...Thesis Title: Fire Hazards in Dhaka City: An Exploratory Study Introduction Whereas, Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh has grown up haphazardly since the period of liberation creating the embryo of fire hazard and resulting into death, injuries as well as property damage. In fact, fire incidents have been recognized significant cause behind the greatest loss of life and property in Dhaka city. At present, Dhaka city is crowded with estimated population of more than 15 million people (Source: wikipedia), making one of the largest cities in the world having population density of 45,000/km2 or 115,200/sq mile (Source: wikipedia). With the passage of time, this ratio of density is ever increasing. Due to climate change issue, rural people are migrating to Dhaka city with an expectation of having least required livelihood. To meet up the need for habitation of these migrated people, more and more slums are being established without following any rules and plans. Unplanned city growth has also lead to the development of congested and unhealthy slums that are generally built with flammable materials. As a result, in the event of a fire, the fire spreads very rapidly causing great damage. There are many people in the city who lack knowledge about the safety or precautionary measures one should take to prevent a fire incident at their home or workplace. In addition, not many people also have proper knowledge or training about the preventive measures that the community should take...
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...420162043 Hang Yang SID: 420161998 Dan Zhi SID: 430429747 October 31st, 2014 The University of Sydney Faculty of Electrical Information and Engineering 1 Introduction This is a technique report that outlines the findings and recommendations of a safety inspection within the School of AMME. All of potential hazards and other issues performing on a variety of areas in AMME, R.F HALLIDAY LABORATORY and MECHAINICAL TESTING LABORATORY, which may not satisfy the University’s WHS Policy or the NSW WHS legislation, have been listed in the following parts. The recommended solutions and methods that will address these issues to reduce risk as well as decrease the potential hazards based on University’s WHS Policy and NSW WHS Legislation are also included in this technique report. The safety management for school of AMME especially for the R.F HALLIDAY LABORATORY and MECHAINICAL TESTING LABORATORY must obey University’s WHS Policy and NSW WHS Legislation on safe manufacturing and construction. Students’ and all the other operators’ safety and healthy shall be protected during building up the lab. The principle “safety and prevention first” are insisted during inspection. Some of the safety responsible system and equipment safety shall be improved. It is necessary to talk about the potential hazards in mechanical laboratory rooms to protect health and prevent possible incidents. 2 Hazard Identification and Explanation In this chapter, it will introduce the potential hazards...
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...Quezon City PERFORMANCE OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION (BFP): CONTRIBUTIONS TO FIRE MANAGEMENT A proposal submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for PA 199.2 By: Nheo Cervantes Geofel Soriano Adviser: Vicente Mariano September 27, 2011 I. Introduction Fires are one of the few calamities of which we can prevent. Besides the efforts of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the passing of the Revised Fire Code or RA 9514 in 2008, fires are still one of the leading man-made disasters in the Philippines. In 2011, there had already been several fires like the incident last February 7 which left 3000 families homeless. Other than that, most establishments, most notably in Baguio, are fire safety violators (Dar, 2011). These incidents bring into question the effectiveness of the actions and programs of the BFP in terms of their response to fire emergencies. Because of this, the group decided to make a study that would assess the effectiveness of the BFP's response methods, campaigns and projects, and would try to come up with proposals that would increase the effectiveness of fire management in the country. II. The Problem The research problem of the group would focus on the Bureau of Fire Protection’s response to fire incidences in a specific area. Ideally, the BFP should be able to effectively respond to fire emergencies within five (5) minutes which would lead to faster suppression of fire incidences. But in actuality, the BFP is...
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...Introduction Management of Fire Safety Procedures is an integral part of Safety management on ship. Fire Safety management procedure is the action on Fire Safety plan which are the collection of procedures and recorded information about the safety of various fire installations and the relevant procedures of fire safety. Fire safety management plan ensures acceptable standards relating to fire safety and the adherence and the standard maintenance. The safety plans provide, manage and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all those onboard and it also promote awareness and protection against hazards at workplace. The International Maritime Organisation (2009), ship safety is a subject that is currently receiving high attention by most countries; this was due to a number of serious vessel casualties that have occurred in recent years. (Howarth 1999), Fire Safety Management is “the application of policy, standards, tools, information and practices to the task of analysing, evaluating and controlling fire safety”. The introduction of a fire safety management model is useful for the analysis and measurement of the existing fire risks and possible recommendations for management to adopt 2.0 Fire Hazards onboard the Ship The causes of fire in a ship can be predictable; on few occasions it could be accidents that may not be preventable. Various work items and appliances can trigger fire on board. John G. Antherson (2000) states that the causes of fire on a ship aren't a lot...
