FIRE SAFETY
TOPICS
➢What is Fire ?
➢Methods to extinguish Fire.
➢Classification of Fire and their preventions.
➢Types of Fire Extinguishers.
➢ Anatomy of Fire Extinguishers and their operation.
➢ Safety guidelines while working at Chemical Labs.
➢ Fire Fighting decision criteria.
➢ Fire Survey Report
WE KNOW……
FIRE TETRAHEDRON
➢Triangle is out….now Tetrahedron is in…
➢Consists of 4 Sides
Oxygen Fuel
Heat Chain of reaction
WAYS TO EXTINGUISH FIRE
By eliminating any one element from the fire
Tetrahedron, fire can be stopped by the
following methods:
➢ Cooling - by using water
➢ Starvation - by removing adjacent
material from the site of fire
➢ Smothering- by cutting off air supply
CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE
TO PREVENT FIRES
Class Ordinary Combustibles:
➢ Keep storage and working areas free of
trash.
➢ Good House keeping practices reduce
the chances of general fire.
➢ Place oily rags in covered containers.
➢ No Smoking is to be strictly adhered by
all at working areas.
TO PREVENT FIRES
Class Inflammables Liquids & Gases:
➢ Don’t refuel gasoline-powered equipment in
a confined space, in the presence of an
open flame, or while the equipment is hot.
➢ Keep flammable liquids stored in a tightly
closed container and away from spark
producing sources.
➢ Use flammable liquids only in well ventilated
areas.
➢ Never use mobile phones at Fuel stations.
TO PREVENT FIRES
Class Electrical Equipments:
➢ Never install a fuse rated higher than
specified for the circuit.
➢ Investigate any appliance or electrical
equipment that smells strange. Unusual
odors can be the first sign of a potential fire.
➢ Utility lights should always have some type
of wire guard over them.
➢ Switch off electrical appliances when
not in use.
TO PREVENT FIRES
Class Electrical Equipments:
Please do not use power plugs more than their ratings.
TO PREVENT FIRES
Class Flammable metals:
➢ Knowledge of the properties of the
metals and using good judgment will
assist you in controlling or avoiding
potential fires/reactions.
➢ Store inflammable metals away from the
working areas.
TYPES OF PORTABLE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
Three types of commonly used Portable
fire extinguishers :
➢ AFFF compound (water based)
➢ Dry Chemical Powder (MAP powder)
➢ CO2
TYPES OF PORTABLE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
ANATOMY OF PORTABLE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Anatomy of Fire Extinguishers
HOW TO USE PORTABLE
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
IF YOU FIGHT A FIRE, REMEMBER THE WORD
PASS
PULL . . . AIM . . . SQUEEZE . . . SWEEP
COMMON SAFETY
GUIDELINES AT LABS
➢Use personal protective equipment.
➢Chemicals received must be checked to ensure
that the containers are in good condition.
➢Details of new chemicals must be entered in the
laboratory inventory and stored in a designated
area.
➢Bulk stocks must be stored in a separate building.
➢Chemicals must not be placed indiscriminately in
the storage shelf. They must be grouped based on
their compatibility.
➢In the event of an accidental breakage or seismic
activity, incompatible chemicals that are stored in
close proximity can mix to start a fire, hazardous
fumes or explosions.
➢Ensure eye washer and Safety Shower are
operational.
➢Ensure proper ventilation of the working area.
➢Do not work alone in the laboratories particularly
when performing hazardous procedures.
➢Do not perform unauthorized Experiments.
➢Know Emergency Escape routes of the Building.
➢Know operation of Portable Fire extinguisher and
their location.
FIRE FIGHTING DECISION
CRITERIA
• Know Labs emergency procedures and evacuation routes
• Know locations of extinguishers in your area and how to use them
• Always sound the alarm regardless of fire size
• Avoid smoky conditions
• Ensure area is evacuated
• Never use lifts to evacuate
• Don’t attempt to fight unless:
• Alarm is sounded
• Fire is small and contained
• You have safe egress route (can be reached without exposure
to fire)
• Available extinguishers are rated for size and type of fire
• If in doubt, evacuate!
“DON’T ATTEMPT TO FIGHT UNLESS YOU ARE TRAINED”
KNOW FIRE SURVEY REPORT
➢On an average, in India, every year, about 25,000
persons die due to fire accidents.
➢Female accounts for about 66% of those killed in fire
accidents.
➢It is estimated that about 42 females and 19 males
die every day in India due to fire accidents.
➢According to losses reported by the Indian Insurance
Companies, that about 45% of the claims are due to
fire losses.
➢ According to another estimate about Rs. 1000 crores
are lost every year due to fire.
➢In Mumbai about 75% of fire-related incidents occur
because of short circuit caused by loose wiring in year
2017.
IN CASE OF FIRE
➢INFORM FOLLOWING IMMIDIATELY:
Main Gate, South Campus – 01905 267096
Main Gate, North Campus – 01905 267219
Fire – 101
Security Officer – 9418053088
FIRE SAFETY IS EVERYONES BUISNESS
Thank You
