by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Oct 20, 2019 | Fire & Saftey
Fire Fighting Equipment Maintenance
All fire extinguishing equipment numbered / Identified, on register and checked monthly by safety representative according to the checklist attached. The objective of this section is to implement and manage a system to effectively control the employment and placement, training, delegation of duties to and involvement of personal and job factors which give rise to unsafe acts and or conditions are identified and that steps be taken to eliminate or minimize these in order to prevent injury or damage causing accidents…
General Checks Applicable to all Fire Extinguishers
- General condition and cleaning ness for Fire Fighting Equipment Maintenance
- Legibility, correctness and completeness of marking
- Check for corrosion and serious physical damage to the container of the extinguisher. Damage
- to seam or joints is not acceptable and the extinguisher to be taken out of service.
- Check for any corrosion or physical damage to any component parts.
- Check the operation of operating levers, plungers, discharge control valves, safety relief valves etc.
- Examine all threads for mechanical damage.
- Examine all seals or sealing edges for physical damage.
- Record date of inspection on durable adhesive label or any other type of label and fix
- firmly on to the extinguisher.
- Examine mounting brackets for physical damage and anchorage for security.
Check List
- Fire Fighting Equipment Maintenance – Check the mass of the extinguisher against the mass recorded when put into service. Recharge if the loss of mass exceeds 5% of the contents or more than the percentage recommended by the manufacturer.
- Check the hose horn & operating mechanism for proper condition & functioning.
- Senior Executive Manager Designated Responsible for safety
- Person(s) Made Responsible for Safety / Occupational Hygiene Coordination
- Designation of Safety Representatives
- Safety Committee
- On the Job Safety Communication
- First Aider and Facilities
- First Aid Training
- Posters, Bulletins, Newsletter, Safety Films and Internal Competitions, Etc.
- Injury Experience and Star Grading Board
- Suggestion Scheme
- Safety Reference Library
- Annual Report ( Monthly, Quarterly, Bi-annually)
- Induction and Job Safety Training
- NOSA Approved Safety Training Courses.
- Medical Examination
- Selection and Placement
- Plant inspection Safety Representative
- Management Safety Audit
- Safety Specifications: Purchasing and Engineering Control-New Plant and Contractors.
- Written Safe Work Procedures: Issued and used
- Planned Job Observation
- Work Permits
- Off the Job Safety
- Safety Policy: Management Involvement
- Open the container and pour the powder into a clean receptacle.
- Open the extinguisher, check the liquid level. Pour into a clean container the foam solution.
- Check the mass of gas cartridge against that marked on the cartridge. The cartridge must be renewed if a loss of more than 5% of the contents is recorded or more than that recommended by the manufacturer.
- Replace the initial liquid charge.
- Visually inspect the control valve seal, nozzle and draw-off shackle fitted. Check that the nozzle is not blocked. Check that lock opens and shuts easily. Lubricate and replace if still difficult to operate. Check reel box is firmly bolted to wall.
- Un-roll all hose check general condition, replace if perished. Check hose clamps for tightness. Rewind hose and store nozzle in holders.
- Visually inspect the hydrant pillar. Check rubber washers, replace if perished. Flash hydrant to remove any foreign matter in the hydrant pipe.
- Remove all traces of powder from the inside and outside of the container, discharge hose nozzle and the control valve assembly and the actuating machineries.
- Examine the powder for caking, lumps or foreign matter and if present a complete new charge of powder must be used.
- Check the mass of the cartridge against that marked on the cartridge. The cartridge must be renewed if loss of more than 5% of the contents is recorded or more than that recommended by the manufacturer.
- Avoid mixing or cross contamination of different powders for Fire Fighting Equipment Maintenance
Fire Extinguishing Equipment
To provide adequate equipment to
ensure effective response in the event of a fire.
