...The Importance Of Fire Safety At Home Fires can be devastating. They can tear apart families and destroy homes. The worst thing about fires at home and within business is that most of them are entirely preventable. Over 72% of the recorded fatalities from fires occur in the home. Every day, people start fires by falling asleep with cigarettes in their hands, leaving candles burning in unattended rooms and by leaving discarded items in front of open fireplaces. The fires that are started are careless and completely avoidable. Also, we can't forget fireworks. It can seem like a good idea to celebrate a happy occasion with fireworks or by setting off a glowing lantern. If you do decide to release any of these items, consider the following: Can you insure that you will not be endangering anyone around you? Do you have enough room to set it out, unobstructed into the night? Accidents are all too common where these items are concerned and you wouldn’t want to be responsible for any devastating consequences. Perhaps consider going to a staged event or an area away from the home to enjoy fireworks or glowing lanterns. Also in recent days, there have been stories of debilitating fires, that have destroyed homes and taken lives all across our region, even in the Oxon Hill area. During October 2010, there was a fire in the Rosecroft Mews Apartment Complex, on the 2400 block of Corning Avenue in Fort Washington, MD, which is very close to the Oxon Hill/Fort Washington border...
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...Thesis Title: Fire Hazards in Dhaka City: An Exploratory Study Introduction Whereas, Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh has grown up haphazardly since the period of liberation creating the embryo of fire hazard and resulting into death, injuries as well as property damage. In fact, fire incidents have been recognized significant cause behind the greatest loss of life and property in Dhaka city. At present, Dhaka city is crowded with estimated population of more than 15 million people (Source: wikipedia), making one of the largest cities in the world having population density of 45,000/km2 or 115,200/sq mile (Source: wikipedia). With the passage of time, this ratio of density is ever increasing. Due to climate change issue, rural people are migrating to Dhaka city with an expectation of having least required livelihood. To meet up the need for habitation of these migrated people, more and more slums are being established without following any rules and plans. Unplanned city growth has also lead to the development of congested and unhealthy slums that are generally built with flammable materials. As a result, in the event of a fire, the fire spreads very rapidly causing great damage. There are many people in the city who lack knowledge about the safety or precautionary measures one should take to prevent a fire incident at their home or workplace. In addition, not many people also have proper knowledge or training about the preventive measures that the community should take...
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...Quezon City PERFORMANCE OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION (BFP): CONTRIBUTIONS TO FIRE MANAGEMENT A proposal submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for PA 199.2 By: Nheo Cervantes Geofel Soriano Adviser: Vicente Mariano September 27, 2011 I. Introduction Fires are one of the few calamities of which we can prevent. Besides the efforts of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the passing of the Revised Fire Code or RA 9514 in 2008, fires are still one of the leading man-made disasters in the Philippines. In 2011, there had already been several fires like the incident last February 7 which left 3000 families homeless. Other than that, most establishments, most notably in Baguio, are fire safety violators (Dar, 2011). These incidents bring into question the effectiveness of the actions and programs of the BFP in terms of their response to fire emergencies. Because of this, the group decided to make a study that would assess the effectiveness of the BFP's response methods, campaigns and projects, and would try to come up with proposals that would increase the effectiveness of fire management in the country. II. The Problem The research problem of the group would focus on the Bureau of Fire Protection’s response to fire incidences in a specific area. Ideally, the BFP should be able to effectively respond to fire emergencies within five (5) minutes which would lead to faster suppression of fire incidences. But in actuality, the BFP is...
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...420162043 Hang Yang SID: 420161998 Dan Zhi SID: 430429747 October 31st, 2014 The University of Sydney Faculty of Electrical Information and Engineering 1 Introduction This is a technique report that outlines the findings and recommendations of a safety inspection within the School of AMME. All of potential hazards and other issues performing on a variety of areas in AMME, R.F HALLIDAY LABORATORY and MECHAINICAL TESTING LABORATORY, which may not satisfy the University’s WHS Policy or the NSW WHS legislation, have been listed in the following parts. The recommended solutions and methods that will address these issues to reduce risk as well as decrease the potential hazards based on University’s WHS Policy and NSW WHS Legislation are also included in this technique report. The safety management for school of AMME especially for the R.F HALLIDAY LABORATORY and MECHAINICAL TESTING LABORATORY must obey University’s WHS Policy and NSW WHS Legislation on safe manufacturing and construction. Students’ and all the other operators’ safety and healthy shall be protected during building up the lab. The principle “safety and prevention first” are insisted during inspection. Some of the safety responsible system and equipment safety shall be improved. It is necessary to talk about the potential hazards in mechanical laboratory rooms to protect health and prevent possible incidents. 2 Hazard Identification and Explanation In this chapter, it will introduce the potential hazards...
