Fire Marshal_ENG_rev1_16Dec14.ppt

Fire Marshal_ENG_rev1_16Dec14.ppt

1. FIRE SAFETY
Role of Fire Marshals

2. Fire Safety
Objectives:
On completion of this course of instruction you will:
Understand the reasons why fires start, how to
prevent them and the types and uses of Fire
Extinguishers
Know the functions and duties of a Fire Marshal
Know the evacuation plan and Assembly Points
for your areas of responsibility

3. Fire Safety
Is Fire the only danger in office
buildings?
No, but it is one that can have
devastating effects!

4. Fire Safety
Fires in the workplace cost insurance companies
and businesses $ Millions each year
As well as lost production there are job losses and
associated injuries and sometimes deaths
Under the HSE&S regulations we have a legal duty
to look after the health and safety of ourselves,
colleagues and anyone visiting the workplace
This means that we should all help to prevent fires
starting and know what to do if we are involved in
fire incidents

5. How Do Fires Start?
Statistics show that50%of workplace fires are started
deliberately
50% are commonly caused by faults in or misuse of
electrical appliances, faults in electrical wiring, careless
smokers and misuse of tools that have a naked flame,
such as a cutting torch
Fire can cause serious physical injury, fire
can also kill

6. Burns
Fire causes extreme heat which can cause burns to
the skin. Burns vary in severity
Minor Burns
Major Burns
Deep Burns
All burns cause loss of body fluids
Breathing hot air can burn lung tissues

7. Fire Safety
Smoke
Smoke is responsible for more deaths than heat and
flame together
Toxic Fumes
Suffocation
Property Damage

8. The Fire Triangle
Fire depends on three things
Heat
Oxygen
Fuel
FUEL

9. Fire Safety
Comparison of the oxygen
consumption:
Humans need 21% oxygen to live
Fire needs 16% oxygen to burn
A fire starts when the amount of oxygen is 12%

10. Fire Safety
Three different physical states of fuel exist
everywhere
Liquid Gas Solid

11. Fire Safety
Sources of fire in workplaces
Sparks, Hot projectiles

12. Fire Safety

13. Fire Safety
How do we extinguish a fire?
What are the main principles ?
Only try to extinguish a fire if you have
been trained to do so
Never allow a fire to be in between
youself and your escape route

14. Fire Fighting
If you discover a fire, you need to act calmly and quickly
If it is a small fire you may be able to put it out yourself
Raise the alarm
Ensure you have a clear escape route
Leave the area, close doors, go to your assembly point
Do not return to your workplace to collect personal belongings
Do not re-enter the building for any reason
Check mustering status of the persons under your responsible area

15. Fire Extinguishers
There are three ways to put out a fire:
Smothering-Remove the oxygen
Starvation-Remove the fuel
Cooling-Remove the heat
Fire extinguishers can be used to extinguish fires
They can be recognised by their colour
You must use the correct one
It can be dangerous to use the wrong one
Only use a fire extinguisher if you have been
trained to do so

16. Fire Extinguishers
Recognition:
By full body colour
and a coloured bar
Water
Foam
CO2
Powder
The fire extinguishers located in our work place are
mainlyCO2 and Powder

17. Which Extinguisher to Use?
Extinguisher User Guide
Class of Fire Water Foam CO2 Powder
Class A Solid materials
(organic)-Wood, Paper,
Textiles etc.
   
Class BLiquids, Petrol, Oil,
Fat, Paint, Grease, etc.   
Class CGases and Liqufied
Gases, Methane, Propane,
H2S, Acetylene, etc.
   
Class D Metals, Magnesium,
Sodium, Aluminium, etc.   
special
powders only
Electrical Hazards    
It can be dangerous to use the wrong one

18. Fire Precautions
All the ingredients for a fire are around us every day
If we are fire conscious we can reduce the risks by:
Identifying fire hazards
Removing the hazards and minimising the risks
Knowing how to use fire extinguishers
Knowing the correct extinguisher to use on a fire
Carrying out the correct procedures in an
emergency

19. Fire Precautions
Smoking
Only where allowed
Never near flammable
materials
Never near flammable
liquids or gases
Never when using an
aerosol
All No Smoking areas
should be marked
Keep the Workplace
Clean and Tidy
Evacuation
Mark Escape Routes
Fire exits and routes
Fire doors

20. Fire Precautions
Maintaining the
Escape Routes
Keep fire exits and routes
clear at all times
Keep internal fire doors
closed at all times
Regularly check all
external fire doors to
ensure they open easily
from the inside
Fire Alarms and
Equipment
Fire alarms checked
regularly to ensure they
work
Fire alarms must be able
to be heard everywhere
Special arrangements for
the deaf or in noisy areas
Fire Fighting Equipment
tested regularly to ensure
that it works