Fire risks identified and
assessed.( attach details of assessment
indicating persons consulted, date and results of assessment and action plan )
Adequate number of correct types of fire extinguishing equipment provided and correctly located. ( provide list of equipment along with locations )
All existinguishers to be mounted with tops approximately 1.2 to 1.3 m above floor level in easily accessible locations.( Indicate fire extinguisher locations on a site plan provide a fire plan at / near gate house )
To control access to company premises to prevent losses.Control of entry and exit of persons, vehicles, etc.(list details of security system used) Security Staff reporting unsafe acts/conditions. Security staff to be trained to identify unsafe acts/conditions, spot checks. Conducted on fire equipment, lighting, air conditions etc. and reported in Occurrence Book.
Objective:To ensure corrective coordination
of fire and emergency activities.Appointed in writing duties
defined as per format.
(Copy of letter of designation to be placed on file) Minimum Training
(Details of training to be listed) Emergency Action Plan available
Emergency plan devised to cover
all eventualities and copies to be available to all employees on a “
need-to-know” basis.
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Sep 19, 2019 | Fire & Saftey
Fire safety for workplace
Fire safety for workplace – The objective of this section is to implement and maintain a system to effectively control the reporting, recording and investigation of accidents and incidents and implementation of preventive measures to ensure that recurrence of similar incident is prevented or minimized…
As a
Coordinator your duties will be the following:
- To maintain the fire
prevention programme to an optimum level including checking of all fire
fighting equipments monthly and ensuring that the equipments are in
working order ( the respective representatives are responsible for any
maintenance/upkeep)
- To identify all fire risks
and taking action to eliminate or reduce these.
- To form & coordinate the
fire team and train the team for all emergencies.
- To register all fire fighting
equipments with serial numbers.
- To keep liaison with local
fire department.
Are aisle, stairways and emergency exits unblocked/clear to traffic?
(as per regulated by local law or at least two exits)
(E.g. Fire alarm, Smoke detector and Sprinkler system…etc.)
(hazardous waste or other substances)
(how many employees are trained?)
(i.e. How many cubic meter/feet per person)
Are aisle, stairways and emergency exits unblocked/clear to traffic?
Are all exits doors unlocked during working hours?
Are any hazardous substances exposed in the workplace?
Are bathrooms and toilets functional and sanitary?
Are bathrooms and toilets segregated by gender?
Are chemicals labeled properly?
Are chemicals separated and contained safely?
Are common and recreational areas available?
Are documents on chemical available in local language (MSDS)?
Are dormitories well ventilated and clean?
Are employees trained on how to operate fire fighting equipment?
Are employees trained on proper use of fire fighting equipment?
Are extinguishers appropriate for the types of possible fires
Are extinguishers appropriate for the types of possible firesin the various areas of the facility?
Are fire extinguishers charged and in good working condition?
Are fire extinguishers charged and in good working condition?
Are fire extinguishers visible and accessible at every floor?
Are fire extinguishers visible and accessible at every floor?
Are sleeping quarters segregated by gender?
Are the bedrooms overcrowded?
Are there “HIGH VOLTAGE” signs displayed within the factory?
Are there “NO SMOKING” signs displayed within the factory?
Are there adequate numbers of emergency exits on each floor?
Are there any local law that rules on environmental protection?
Are there any local laws that rule on fire safety for dormitory?
Are there any local laws that rule on Fire/Workplace safety?
Are there any local laws that rules on health and safety
Are there emer gency lights above exits and stairways?
Are there emergency evacuation drills at least twice a year?
Are there locker provided for workers’ personal items?
Are there written fire emergency evacuation plans posted or
at dormitory?
discharge standard?
Do these emergency exits lead to a safe and unblocked area?
Do these emergency exits lead to a safe and unblocked area?
Does factory have a copy of these laws posted?
Does factory have a copy of these laws posted?
Does factory have a copy of this law posted?
Does factory have a copy of this law posted?
Does the effluent from the factory meet local wastewater
Does the factory discharge its sewage & effluent into a municipal
Emergency evacuations drill conducted at least twice a year?
Emergency lights above exits and stairwells?
Has an asbestos survey ever been done for the facility?
