IN THE EVENT OF FIRE

• OPERATE CALL POINT

• CLOSE DOORS
• DO NOT RUN
• FOLLOW THE EXIT SIGNS
• GO TO YOUR ASSEMBLY POINT
 EVACUATION

• Use Your nearest available Fire

Exit
• Do not go back for personal
belongings
• Do not re enter building till
advised to do so
FOR EMERGENCY
Inform your immediate supervisor

Inform Engineering Dept -123

CALL Angelbert -0538548061 or Arif -0501918786

MEANS OF ESCAPE

• Keep all exit routes free from

obstruction.
• There is emergency escape
lighting in the corridor as well
as the staircase,
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Dangers of Fires

Toxic Fumes & Gases

Thick Black Smoke
Tremendous Heat
Structural Damage
Pollution
ASSEMBLY
POINT
Flammable gases,
liquids, solids
Hot surfaces
Electrical
equipment
Static
Fuel heat electricity
Smoking
materials
Naked flame

Oxygen

From the air

Oxidising substances
 SOURCES OF FUEL
• FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
• Ethanol, Acetone and a whole range
of other solvents
• FLAMMABLE GASES
• Hydrogen, Acetylene
• CARBONAECOUS MATERIALS
• Wood (benches, furniture), Paper
(tissues, books and office paperwork),
cardboard (boxes), foam and plastics
(packing materials, contents of
upholstered furniture), textiles
(clothing, curtains), animal bedding
materials.
SOURCES OF IGNITION
• NAKED FLAMES
• . Bunsen Burners
• HOT SURFACES
• . Hotplates
• FAULTY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
• Extension leads are a particular hazard and have
caused fires in the past).
• HEATERS
• Radiant or other types of heaters
• OBSTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT VENTILATION
• MACHINERY
• Materials stored up against vents of fridges and
centrifuges
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

• These require to be properly stored in a

fire rated cabinet
• These should have appropriate signage on
them
• Avoid excess storage of solvents
• Should be handled in well ventilated areas
( Fume Cupboards)
• Waste should be disposed of regularly
• Fume Cupboards should not be used as
storage areas
 FIRE DOORS
• All Fire Doors must be kept
closed
• when marked as Fire Door keep
Shut
• Unless they are electronically
designed to shut on a fire
activation
 FIRE DETECTION
AND
WARNING
• In some buildings there will be voice
activated warning
• In others either bells or sounders
• There is Smoke Detection in corridors
,stairwells, and some laboratories
• There is Heat Detection in plant rooms and
kitchen areas
• The alarm must be audible in all areas
Carbon Dioxide Electrical Carbon Dioxide Electrical
 Key Points for use of
Fire Extinguishers
• Know how they operate
• Always leave yourself an exit and ensure it
is clear

• Know the colour coding

• Never attempt to fight a fire Unless it is
Safe to do so
• Remember it can be dangerous to use the
wrong extinguisher
• Do Not Use if you have not be Trained
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
AND PROTECTION
• Extension Cords & Power Strips are for TEMPORARY use only!
• They may not be run through doorways, ceilings or windows

• Power Strips (Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors)

• FOR ELECTRONICS ONLY (Computer Equipment etc.)

• NOT FOR APPLIANCES (Refrigerator, Microwave Toaster,

Coffee Pot, Water Cooler etc.) 12

• Do not overload
• The number of outlets on the power strip does not indicate
how many devices can be connected
EXAMPLES OF A PROPERLY
USED POWER STRIP
STRIP IS NOT OVERLOADED
ONLY COMPUTER
(ELECTRICAL) EQUIPMENT IS
ATTACHED TO STRIP
CORDS ARE KEPT NEAT
NO EXTENSION CORDS ARE
ATTACHED TO POWER STRIP
POWER STRIP IS ATTACHED
DIRECTLY TO WALL OUTLET-
NO EXTENSION CORD IS USED
 EXAMPLES
OF AN
IMPROPERL
USED POWER STRIP
YPOWER STRIP IS OVERLOADED
DUE TO MINI-FRIDGE,
MICROWAVE, AND TWO-POT
COFFEE MAKER ALL ON ONE
EXTENSION
POWER STRIP
CORD IS USED
WITH POWER  APPLIANCES ARE CONNECTED TO
STRIP
A POWER STRIP (THEY SHOULD BE
CONNECTED DIRECTLY INTO A
WALL OUTLET)
 POWER STRIP IS NOT CONNECTED
DIRECTLY TO THE WALL OUTLET -
AN EXTENSION CORD IS USED
Not Permitted:
Cord plug with ground prong missing

Damaged TVSS rated power strip

Adapter enables circuit overload

Not Permitted:
Lamp extension cord, also damaged

Power taps

Adapter to change 3-prong plug

to 2-prong eliminating ground
 Electrical work is only to be performed by
qualified individuals
 Contact Engineering for ALL
electrical work
 Do not attempt to fix on
your own
 Attempting to repair
equipment
• yourself may create a 13

hazard
 Know and follow safe work rules and practices
 NO EXTENSION CORDS AS PERMANENT
WIRING
 POWER STRIPS ARE FOR ELECTRONICS ONLY
 Report all unsafe conditions to Engineering