21. Fire Precautions
Procedures
All companies must have an evacuation plan. This should give
people clear instructions what to do in the event of fire.
To ensure that:
Everyone leaves the building as quickly as possible
No-one is hurt
Frequent Drills are carried out to test the procedures
Fire Marshals are appointed and trained
Proper planning for evacuation can save lives and reduce damage

22. Fire Marshals
General Functions
Each appointed area Fire Marshal require to make
themselves available to all personnel, to provide
consultation and advice related to fire prevention.
Daily:
Check fire fighting equipment
Inspect evacuation routes for obstructions
Inspect for poor housekeeping
Report any incident affecting the above to HSE
Department

23. Importance of checking exits

24. Fire Marshals
Awareness
All Fire Marshals shall be conversant with the following:
Location and operation of the fire alarm call points
Means of escape in event of a fire alarm sounding including
primary and secondary escape routes and muster points
Evacuation procedure to clear their area
Location and operation of the various fire extinguishers
Designated assembly points ( Primary and Secondary) in event of
evacuation
Awareness of any dangerous materials and any special
arrangements for their safe control
If you are to be away from their place of work to advise line
management and other Fire Marshals
Office escape plans posted in each floor

25. Fire Marshals
EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTES

26. Fire Marshals
EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTES

27. Fire Marshals
Personnel Induction Training
New members of staff must be introduced to their area Fire
Marshal
At the earliest opportunity, Fire Marshals are to meet with them
to explain:
All means of escape
Evacuation procedures
The assembly point and what to do when assembled
Location, function of fire extinguishers (only trained
personnel should use a fire extinguisher )

28. Fire Marshals
Personnel Induction Training
Fire Marshals shall also instruct new members of staff to report to
them any instance of:
Obstruction to an evacuation route
Poor housekeeping
Misuse of fire extinguishers
Fire doors which are retained in the open position
Any other unsafe acts or conditions
Disablement or injury that may require assistance-in event
of evacuation
Injury, damage or near miss accidents should be report to
your supervisor

29. Fire Marshals
Evacuation of Disabled Persons
Fire Marshals are to be informed by either the individual
concerned or line management of any person who has a
disablement or handicap affecting their ability to evacuate.
When so informed, the Fire Marshall will make arrangements
for specified colleagues, working nearby to assist that person
The colleagues specified must not be Fire Marshals, First
Aiders or other key personnel, who must be kept free to deal
with the emergency
Fire Marshals are required to participate in safety audits/tours
within their designated areas and to provide constructive
comments on fire prevention, precautions and evacuation
arrangements

30. Fire Marshals
Action in the event of the fire alarm sounding
Without undue delay or risk to themselves, Fire Marshals in their
respective areas SHALL :
Instruct ALL personnel to evacuate in accordance with the Action
on Hearing the Fire Alarm Procedure
Ensure assistance is arranged for disabled and handicapped
Close all doors and windows, if safe to do so
Ensure personnel do not return to their work area to collect their
belongings
Check that all persons have left the area and do not return
(security will check toilets and other remote these areas)
Co-operate with Fire Marshals on each floor or in each area to
ensure quick evacuation and agree that the area is clear
Inform Fire Fighters and the Incident Coordinator present if
personnel are missing or may be still in the building
Proceed to the assembly point

31. Fire Marshals
Action at the Assembly Point
Control and check that the personnel for whom you are
responsible are all present
Ensure that they remain at the assembly point and do not
wander off or re-enter the building
Keep them informed of what is going on if possible
Liaise with Senior Management present for instructions
regarding dispersal from the Assembly Point
Lead by example and maintain order amongst the
evacuated personnel
Only re-enter the building when you are instructed that it is
safe to do so

32. BOS SHELF Emergency Contact Numbers:
Switchboard- [phone]
Site Medical Centre- [phone]
Field Safety Manager-[phone]
Security Manager- [phone]
Emergency Contact Radio-Channel No 4
External Contacts :
Fire Brigade–101 Baku HQ or (Local
Station # [phone])
Police–24 hrs. 102
Emergency Numbers
BDWJF FIRE BRIGADE
Tel: [phone]; 101; 112.

33. Summary
Everyone has a duty to prevent fires.
Fires can cause serious injuries and kill.
The main dangers associated with fires are:
*Burns *Suffocation *Toxic Fumes *Smoke *Property Damage
Remember the Fire Triangle
Remember the three ways to extinguish a fire
Office buildings must have evacuation plans
All companies must have an evacuation plan
Fire/evacuation drills to be carried out frequently