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...Introduction Management of Fire Safety Procedures is an integral part of Safety management on ship. Fire Safety management procedure is the action on Fire Safety plan which are the collection of procedures and recorded information about the safety of various fire installations and the relevant procedures of fire safety. Fire safety management plan ensures acceptable standards relating to fire safety and the adherence and the standard maintenance. The safety plans provide, manage and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all those onboard and it also promote awareness and protection against hazards at workplace. The International Maritime Organisation (2009), ship safety is a subject that is currently receiving high attention by most countries; this was due to a number of serious vessel casualties that have occurred in recent years. (Howarth 1999), Fire Safety Management is “the application of policy, standards, tools, information and practices to the task of analysing, evaluating and controlling fire safety”. The introduction of a fire safety management model is useful for the analysis and measurement of the existing fire risks and possible recommendations for management to adopt 2.0 Fire Hazards onboard the Ship The causes of fire in a ship can be predictable; on few occasions it could be accidents that may not be preventable. Various work items and appliances can trigger fire on board. John G. Antherson (2000) states that the causes of fire on a ship aren't a lot...
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...of Fire Protection UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES National College of Public Administration and Governance Diliman, Quezon City PERFORMANCE OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION (BFP): CONTRIBUTIONS TO FIRE MANAGEMENT A proposal submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for PA 199.2 By: Nheo Cervantes Geofel Soriano Adviser: Vicente Mariano September 27, 2011 I. Introduction Fires are one of the few calamities of which we can prevent. Besides the efforts of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the passing of the Revised Fire Code or RA 9514 in 2008, fires are still one of the leading man-made disasters in the Philippines. In 2011, there had already been several fires like the incident last February 7 which left 3000 families homeless. Other than that, most establishments, most notably in Baguio, are fire safety violators (Dar, 2011). These incidents bring into question the effectiveness of the actions and programs of the BFP in terms of their response to fire emergencies. Because of this, the group decided to make a study that would assess the effectiveness of the BFP's response methods, campaigns and projects, and would try to come up with proposals that would increase the effectiveness of fire management in the country. II. The Problem The research problem of the group would focus on the Bureau of Fire Protection’s response to fire incidences in a specific area. Ideally, the BFP should be able to effectively respond to fire emergencies...
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...technique. In “The Neighborhood” community, there was an emergency, forest fires, which left the residents to experience unfortunate residual respiratory effects. The many that suffered include patients and staff in the hospital, senior center, school, and the Bley household. According to the community news in “The Neighborhood,” there have been forest fires “for over five days, while unable to contain.” The fire has been destroying the land for five days and is quite difficult to extinguish. There are many disadvantages to forest fires such as damaging the land, producing air pollution, and exacerbating respiratory distress in patients. “The smokey air conditions affect everyone but especially those with pre-existing lung problems such as chronic lung conditions.” The forest fires are creating stress on the hospital. There is an alarming increase in emergency room visits due to patients experiencing respiratory distress. The emergency department is requesting beds on the medical-surgical floor to admit patients, “but none are available, so there is pressure to get patients discharged.” It is distressing to the staff working on the medical-surgical floor because they are “kept very busy admitting new patients as soon as others are discharged.” Some nurses were even forced to work over-time to provide adequate staff coverage to meet the increasing client numbers. The problems produced from the forest fire continue in the senior center and the school. The individuals in the...
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...Consumer fire safety: European statistics and potential fire safety measures Versie: 431N8032/3.0, January 2009 This research study has been commissioned by the Consumer Council at the Austrian Standards Institute and was funded by the Austrian Ministry for Labour, Social Affairs and Consumer Protection. Netherlands Institute for Safety Nibra P.O. Box 7010 6801 HA Arnhem The Netherlands T +31 (0)26 355 24 00 F +31 (0)26 351 50 51 info@nifv.nl Consumer fire safety: European statistics and potential fire safety measures This research study has been commissioned by the Consumer Council at the Austrian Standards Institute and was funded by the Austrian Ministry for Labour, Social Affairs and Consumer Protection. Netherlands Institute for Safety Nibra: We develop expertise, contribute towards the professional development of the fire service, medical assistance in accidents and disasters and crisis management, and thereby enhance physical safety. Consumer fire safety: European statistics and potential fire safety measures Colophon Client: Contact: Title: Consumer Council, Austrian Standards Institute Heinestrasse 38, 1020 Vienna, Austria Dr. F. Fiala Consumer fire safety:European statistics and potential fire safety measures January 2009 Final report 3.0 431N8032 M. Kobes, MSc, BBE, MIFireE K. Groenewegen - Ter Morsche, MSc Dr. M.G. Duyvis Dr. J.G. Post (Head of the Research Department NIFV) Date: Status: Version: Project number: Authors: Project leader:...