Has factory been cited for any fire safety violation on the ?
Has the facility in the last 2 years violated or been cited for any
Has there been any fire incidents within the past 5 years?
How many employees are trained?
How many?
How many?
in the various areas of the facility?
Is there any automatic safety short circuit protection system for electrical leakage?
Is there any early warning system in case of an emergency? (Indicate)
Is there desk/table and chairs accessible at every room?
mapped out at every floor?
sewer system?
violation of laws or other regulations regarding sewage emissions?
Does the factory generate any emissions without control?
Fire Safety Check List
- Extinguishing Equipment
- Inadequate number provided
- Incorrect type
- Incorrectly sited
- Location Marked floor
clear
- Location not marked
- No keep clear marking
- Equipment obstructed.
- Maintenance of Equipment
- Extinguisher not numbered
- No Register
- No Monthly Check
- No annual Maintenance.
- Storage
Flammable/explosive
- No Storage provided
- No bonding for decanting
- No Combustible in store
- Combustible in store
- Items leveled
- Alarm System
- No Alarm
- Alarm cannot be heard from
all places.
- No knowledge of alarm
- Fire Fighting Drill
- No Fire team
- No Training
- Evacuation procedure
- evacuation drill
- Security
- Safety Item not reported
- No control of visitor
- No safety training
- Emergency Planning
- No emergency plan
- No training
- No emergency team
- Fire Coordinator
- No Coordinator
- No training
- No checking by Coordinator
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | May 1, 2019 | Fire & Saftey
Description of Fire Drill
Fire Drill – At first one fire fighter (electrician) who is the responsible for fire alarm switch operation, rang the fire alarm just at 04.00 P.M. After ranging the alarm all workers, staffs and guests run and go out from the factory floor by using nearest Gates and assemble in the safe assembly area toward the factory…
To ensure prompt, competent response to a fire situation, to minimize effects of a fire. 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 drill.
Exercise
Sufficient fire teams designated in writing and teams displayed in area. For offshore sites an emergency exercise is to be carried out at least every 2 weeks.For individual offices and buildings and onshore sites, a muster should be performed at least once per year.
Teams available on all shifts. equate teams to be established to over all shifts, overtime, leave etc.. During (immediately afterwards) emergency exercises reference should be made to the site emergency procedures. Emergency procedures should be updated in the light of experience.
Alarm testing
Emergency alarms
are to be regularly tested. A regular time should be chosen so that the
personnel know that it is an exercise. A public Announcement should be made beforehand.
For offices the test only needs to be performed at the same time as the annual
exercise.
Man Overboard Emergency
Fire Drills-minimum twice per year. Fire drills to be conducted every 3 months using fire equipment. Throw a life buoy overboard and keep the person in sight. Alert other personnel and instruct them to inform the Control tower which shall then instigate the “Man Overboard Procedure”. (as displayed in prominent places throughout the vessel).
Fire Hazard Emergency
Continuous ringing of the General alarm and blasting of air horn for a period of at least 10 seconds. All crew members, not being part of the fire fighting team, shall go to their muster stations. Fire fighting shall be carried out in accordance with the companies’ fire fighting procedure.
Abandon Ship Emergency
Evacuation drill. General evacuation to be conducted every six months. More than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle and continuous ringing of general alarm. Where the situation demands abandoning, the order and method shall only be given by the Barge Superintendent e.g. abandons by helicopter, abandon by life boats or life rafts or abandon by transfer to stand-by vessels.The abandon procedure is displayed in prominent places throughout the vessel.
