Fire Safety

LECTURE -9 (Fire Safety & Prevention)
IPE-3107 PRESENTED BY
Md. Sumon Rahman
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Industrial & Production Engineering
Jashore University of Science & Technology .
Presentation Objectives
 To educate participants on how to
avoid fires and fire related injuries.
 To create awareness of fire deaths

and injuries and their common
causes.
 To inform participants of their

personal responsibility toward fire
safety and injury prevention.
 Life Safety
The primary goal of fire safety efforts is to protect
building occupants from injury and to prevent loss of life.
 Property Protection
The secondary goal of fire safety is to prevent property
damage.
 Protection of Operations
By preventing fires and limiting damage we can assure
that work operations will continue.
Fire Causes
The top fire causes include:
Cooking (49%)
Open Flame (10%)
Heating (9%)
Incendiary/Arson (8%)
Smoking (4%)
A fire must have three things to ignite and

maintain combustion:
Fuel
Heat
Oxygen
The Strategy of Preventing a Fire
 The basic strategy of fire prevention is to control or isolate sources of
fuel and heat in order to prevent combustion.
 If all three (Fuel, Heat, Oxygen) are not present in
sufficient quantities a fire will not ignite or a fire will not
be able to sustain combustion.
Cooking Fires
Pay attention to what you’re cooking.
If you leave the room, turn off the stove.
Don’t cook if you’re sleepy or

if you’re impaired.
Reduce Your Chance of a Cooking
Fire
Keep flammable items away
from heat sources.
Curtains, potholders, towels, clothing, etc.
Clean your stovetop frequently

to avoid grease build up.
Keep flammable cleaners away

from heat sources.
Smoking Related Fires
 Cigarettes can fume for hours.
 Tips to avoid smoking related fires:

Don’t smoke inside.
Discard smoking materials in a fire safe container.
Use a proper, heavy ashtray which
won’t tip easily.
Don’t improvise!
Smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths.

Smoking Related Fires
More tips to avoid smoking related fires:
Don’t smoke in bed.
Don’t smoke if you’re tired, taking
medications, or if you’ve been drinking or are
otherwise impaired.
After a party, check indoor and outdoor
furniture and cushions for smoldering
cigarette butts.
Electrical Safety
Do not overload electrical sockets.
Do not run cords under rugs or furniture.
They can become worn, overheat, and cause a fire.
Avoid putting cords against walls or across doorways.
Use power strips equipped with overload protection.
Make sure all power strips and extension cords are tested
and approved by a laboratory such as UL (Underwriter’s
Laboratories).
Candles
Unattended candles are a leading fire cause.
 Candle safety tips:

 Use flameless candles.
 When you leave the room, blow out the candle.
 Keep anything that could burn at least a foot away:
 curtains, clothes, paper, etc.
 Don’t set the candles on anything combustible.
 Fires can start when the candle burns down to the base .
Escape Routes
When the smoke alarm
sounds, you may only
have seconds or minutes
to escape safely.
Have a meeting place for
everyone to gather
outside.
Know your escape routes Plan two ways out, in

case one way is filled
and practice them. with smoke or fire.
 Good housekeeping habits are an important part of a safe
workplace.
 Housekeeping refers to the management of duties and
responsibilities involved in the running of a household,
such as cleaning, cooking, home maintenance, shopping,
and bill payment.
Why is good housekeeping important?
 To reduce amounts of flammable and combustible materials.

 To reduce ignition hazards.
 To ensure safe emergency removal of inhabitants.
 To allow for quick emergency response.
General Housekeeping Guidelines
 Work areas, aisles, walkways, stairways, and equipment

should be kept clear of loose materials, trash, scraps, etc.
 Never block aisles, fire exits, emergency equipment, or
alarm pull stations with equipment or materials.
 Avoid build up of combustible trash and waste such as
paper, wood, cardboard, etc.
 Keep use and storage of flammables and combustibles to a
minimum.
 Clean up all spills such as grease, oil, or water
immediately. A delay could result in accidents.
Important Safety Elements
Alarms
Smoke
Carbon Monoxide
Fire extinguishers
Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

Smoke Alarms
 Breathing smoke can kill you!

Smoke is toxic.
If you must escape through smoke,
get low and go under the smoke.
Alarm Placement & Maintenance
Make sure you can hear the
alarm in every place in your
home.
They should be loud enough to

wake you from sleep.
Check them once a month.
Change the batteries once a year.
Replace them every 10 years.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms
 Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible,
odorless, colorless gas. There is no way to
detect it without an alarm.
 Minnesota law requires carbon monoxide
alarms in all homes, within ten feet of all
sleeping areas.
 Symptoms of CO poisoning mimic flu-like
symptoms.
If you’re feeling symptoms, immediately move
to an open window or go outdoors.
High levels of CO can be fatal,

causing death within minutes.
Fire Extinguishers
Know how to use them.
Have them mounted in an

obvious spot near an exit.
When in doubt, get out!

Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire sprinkler systems save lives and
reduce damage to your property.
Only the sprinkler closest to the fire will
activate, spraying water directly on the
fire.
90% of fires are contained by the operation
of just one sprinkler.
If you have a fire…
Leave, close the door, and call 000 from outside.
Report ALL fires to the fire department,
even if you think you put them out!
Don’t ignore alarms!
Even if your building has frequent alarms, you need to
leave when they go off.
Once you’re out, STAY OUT!
Don’t go back inside for possessions or pets.
Notify the fire department if anyone is unaccounted for.
You never know when it could be a real fire.

Summary
There are many ways to reduce your risk of fire:
 Stay focused when you’re cooking.
 Use candles responsibly, or not at all.
 Don’t overload electrical sockets or misuse extension cords.
 If you must smoke, be responsible for your smoking materials.
 If someone is smoking in or near your home, check to make sure that all
smoking materials are properly disposed of.
 Have a fire safety plan and practice it!
 Have working smoke and CO alarms.
 Be responsible.
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LECTURE -9 (Fire Safety & Prevention)

 To create awareness of fire deaths

 To inform participants of their

A fire must have three things to ignite and

Don’t cook if you’re sleepy or

Clean your stovetop frequently

Keep flammable cleaners away

 Tips to avoid smoking related fires:

Smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths.

 Candle safety tips:

Know your escape routes Plan two ways out, in

 To reduce amounts of flammable and combustible materials.

 Work areas, aisles, walkways, stairways, and equipment

Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

 Breathing smoke can kill you!

They should be loud enough to

Check them once a month.

Change the batteries once a year.

Replace them every 10 years.

High levels of CO can be fatal,

Have them mounted in an

When in doubt, get out!

You never know when it could be a real fire.

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