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Plan for Fire Safety

August 23rd, 2010

Fires are very dangerous and can happen almost anywhere, which is why it is important to know about fire safety and have a plan in case one breaks out where you live or work. First of all, know where large fire extinguishers are. If you do not have any in your home, buy one and place in the kitchen since fires more often break out in the kitchen. Put in smoke detectors which will alarm in case of fire. Instruct your children as to what they should do in the case of fire and how to exit your home without touching door knobs which will be hot, and without inhaling too much smoke.

Safety measures to prevent loss of life and property from fire

August 9th, 2010

Fire is often unexpected. However if you keep a fire extinguisher in your home it will save loss of life and properties. Keeping a fire extinguisher alone is not enough but adequate measures should be taken then and there to keep the fire extinguisher in working condition. Beside the fire extinguisher the following steps may also save you from the unexpected fire. Installing smoke detectors and discount fire blankets in your home will enable you to get warning when there is an abnormal smoking and fires. It is better to memorize the emergency telephone numbers of fire service stations or paste the emergency telephone numbers where your eye contact is frequent. Don’t get trapped inside the home while calling the emergency number, it is better to come out and call from outside your home. Set up adequate easy exit ways in your home in case of fire. Keep the children and pets away from matches and lighters. It is better to double check all electrical installations are in off mode when going out.

Fire safety

July 23rd, 2010

Fire is considered as one of the natural elements that sustains life. Yet fire poses immense threat to life when its powers are under-estimated. It is essential that every able human being has elementary knowledge about fire safety. Of all the most important is the knowledge of handling a lightweight foam fire extinguisher, which come handy at the onset of a fire hazard. Fire safety courses are conducted to educate the common man to be able to prevent fire hazards and also how to deal with them. The Fire Prevention Officers play a huge role in conducting such courses known as “fire safety education programs”.

Fire Accidents – A serious issue

July 9th, 2010

In today’s world there are many hazards caused by nature and by man. Fire is one of the most common hazards caused. Fire is caused by nature or due to human negligence or due to mal functioning of Machines. In order to avoid accidents and causalities due to fire mishaps, most of the factories and organizations have an automatic fire extinguisher as a mandatory item. There are many types of automatic fire extinguishers available in the market today. Usually the relevant staff in the company is trained on its usage. Mock Fire drills are held almost every quarter, so that the employees are aware of the situation, when fire mishap takes place.

Have you installed fire safety equipment?

June 23rd, 2010

Fire equipment is an essential OH&S component of every home and business. You should know where all of your fire equipment is and how to use it. At home, you should have a fire blanket and a new wet chemical fire extinguisher in the kitchen and a smoke alarm in every room. Batteries must be changed regularly, as a dead smoke alarm can’t save your life. In your business, you should also have appropriate fire safety equipment. Small business has similar requirements to the home; while large businesses have greater requirements. Speak to your local fire brigade about wet chemical fire extinguishers and Fire Equipment Maintenance.

Key Concern

June 7th, 2010

Fire safety has become a key concern these days one has to make sure if the surroundings he is working or living are safe and up to the safety norms so afff fire extinguishers must be installed at your surroundings so that if in case fire is caused one can handle it at the initial stages on personal level, fires are one of the key reason which have been causing danger to both life and property. so don’t just ignore that one does not need to install any equipments for the prevention of fire , every house and workplace needs proper installation of afff fire extinguishers , these should be placed close to places which are more likely to be prone to heat or fire like kitchens heating machinery etc.

Various Types

May 23rd, 2010

Cheap water fire extinguishers come in various types, depending on the type of fire they are intended for. Water based. An acid and bicarbonate react to produce carbon dioxide which propels the water out of a hose and on to the fire. Only for fires not involving chemicals (for example, in a chemistry lab, any alkali metal present would explode dangerously). Other non-water liquids. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was used in a class ball to throw into the fire, where the rapid expansion caused the gas to expel all the oxygen, so putting out the fire. Unfortunately, the heat created poisonous fumes, so it was fairly quickly outlawed. Powder. Carbon Dioxide is used to propel a fire smothering powder out of a “horn”. Used on electrical fires, and oil/fat fuelled fires. Gas. Carbon Dioxide (large extinguishers) or a variation of a halogen-carbon inert gas (small extinguisher can like a hairspray can); either smothers, or smothers/cools the fire and flammable item. Used on oil/fat fires and electrical fires in particular.

The Importance of Powder fire extinguishers

May 9th, 2010

A building and its occupants need to be protected from the dangers of a fire and one of the simplest ways to do this is with a powerful powder fire extinguisher. These are portable devices that are designed to cope with small fires in an emergency situation. The aim of using them is to put out a fire before it gets out of control, thus averting a potentially fatal situation. There are various extinguishing agents available with some of these including water, foam, dry powder, wet chemicals and carbon dioxide. Each has its own advantages and is capable of dealing with different types of fire. The best type for use will depend on the type of building under consideration and the likely type of fire that will need to be dealt with. However, for safety purposes it is important that buildings are supplied with one or more, as they can be life savers in an emergency.

The Domestic Kitchen

April 28th, 2010

Many fires start in the average domestic kitchen. Yet it’s surprising how few people think to have the means to put out a fire at home. When you think of the cost of replacing items in your home (yes, it’s insured but you still have to pay the excess!), the cost of preventative measures is very small. A proper fire blanket is usually kept in a wall mounted container with tabs on so it can be pulled free quite easily and used to deprive the fire of oxygen. Large fire extinguishers to quell extensive flames where the blanket isn’t practical can be purchased for very little and if kept in a handy place can be a house saver, not to mention a life saver.

Fire Safety in Offices and Homes

April 22nd, 2010

Fire Safety is very important when it comes to any type of office building or housing complex. Not following fire safety norms can lead to loss of property as well as lives in case of a fire. So what really constitutes fire safety norms and what to do to prevent mishaps from taking place? Fire safety norms consist of instructions that are necessary for emergency evacuation, fire control and safety in case of fires. It contains directions regarding the presence of co2 fire extinguishers, fire hydrants and emergency exits. It also consists of emergency evacuation plans and fire exit locations. So it is necessary for a building to follow all necessary fire safety norms in order to prevent any major mishap from occurring.