General
Effectiveness of drills evaluated by site safety manager after each exercise. Emergency Drills are used as a means of training specific personnel and teams to carry out emergency procedures and to give instruction in the use, handling or operation of any emergency equipment which may be appropriate. In doing so, emergency equipment is regularly tested and any shortcomings can be rectified. Also a new or revised procedure can be easily introduced without the need for extensive re-training. Emergency drills at offshore includes the following:
- Gas leak fighting (H2S or other toxic and flammable gases)
- Some one in each department other than fire team trained. Fire fighting
- Search and rescue i.e. within the site
area
- Man over board ( offshore and on sea
side)
Other employees (other than fire teams) trained in the use of fire equipment. Emergency Exercises are used to make all personnel aware of the actions required of them in an emergency situation. This usually means going to the appropriate muster point. It is then important to identify if any persons are unaccounted for. As many drills as possible, compatible with the ongoing function of the site, should involve the total complement of personnel in site, i.e. drills and exercises should be held at the same time. Where this is not possible or desirable, drills should be undertaken by individual departments on an opportunity basis, but within the maximum intervals permitted.
In the event of
an emergency, the respective alarm shall sound. You must proceed immediately to
your muster station wearing warm clothing and lifejacket. Do not return to your
room for your lifejacket if out of the way; enough lifejackets will be
available at your muster station. A designated person shall take a roll-call. You
must remain at your muster station. A designated person shall take a roll-call.
You must remain at your muster station and await further instructions.
To avoid
confusion, it will be announced over the public address system “This is a drill” three times
when a drill is taking place.
Each drill should introduce a specific type of emergency based upon the types of hazards present on site. Reference should be made to the site emergency procedure.
Training and Drill
The Project
Manager and HSE Manager shall ensure that appropriate emergency planning, training
and drill is carried out for all project personnel. Basic requirements will be
included in the Safety induction training for new employees. Refer to the HSE Training
Plan. Workers, Fire wardens and other ERT members, senior and line management
within the incident command system will be trained as per the specific function
within which they are expected to operate. Project Emergency and Evacuation
drill procedures will be distributed to the local workforce prior to every
drill exercise. This shall include a diagram or drawing that describes the
emergency procedures, alarm levels and Muster Points. In addition, signs will
be displayed in the Plant Area and Camp
Area showing the location
of the reader “you are here” and the location of safety equipment. Emergency
Evacuation Drills shall be carried out on a Quarterly basis to verify the level
of response. The Emergency Evacuation for a major release of toxic gas (i.e.,
pipeline rupture) that engulfs the New Plant or camp area in a gas cloud that
is potentially and immediately fatal will result in evacuation without
mustering and an associated head count. This drill will be initiated
immediately after the perimeter detection system is operational at the Plant.
Observation on the Drill
For offshore operational
and construction sites/locations, drills to test and train personnel with
specific duties (see above) should be performed once every 2 weeks. For onshore
operational and construction sites/locations this can be extended to every one
month.
- Did any employee move slowly to come out in duration of the drill?
- Did all workers evacuate the building?
- Did office staff evacuate the building?
- Did all cleaner evacuate the building?
- Did all sample staff evacuate the building?
- Did all child of child care center evacuate the center?
- Did all employees and staffs assemble properly (line wise) in the safe assembly area?
- All fire alarm switch and fire alarm bells were working properly.
- All exit doors were opened outward and free from obstacle.
- All aisles and routes were free form obstacle.
- All emergency light and exit light were lighting properly.
- All fire hose reel/pipe were under pressured.
- All fire extinguishers were placed with under pressured and blocked free.
- Did the fire fighter respond as per fire fighting procedure?
- Did all evacuation team act in response as per evacuation procedure?
- Did the security react as per procedure?
- Have any worker found caring their belongings (shoe, Tiffin box etc) and going to canteen or toilet?