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...of Fire Protection UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES National College of Public Administration and Governance Diliman, Quezon City PERFORMANCE OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION (BFP): CONTRIBUTIONS TO FIRE MANAGEMENT A proposal submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for PA 199.2 By: Nheo Cervantes Geofel Soriano Adviser: Vicente Mariano September 27, 2011 I. Introduction Fires are one of the few calamities of which we can prevent. Besides the efforts of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the passing of the Revised Fire Code or RA 9514 in 2008, fires are still one of the leading man-made disasters in the Philippines. In 2011, there had already been several fires like the incident last February 7 which left 3000 families homeless. Other than that, most establishments, most notably in Baguio, are fire safety violators (Dar, 2011). These incidents bring into question the effectiveness of the actions and programs of the BFP in terms of their response to fire emergencies. Because of this, the group decided to make a study that would assess the effectiveness of the BFP's response methods, campaigns and projects, and would try to come up with proposals that would increase the effectiveness of fire management in the country. II. The Problem The research problem of the group would focus on the Bureau of Fire Protection’s response to fire incidences in a specific area. Ideally, the BFP should be able to effectively respond to fire emergencies...
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...Consumer fire safety: European statistics and potential fire safety measures Versie: 431N8032/3.0, January 2009 This research study has been commissioned by the Consumer Council at the Austrian Standards Institute and was funded by the Austrian Ministry for Labour, Social Affairs and Consumer Protection. Netherlands Institute for Safety Nibra P.O. Box 7010 6801 HA Arnhem The Netherlands T +31 (0)26 355 24 00 F +31 (0)26 351 50 51 info@nifv.nl Consumer fire safety: European statistics and potential fire safety measures This research study has been commissioned by the Consumer Council at the Austrian Standards Institute and was funded by the Austrian Ministry for Labour, Social Affairs and Consumer Protection. Netherlands Institute for Safety Nibra: We develop expertise, contribute towards the professional development of the fire service, medical assistance in accidents and disasters and crisis management, and thereby enhance physical safety. Consumer fire safety: European statistics and potential fire safety measures Colophon Client: Contact: Title: Consumer Council, Austrian Standards Institute Heinestrasse 38, 1020 Vienna, Austria Dr. F. Fiala Consumer fire safety:European statistics and potential fire safety measures January 2009 Final report 3.0 431N8032 M. Kobes, MSc, BBE, MIFireE K. Groenewegen - Ter Morsche, MSc Dr. M.G. Duyvis Dr. J.G. Post (Head of the Research Department NIFV) Date: Status: Version: Project number: Authors: Project leader:...
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...5/3/2014 Electrical Hazards and Safety in Electrical Installations - Research Papers - Kksharma Login Join The Research Paper Factory Join Search Browse Saved Papers Search over 100,000 Essays Home Page » Computers and Technology Electrical Hazards and Safety in Electrical Installations In: Computers and Technology Electrical Hazards and Safety in Electrical Installations Electrical Hazards and Safety in Electrical Installations K K Sharma Lingaya’s University, Faridabad, Email: krishan_ksharma@yahoo.com Abstract: “Electrical Safety is not an option — it is absolutely necessary for workers and employers alike”. Please login to view the full essay... Safety in the workplace is job number one for employer and employee alike. It is especially important for those who install and service electrical systems. Nothing can replace a worker or loved one that has died or suffered the irreparable consequences of an electrical accident. No matter how much an employer tries to safeguard its workers or how much safety training is provided; the ultimate responsibility lies with the worker. The human factor is part of every accident or injury. The purpose of this paper is to identify electrical safety hazards and present ways to minimize or avoid their consequences. It is a guide for improving electrical safety and contains information about governmental regulations, industry-accepted standards and work practices. It presents ways to meet the standards and reduce...
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...meeting to be conducted in a simulated workplace. Page numbers in blue denote the appropriate section of the Student Workbook which you should refer to when necessary. Note: The work for this Assessment Task provides the basis for Assessment Tasks 2 and 3. Ensure you keep a copy of this completed assessment for future use. Assessment task Identify a relevant meeting to conduct in the workplace in which you are currently employed (or a workplace in which you have previously been employed) OR Create a simulated workplace and choose ONE of the following meetings to conduct within this simulated workplace: a) A meeting to agree on where to go on the company business retreat (Melbourne, Noosa or Fiji) b) A meeting to develop a fire evacuation plan and procedure for the simulated business c) A meeting to agree on a cleaning procedure for the simulated business. Remember, you only need to choose ONE of the above options in order to complete the assessment tasks. If you choose to use a simulated workplace, you will need to create all necessary details yourself when completing the tasks. Complete the workplace outline below. Name of business | Chads removalist | Description of business | Family run removalist business specializing in local and interstate home relocations. | Number of employees in your...
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...in New York City 146 people paid with their lives because of the unsafe working conditions that many workers endured during that time. Had just a few precautions been taken before that fateful night it is likely the loss of life would have been greatly reduced. This tragedy helped pave the way for new safety standards including better fire codes and factory safety standards. Industrial growth was proving to be hazardous to people’s health; America was now the world leader in industrial accidents. There was no denying the extremely harsh working conditions were to blame for many of the accidents. The workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory on the 9th floor were getting ready to go home, standing in single file with open purses so they could be checked to ensure they were not stealing from the company. It was the end of the day and the workers were giddy to be leaving, within moments chaos ensued. Flames had broken out on the 8th floor and as they had in the past workers grabbed pails of water to douse the flames only this time the fire spread quickly, before anyone was aware the 9th floor was engulfed in flames and there was no way out. Doors were locked and fire escapes were non-existent and many of the workers were trapped in a fiery inferno. People were choosing to jump, their clothing ablaze, their hair streamed up aflame as they leaped. People looked up in horror, they were helpless, all they could do was stand back and watch. Had this been a union shop the...
