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Emergency Preparedness PDF
Emergency Preparedness PDF
PREPAREDNESS
No matter how committed an
industrial company may be in terms of
occupational health and safety
program implementation, the
probability of an emergency may arise
at the least expected scenario. Should
this happen, do we know what to do?
Are we aware of our very own
emergency procedure?
EMERGENCY
A sudden, unexpected
occurrence demanding
immediate action.
Accident don’t just
happened…
“TO HAVE
NO FIRE
AT ALL”
THRU:
EDUCATION / ORIENTATION
ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRE BRIGADE
ORGANIZATION
EXERCISE / TRAINING
- FIRE DRILL
- HANDS-ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER
IGNITION SOURCES OF FIRE
FIRE
is a rapid, self-sustaining oxidation process
accompanied by the evolution of heat and light
Flame
Heat
Smoke
Fire Gases
Fire Gases
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide
Ammonia
Hydrogen Chloride
Sulfur Dioxide
Classes of Fire
Class A
Occur in ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper,
rugs and rubbish.
Class B
Occur in vapor-air mixture over the surface of flammable liquids,
such as gasoline, oil, thinners.
Class C
Occur in or near energized electrical equipment where non-
conducting extinguishing agents must be used.
Class D
Occur in combustible metals, such as magnesium, potassium,
powdered aluminum, zinc.
TRIANGLE OF FIRE
FUEL HEAT
OXYGEN
TETRAHEDRON
FUEL HEAT
CHEMICAL
CHAIN
REACTION
OXYGEN
INCIPIENT PHASE – or beginning of fire
• oxygen is plentiful
• Temp has not built to high peak
• Breathing not difficult
• Direct water application
• Ventilation: not a problem
• Little steam production
FREE BURNING PHASE – fire begins to deplete the
room’s oxygen supply and temperature greatly
increased.
Cooling
Smothering
Starvation
Inhibition
Is an appliance designated to be
carried and operated by hand
containing an extinguisher
medium which can be expelled
by the action of internal
pressure and be directed on to a
fire.
Be kept fully charged and in their designated
places
Be located along normal paths of travel
Not to be obstructed or obscured from view
Not to be mounted higher than 5’ (1.5m.) to the top
of the extinguisher, if they weigh 40 lbs (18kg.) or
less but heavier, not more than 3.5’ (1m.)
Be inspected by at least monthly to make sure
they are in their designated location, not tampered
with nor actuated and do not have corrosion nor
other impairments.
Re-charge or repair to ensure operability and
safety. A tag should show the date and signature
of the person performing the service.
Be hydrostatically tested.
Be selected on the basis of hazard, degree and
area to be protected.
Located on the maximum travel distance, unless
there are extremely hazardous conditions. Do not
exceed 75’ (23m.) for Class A extinguishers or 50’
(15m.) for Class B extinguishers.
Report used extinguishers Watch for tampering
Recharge properly Do not mix dry chemicals
Watch for corrosion Keep nozzle clean
Check for low pressure Conduct regular inspection
Types of Portable FX
Carbon Dioxide
Dry Chemical (Ordinary & Multi-
Purpose)
Aqueous Film Forming Foam
(AFFF)
Halon 123
Dry Powder
General Operating Steps
Third-Degree Burns
• cover the burn with a dry, non-sticking, sterile dressing
or a clean cloth.
• treat the victim for shock by elevating the legs and
keeping the victim warm with a clean sheet or blanket
is a rapid movement of victim from unsafe place
to a place of safety/