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Dec 31, 2018 | Fire & Saftey
Fire Equipments
Fire Equipments -To achieve this goal we will select an engineering firm that will complete evaluations of all factory buildings. The outcome will provide a measurement of risk and will indicate specific corrective actions
We have hired a fire safety project manager and a civil engineer to track the progress …
- PA SYSTEM WITH SPEAKERS
- HAND LOUD SPEAKER
- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
- HAND ALARM BELL
- SMOKE DETECTOR
- BREAK GLASS
- FIRE EXTINGUISHER (DP+CO2 )
- FIRE BUCKET
- RESERVED WATER DRUM
- DRINKING WATER TAPE
- FIRE HOSE PIPE
- EVACUATION PLAN BOX
- EXIT LIGHT BOX
- EMERGENCY LIGHT
- WALKIE – TALKIE SET
- HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR
- BOILER MACHINE
- FIRST AID BOX
- DRINKING WATER FILTERS
- HAND NEEDLE DETECTOR
- NEEDLE DETECTOR MACHINE (FLAT BAR)
- PA SYSTEM WITH SPEAKERS
- HAND LOUD SPEAKER
- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
- HAND ALARM BELL
- SMOKE DETECTOR
- BREAK GLASS
- FIRE EXTINGUISHER (DP+CO2 )
- FIRE BUCKET
- RESERVED WATER DRUM
- DRINKING WATER TAPE
- FIRE HOSE PIPE
- EVACUATION PLAN BOX
- EXIT LIGHT BOX
- EMERGENCY LIGHT
- WALKIE – TALKIE SET
- HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR
- GARMENTS WITH BROKEN NEEDLE BOX
- QC PASSED, REJECT, ALTER, RE-WORK BOX
- INSECT KILLER MACHINE
- YELLOW LIGHT POINTS
- NICKEL TESTING KITS BOX
- SUGGESTION BOX
- LIGHT BOX (DARK ROOM)
- BOILER MACHINE
- FIRST AID BOX
- DRINKING WATER FILTERS
- HAND NEEDLE DETECTOR
- NEEDLE DETECTOR MACHINE (FLAT BAR)
- GARMENTS WITH BROKEN NEEDLE BOX
- QC PASSED, REJECT, ALTER, RE-WORK BOX
- INSECT KILLER MACHINE
- YELLOW LIGHT POINTS
- NICKEL TESTING KITS BOX
- SUGGESTION BOX
- LIGHT BOX (DARK ROOM)
- CALIBRATED SCALE BOX
- BUTTON TESTING MACHINE
- CARTON BINDING MACHINE (ELEC.)
- CEILING FANS
- CEILING MOVING FAN
- WALL FANS
- STAND FANS
- IPS
- GENERATOR (STAND BY)
- WEIGHT & HEIGHT MEASUREMENT SCALE (MEDICAL)
- WEIGHT SCALE (FABRICS/RAW MATERIAL)
- CALIBRATED SCALE BOX
- BUTTON TESTING MACHINE
- CARTON BINDING MACHINE (ELEC.)
- CEILING FANS
- CEILING MOVING FAN
- WALL FANS
- STAND FANS
- IPS Fire Equipments
- GENERATOR (STAND BY)
- WEIGHT & HEIGHT MEASUREMENT SCALE (MEDICAL)
- WEIGHT SCALE (FABRICS/RAW MATERIAL)
- REGISTERED DOCTOR
- REGISTER MEDICAL ASSISTANT
- FIRE TEAM (Maximum 18 / Team, Total 6 Teams)
- FIRE TRAINED PERSONNEL (Till Date)
- FIRE TRAINED PERSONNEL (PRESENT)
ERT procedure
For the control and managing emergency situation, the site should organize Emergency Response Team (ERT) and train them according to this procedure.
The ERT should be recognized easily through wearing high visible vest, different color hard
hat with special mark etc. At night when the site personnel are off-shift, the ERT function will be assisted by the Security personnel. In the event of an incident, the ECC area will become the Incident Command Center and therefore these areas will be supplied with smoke detectors, gas detectors and the safety equipment (i.e., SCBA). The ECC is located close to the primary Muster areas to allow communication with the Muster wardens and to allow rapid evacuation of the ERT from the ECC in an emergency. An ambulance and medical personnel shall be prepared in medical center.
Key Steps in case of Fire & Gas Leal for ERT
- If fire is minor, it is everyone’s
responsibility to raise the alarm by using any devices or just shouting fire,
fire and extinguishing the fire by using fire extinguishing equipment
- If fire is of major nature, follow the
procedures as described below:
- If fire breaks out at the site, muster
at designated Muster Points and wait for further instruction by supervisor.
