factory.

Cleanliness in and around the factory building has to be ensured. There should not be any small pieces of garments or papers littered around.

A small laminated card may be issued to them with phone numbers of Fire Precautions Brigade and management staff.

All security men must be strictly cautioned not to smoke in the factory. Drastic action must be taken if anybody is seen doing so.

Please ensure that sufficient number of fire fighting equipments is kept readily available at the disposal of security elements so that they can react with effective response.

Please carry out fire fighting drill at the earliest with the security men under the scenario of a fire originated when the factory is closed.

How to prevent Fires from starting in the first place

• Try to extinguish by using of nearest fire fighting equipment (Fire extinguisher Water, Sand and other fire equipment)
• Switch off Floor electric main switch.
• Inform others (shout fire, fire)
• Strike gong bell, Raise fire alarm, Fire Precautions.

Storage Flammable and Explosive Materials

• To ensure safe storage of flammable and explosive materials in compliance with applicable statutory requirements.
• Store provide with suitable doors, windows etc.
• Enter description of flammable store (where applicable)
• Store neat, tidy and clean.
• Store regularly inspected by Safety Rep. (where applicable)
• Bonding used when decanting
• Bonding leads provided and Works Notice posted ( where applicable)
• Alternatively:
• Less than 50 Liters of class 1 flammable (thinners) kept on the premises.
• Flammable store not required.
• Containers stored in steel cabinet.

Emergency Action Plan

• General Instruction to all Staff
• In the event of Fire
• Operate Nearest Fire Alarm
• Use appropriate Fire Equipment
• Shut of Machines
• Call Fire Brigade
• Evacuate Premises to Assembly Points
• Special Instruction for Oxygen & DA Plants

In the Even of Fire

For

• Oxygen Plant
• Operate Fire Precautions Alarm
• Shut off compressors
• Stop Expansion Engine
• Use appropriate Fire Fighting Equipment to fight fire if safe
• Call Fire Brigade.

Evacuate Premises to Assembly Points For DA Plant 

• Operate Nitrogen Valve
• Shut of power by Emergency Valve
• Operate nearest fire Alarm
• Fight Fire if it is safe.
• Call Fire Precautions Brigade.
• Evacuate Premises to Assembly Points

Fire Fighting Drill and Instruction

Objective:To ensure prompt, competent response to a fire situation, to minimize effects of a fire.Fire Teams adequate to risk.Sufficient fire teams designated in writing and teams displayed in area.Teams available on all shifts.Adequate teams to be established to over all shifts, overtime, leave etc.

Fire Drills-minimum twice per yearFire drills to be conducted every 3 months using fire equipment.(Records to kept.)Evacuation drill.General evacuation to be conducted every six months.Effectiveness of drills evaluated by site safety manager after each exercise.( keep reports on file )

Some one in each department other than Fire Precautions team trained. Other employees (other than fire teams) trained in the use of fire equipment. (Records to be kept of participants and type of training done. )

FOOTWEAR

Objective:To ensure that the correct protective footwear is provided to prevent injuries.

Procedure:To carry out a study and declare hazardous areas where it is necessary to use protective footwear.

To issue correct type of protective footwear for the type of job. Safety Representative to check if worn of Fire Precautions