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5.FIRE FIGHTING, PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (1) (careless actions that…
5.FIRE FIGHTING, PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (1)
various classifications of fires and flammable agents related to each class of fire
class A - combustable solids (coal, wood,paper)
class B - flammable liquids (alcohol,petrol,paraffin)
class C - electrical (cables, generator, switchboard)
class D - combustable metals (aluminium, sodium, potassium)
class E - flammable gasses (methane)
typical common fire-risks and hazards
process risks
hot work welding
friction
overheating
mechanical sparks
waste removal
smoking areas
flammable liquids
gasses
dust
careless actions that cause fires
careless smoking habits
thoughtless disposal of matches
use of electrical equipment without caution
leaving electric switches on
unauthorised fires
electric appliances left on not in use
importance of cleanliness and good house keeping
waste material - (accumulation of combustible waste materials near buildings NOT permitted)
debris - dried grasses, cleared away from walls and fences
NO SMOKING - obey rules
storage - stacks kept small with spaces around
electrical appliances - check condition of wiring regularly
buildings and fittings - prevent combustable from building up