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...EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK STERLING HOME This handbook has beenamended in line with government rules and regulations and contains new policy information which all staff are required to read as part of their contractual agreement. 2011 PB STERLING HOME 1/1/2011 UNIT III: HEALTH & SAFETY IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION BOOKLET SUBMITTED BY: MARIA ANTONIA BOC SUBMITTED TO: CHARLOTTE MILES SANDRA SMITH DECEMBER 12, 2011 CONTENTS: i. Introduction A. Location B. Aim C. View D. About our home E. Organizational Chart ii. Health and Safety iii. Trainings A. First Aid B. Fire Safety C. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) D. Manual Handling E. Infection Control F. Food Hygiene iv. Data Protection Act v. Whistle blowing Policy vi. Equal Opportunities and Discrimination vii. CRB and ISA Adult first checks viii. Disciplinary System ix. Confidentiality x. Disclosure Procedure xi. Legislations xii. Policies and Procedures for the safety of A. Residents B. Visitors C. Staffs xiii. Employers and employees responsibilities xiv. Accident/ Incident Reporting Procedures xv. Missing Service users/ Residents xvi. Fire and Health and Safety i. INTRODUCTION: This Staff Handbook provides you with a summary of the policies and procedures that operate in the Company. It should be read in conjunction with your Contract...
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...and Safety reprehensive it is important that we all understand the different legal requirements that involve working in a residential home. Below are listed some of the different legislations, policies and procedures that are within the legislations and how these are to a residential home setting and how they promote the safety of all service users, staff and visitors. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 The Health and Safety at Work at 1974 is a law that places a duty of care on all employers ‘to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work’ (healthyworkinglives, n.d.) The Health and Safety at work act was introduced in order to protect the service users, staff and visitors. This legislation covers issues such as, fire evacuation, lone working, security of premises, cleaning, body waste and primarily the safety of the staff, service users and visitors. Fire Evacuation This policy would be essential to uphold in a Health and Social care setting. Staff members in a Health and Social Care setting should ensure that all the service users are able to know where the safe fire exits are, employers would need to make sure that all employees are competent knowing where the fire evacuation meeting point are so that the staff can pass this on to the service users. A fire drill should be completed from time to time in order to simulate a real fire experience. In a residential home, Staff...
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...CHILD SAFETY MESSAGES | CURIOSITY DOESN'T JUST KILL CATS KEEP MATCHES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN | CHILDREN CAN'T PLAY WITH MATCHES IF THEY CAN'T FIND THEM | IT'S ADULTS THAT LEAVE MATCHES IN THE REACH OF CHILDREN | DON'T LEAVE MATCHES AND LIGHTERS LYING AROUND FOR LITTLE HANDS TO FIND | FIRE FACT MESSAGES | FIRE IS THE 3RD LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY | 300,000 PEOPLE ARE INJURED ANNUALLY BY FIRE PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY | WHEN ASLEEP YOU CAN'T SMELL SMOKE ACTUALLY IT WILL PUT YOU INTO A DEEPER SLEEP | MOST PEOPLE DIE IN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF A FIRE | A FIRE BURNING IN A HOUSE FOR 1 MINUTE GROWS 3 TIMES ITS ORIGINAL SIZE AND REACHES 50 TIMES IT SIZE IN 11 MINUTES | THE PRESENCE AND MAINTENANCE OF SMOKE DETECTORS INCREASES YOUR CHANCES OF SURVIVING A FIRE BY 50 PERCENTM | IS YOUR WATER HEATER SET BELOW A 120 DEGREES TO AVOID SCALDING? | | GENERAL MESSAGES | IF YOU DON'T WATCH YOUR COOKING YOU COULD BURN MORE THAN YOUR FOOD | FIRE CAN NOT START UNLESS YOU GIVE IT A PLACE TO START | NEVER COMBINE OR MIX ANY HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS | | FIRE EXTINGUISHER MESSAGES | A FIRE EXTINGUISHER CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE | A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS WORTHLESS IF IT CAN'T BE FOUND | HOME ESCAPE PLAN MESSAGES | DOES YOUR FAMILY HAVE A HOME ESCAPE PLAN? | HAVE YOU CONDUCTED A HOME FIRE DRILL? | SMOKE DETECTORS MESSAGES | A NEW BATTERY IN YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE | WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TESTED YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR? | WHEN WAS THE LAST...