- Prepare fire equipment such as fire
extinguishers & fire hoses.
- If a Porta cabin is on fire make sure
the electricity is turned off.
- Roll out the fire noses to the maximum
extend.
- Make sure the nozzle is properly
attached to the hose before pressurizing
- Start the water pump at the pump’s
panel.
- While someone is holding the hose, turn
on the hydrant’s valve using the specially provided wrench.
- Two members of ERT team must operate
each fire hose. One will have to hold down the hose approximately three meters
from the nozzle and the leader will have to control the nozzle operation
opening.
- Open the nozzle in the “fog protection”
phase before approaching the fire.
- Switch to desired water spray method by
turning the nozzle clockwise or counter clockwise when possible
- Always consider the wind direction. Always
approach the fire from upwind where the wind is behind you
- Spray the fire until the flames have
been extinguished. Try extinguishing base bottom.
- If the main fire is out of control,
spray the adjacent equipment to avoid the spread of fire
- If you use fire extinguisher
(powder/co/water), prepare and test the extinguisher before approaching the
fire. Making sure nozzle plug/cover is removed.
- Do not use water on any electrical equipment or adjacent to electrical Fire Equipments and source
- As much as Caron dioxide is effective on the electrical equipment, it is not so useful on other fire categories (i.e., oil, wood, etc.)
- Spray the fire with extinguisher by applying the sweeping method, and from baseline. after the fire has been extinguisher, do not turn your back on the fire Step backward then turn around to leave.
Conclusion
Fire Equipments is very important for any garment or textile industry
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Dec 31, 2018 | Fire & Saftey
Fire Fighting Training Equipment
Fire Fighting Training -Bangladesh is proceeding towards Industrialization, in that aspect contribution of your organization also appreciable. Industrialization also comes under Fire hazards. Fire hazards can be reduced to minimum by proper Fire Safety Training. The General courses are to impart knowledge on. Prepare building wise fire evacuation plan. The plan should contain details of how a building will be evacuated in the shortest possible time, in a disciplined manner thus avoiding stampede or any other disorder. Discuss with me, on a one to one basis, in my office, regarding the type of the fire extinguishers you require to be installed at different buildings. After finalizing the same, procurement procedure will proceed following our mode of official system. Formulate a plan on Fire Drills at different buildings. The same may be devised in the line with the Serial 1 of this note. …
- Heated Surfaces (Machine etc…)
- Cloth, News paper on hot surfaces
- Faulty Machinery’s Electrical fittings, etc…
- Static Electricity
- Spontaneous Combustion
- Fire & Causes of fire
- Classification, Stages & Expansion of fire.
- Combustion & Extinguishing Principle of fire
- Fire prevention & suppression system.
- Extinguishing Media for different classes of fire.
- Extinguishing Principle.
- Fire Extinguishing system.
- Sparks (grinding. Welding. Cutting.
- Cigarettes
- Electrical Overloading/Heating
- Impact sparks (tools falling down to tank, etc…)
- Use of portable fire Extinguisher.
- Rescue and Evacuation system
- First Aid Techniques.
- Emergency Exit Plan
Fire Fighting Training Methodology
- Lecture/Presentation by slide Projector.
- Video Clip.
- Photo Gallery.
- Fire Fighting Movie.
- Display Chart.
- Cooling – by lowering the temperature
- Smothering – by depriving of Oxygen
- Starvation – by removing the source of fuel
Factory “M” has 50 assigned fire fighters who wears a apron with “FIRE FIGHTER” written on the apron for easy identification of the fire fighters, this also helps easy movement of these people with extinguishers during fire as because during evacuation workers always gives way to them, so they can proceed towards the source of fire and can fight accordingly.
Conclusion
Beside Fire Fighting Training at minimum 40% of the workers knows how to operate Fire extinguishers, further they have planned to train 100% of workers on Fire extinguishers operation for which they have prepared Training Schedule.
