Fire
Prevention for Construction Site
Safety Officer Interview Q & A
Fire
Prevention Outdoors
1.Fires on any
industry, especially in construction sites are the cause of serious loss, both
of material and, in many cases, productivity.
2.The buildings
should be at least 4 meters apart to diminish the risk of fire spreading.
3.Food
halls and cooking accommodations shall be at least 6 meters away from any other
buildings for maintain a safe distance.
4.Ensure
the open spaces free from obstructions - The space between buildings shall not
be obstructed, either by materials, equipment or vehicles.
5. Double
ensure the highly flammable substances, gas cylinders, gasoline and other
fuels, paints and thinners, etc., shall all be stored in proper buildings well
away from the rest and clearly marked. The storage should be as per the manufacturer
SDS- Safety Data Sheet.
6.Provide appropriate
first aid fire fighting equipment, extinguishers, hosereels etc., shall be
located in all buildings and stores. Ensure employees are aware and make use of
it.
7.All FFE -
Fire Fighting Equipment shall be regularly serviced and inspected by the
competent employee.
8.Fuel
dispensation tanks for the vehicles or any other purposes, should be in
restricted areas, properly marked. Dispenser nozzles on the hose shall be of
the self-closing type. All tanks and hoses shall be grounded at two different location.
9.The flammable
liquids shall not be kept or transported in containers. Only approved
containers shall be used.
10.Spill
kit & Secondary containment to be maintained. Where there is the
possibility of spillage of flammable liquid, care shall all be taken that it
does not run into any drains or sewers. Drip trays shall be provided.
11.Provide
a legible signage in the storage area. STRICTLY observe NO SMOKING on Storage
& Handling flammable materials such as: Fuel, Paint, Plastic, Gas cylinder,
Wood etc.
Fire
Prevention Indoors
1.Ensure
the buildings shall be fitted with adequate smoke detectors as per the
requirements.
2.Public Buildings
- Mess halls, recreation centres and other public buildings shall be fitted
with alarm bells and push buttons.
3.On
locating a fire a employee shall first of all call the Fire Brigade by
telephone, giving his name, the exact location, type and any other helpful
information about the fire.
4.Provide
training to all employees on practical fire fighting. Only if you can do so at
no risk to yourself should you endeavour to attack the fire.
Saudi Aramco HSE Interview Q & A – Part 4
5.Switch
off all unused electrical equipment when you leave a building.
6.Do not
use homemade, taped, electrical connections, plugs, sockets, etc.
7.Do not overload
electrical sockets which leads short circuit & fire.
8.Only use
proper ashtrays, DO NOT put cigarette ash or butts in the trash bin.
9.Security
guards patrolling the buildings, offices, etc., shall be particularly alert for
fires. Those found in early stages can usually be controlled. Provide necessary
training to all security guards.
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