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...ELECTRICAL SAFETY Safety in the workplace is job number one for employer and employee. It is especially important for those who install and service electrical system. Electrical safety defines as “Recognizing hazards associated with the use of electrical energy and taking precautions so that hazards do not produce injury or death”. Nothing can replace a worker or loved one that has died or suffered their reparable consequences of an electrical accident. Government statistics shows that electricity cause more than 20,000 fire a year, almost half of all accidental UK house fire. Each year, about 70 people are killed and 350,000 are seriously injured due to an electrical accident in the UK. Modern living has meant we use more and more electrical appliances in the home. For instance, just 20 years ago the average uk home had a hi-fi system and one TV whereas today it is more likely that there are at least two TVs, games console, microwave and computer.so that risk of electricity accidents in the homes are more higher than before. It has seen in the UK that there are lots of people drying their cloths on electrical heater. This is particularly dangerous and could cause electric shock or fire. Heater have ventilation slots to prevent overheating. If this slots are covered up, the appliance could over heat and catch fire. Many time people are drilling the wall to fix nail without knowing what...
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...Holiday Fire Hazard Saint Leo University HRA330 Holiday Fire Hazards The holiday season is typically observed from late November to early January. Events that are usually celebrated during this time include Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. During this time many people choose to celebrate these holidays by decorating their homes with electric lights, candles, banners, wreaths and the ever so famous Christmas tree. These decorations are meant to spread cheer and joy but unfortunately may increase the chances of fire in the home. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in 2011 there were an estimated 240 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 150 home fires involving holiday light. Together, these fires resulted in 21 deaths and $25.2 million in direct property damage. Each year, newspapers have tragic stories of families killed during the holiday season by fired ignited by the family Christmas tree and other holiday decorations. Typically, shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires. A dried out live tree is easily combustible. Candles, which carry open flames, that are not properly placed can be knocked over and ignite anything flammable around them. Pixie lights can also be fire culprits during the holiday season often due to improper use. Many people tend to overload the extension cords they use for their holiday lights...
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...talking about fire safety in your home and why you should take the proper steps in helping prevent fires from starting. Let’s face it, most people don’t think fire is that big of a deal to their daily life. But I’m here to tell you that it is…. I’m not saying you need to be looking over your shoulder for a fire everywhere you go, but you should be more vigilant of your surroundings. According to 2012 NFPA statistics there were 480,500 structure fires, 381,000 of which were residential structures. There were 2,405 deaths, 13,175 injuries and over 7 billion dollars’ worth of property loss… This means nearly 80% of structure fires occur in the home. So how do you prevent yourself from becoming one of these statistics? I’ll talk to you about smoking, cooking, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and dryers. And also some fire survival tips and fire planning that you should use. First I’ll talk about smoking and why you shouldn’t smoke in your home. Every year, almost 1,000 smokers and non-smokers are killed in home fires caused by cigarettes and other smoking materials. Fires caused by cigarettes and other smoking materials are preventable. Next is cooking, In 2010, cooking was involved in an estimated 156,400 home structure fires that were reported to U.S. fire departments. These fires caused 420 deaths, 5,310 injuries and $993 million in direct property damage. By following a few simple safety tips you can protect you and your family from a potential home fire. Why should you...
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...How Does the Triangle Factory Fire Effect us Today? The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire was tragic moment for the city of New York. You could have done many things to not start the fire. People don’t know for sure how it started, but we people today think a cigar was thrown into a bin which caused the fire. How does this affect our lives today? Well it does because this tragedy brought widespread attention to the dangerous sweatshop conditions of factories, and led to the development of a series of laws and regulations that better protected the safety of workers. 36 laws were enacted after the fire. Many health and safety laws enacted. 146 people died on March 25, 1911.The 36 laws enacted covered improved sanitation conditions such as...
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