The failure that kills many at once.
WHAT FIRE REQUIRES
Fuel, oxygen and a source of ignition.
WHAT PREVENTION MEANS
Separating those.
WHAT COMMON IGNITION SOURCES ARE
Electrical faults and overloading
Hot work: welding, cutting, grinding
Smoking Cooking Generators and fuel Heaters
WHAT COMMON FUEL SOURCES ARE
Stored materials and packaging Waste allowed to accumulate Flammable liquids Dust, in some processes
WHY WASTE ACCUMULATION MATTERS
It is the most preventable fuel source and the most common.
WHAT DETECTION REQUIRES
A means of detecting fire A means of raising the alarm Both tested
WHY TESTING
Untested alarms fail when needed, and this is discovered too late.
WHAT ESCAPE REQUIRES
Routes to a place of safety Routes kept clear, always Doors that open in the direction of escape and are not locked Signage Lighting that works without power
WHY CLEAR ROUTES MATTER MOST
Escape routes become storage, progressively, and it is the commonest fatal failure.
WHAT TO CHECK
Every route, regularly, physically.
WHAT EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRE
Correct type for the risk Accessible and unobstructed Serviced People trained to use them
WHY TYPE MATTERS
The wrong extinguisher on some fires makes them worse.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
An assembly point, and a way to account for people.
WHAT DRILLS PROVIDE
Evidence that the arrangements work.
HOW OFTEN
Regularly enough that everyone knows what to do.
WHAT TO RECORD
Tests, servicing, drills and findings.
