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| QHSE DOCUMENTS-AWARENESS TRAINING ON ACTIVE FIRE TOOLBOX TALKS |
1. WHAT IS ACTIVE FIRE?
The term "Active Fire" typically refers to a fire that is currently burning, as opposed to a dormant or extinguished fire. In the context of fire safety and emergency response, "active fire" is used to describe a situation where flames, heat, and combustion processes are ongoing.
2. CATEGORIES OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES
When discussing fire safety measures, there are two main categories:
2.1 Active fire protection
2.2 Passive fire protection
3. EXAMPLES OF ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION
This involves measures and systems that require some degree of motion or response to work effectively. Examples include:
3.1 Fire extinguishers
3.2 Sprinkler systems
3.3 Fire alarms
3.4 Fire suppression systems
4. EXAMPLES OF PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION
Passive Fire Protection: This involves structural or design features that are built into the infrastructure to contain or slow down the spread of fire. Examples include:
4.1 Fire-resistant building materials
4.2 Fire doors
4.3 Fire-resistant windows
Initial fire safety knowledge is an important skill that can save your life on or off the job. Here we will break down the basic characteristics of a fire, important fire safety tips, what to do if you find yourself involved with a fire, and some discussion points for your group.
5. CHARACTERISTICS OF FIRE
5.1 To support fire, you must have; HEAT, FUEL, OXYGEN, and SUSTAINED CHEMICAL REACTION
5.2 A small fire can grow out of control in as little as 30 seconds.
5.3 A room involved in a fire can have a temperature of 100°C at floor level and 600°C at eye level. In less than 5 minutes a room can flashover.
5.4 Fire starts bright but will quickly turn the room pitch black from releasing smoke and toxic gases. Be familiar with your surroundings and evacuation routes!
6. FIRE SAFETY TIPS
6.1 An important fire safety tip is to look for and eliminate any potential fire hazards before they become a reality!
6.2 Know where pull stations and extinguishers are located.
6.3 Time is the biggest enemy, get out of the building!
6.4 If a fire, pull the nearest fire alarm if possible, if not, call for help from a safe location outside.
6.5 If smoke, stay as low to the ground as possible.
6.6 If safe, close all doors behind you as you leave the building.
6.7 Don’t use the elevator for evacuation because the shaft can act as a chimney. Elevators also present an entrapment hazard if they fail.
6.8 Never return to a burning building.
7. GROUP DISCUSSION TOPICS
7.1 Identify all “high-risk” areas in your facilities.
7.2 Where are the nearest fire extinguishers, pull stations, and your buildings' primary and secondary evacuation routes?
7.3 Can these areas be modified to eliminate or lessen the potential risk?
7.4 Identify if anyone has seen any close calls or fires during their tenure. How those situations were handled, good or bad?
7.5 Ask the group to list any unanswered fire safety questions or concerns.
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