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...Abstract This paper will discuss fire safety for special needs students. It will discuss the organizational strategy that will include the intervention, the audience, goals, measurable learning outcomes, content outline and its relationship to other elements within the course. There will be an intervention designed for the course that will include the following: the topic, the time it will take, the room setup, the interactions of the students, the media, materials, learning objectives, Gagne Level, Taxonomy Level, Instructional strategy and the assessment plans. The conclusions that are drawn will be discussed. Fire Safety for Special Needs Students Project Name: Fire Safety for Special Needs Students Project Mgr: Linda Lee Learning Intervention It appears that the students in Ms. Lee’s special education class seem to be having difficulties learning basic survival skills. The classroom for children with special needs is designed like a home. Children are taught basic survival skills so that they will know what to do in an emergency. During a recent fire drill, the students held their hands over their ears instead of lining up at the door. Once we got them to the door we told them we are now going outside and four of the students turned toward the gym instead of toward the door that had been opened for them. In another case, while role-playing, the students were told that a classmate’s dress was on fire and was asked what to do, instead of answering...
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...Introduction In the 24th of December in 2015, a fire started in one of public hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The hospital is called Jazan General Hospital, in Jazan city located in the southwestern region. It is a governmental hospital that belongs to the ministry of health of Saudi Arabia. The fire was tragic, caused the death of 25 people and 127 injuries. The crisis grabbed media attention and different official entities in Saudi Arabia. This report will describe the situation and analyze the communication management of this crisis, how the ministry handled it, the communication effectiveness and some ethical issues. In addition, the report will provide some recommendations to handle such crisis. Situation Description Crisis Situation Overview The hospital in which the fire happened is located in the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia. That region has a low population number. The fire started early morning on Thursday, the 24th of December 2015. The tragedy is high, as 25 people died and 127 were injured. The numbers are big and that caused the incident to be considered as a national disaster. People in social media such as Tiwtter and Facebook started talking about the fire. Videos and pictures were spread around and people shared them. Some citizens volunteered to rescue people from the fire and help in evacuation. Initial response from the ministry was to acknowledge the fire incident. It stated also that the evacuation of children was successful and all children...
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...L - Fire Protection Physical Hazards Control; OSHT 1309 Freddy Sustaita Jr. Alisha Coneley November 19, 2015 Its 3:00pm, your sitting at your desk watching the clock, waiting for that longed for 5:00pm. All of a sudden, you start to smell smoke, then the fire alarms start blaring right outside of your office. Co-workers begin frantically running past your doorway toward the exit… There is a fire. What do you do? Do you run out of the door like others? Should you run through the office to make sure everyone else got out? You have no idea, you were not prepared for this. Your company is not prepared for this. Unfortunately this is a common occurrence throughout workplaces in America. Unfortunately, the lack of preparedness in the workplace for a fire kills hundreds of employees a year. Do not let this become your fate. Be prepared. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has established a set of regulations for employers to ensure that workplaces and employees are all prepared to respond at the sound of fire alarms. No matter what regulations OSHA puts into place, risks of injury or death can only be minimized and not eliminated. Workers often find themselves in a dangerous situation when attempting to put out an office fire. With proper training, personal protective equipment and safe work practices, employees chances of surviving a workplace fire increases drastically. This paper will discuss, significant regulatory requirements in regards to fire protection...
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...ABSTRACT The basic method for controlling building fires by fire departments is through the use of water, which is typically applied with manual hose lines or water monitors. This water can come from a municipal/city water supply, a private water supply, or from the fire department itself (i.e., water tenders). In order to effectively fight a fire, the water supply available must be adequate for the threat from the building and contents. The water requirements for firefighting include the rate of flow, the residual pressure required at that flow, the flow duration, and the total quantity of water required (Benfer and Scheffey, 2014). This paper aims on how to address the supply of water in cases of fire incidents in Iloilo City. It further wants to determine the status of water supply that will address the challenges encountered in cases of fire incidents in Iloilo City. This includes determining the status of installed fire hydrants in Iloilo City. Its existing number will be identified and the functionality will be tested with the assistance from the BFP personnel of Iloilo City. Other alternative sources of water used in fire suppression will also be identified and where they can be located. This paper also aims to identify other factors affecting water supply in cases of fire incidents in Iloilo City. It likewise intends to find out issues and challenges encountered during fire incidents in Iloilo City. Based on the results of the study, recommendations will be provided...
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...Managing Health and Safety In the Workplace There are many different potential risks in to a business when it comes to health and safety. Businesses have to make sure that they protect the employees and the general public from the health and safety risks. The many risks that a business can be effected with are: * Fire risks * Accident risk * Stress * Injuries These effect a business, because they have to make sure that every risks is thoroughly checked and that it is satisfactory of the law. These risks can be all identified in different places in a business. As these risks are dangerous to the employee, the employer or the general public these risks can take place anytime and in anyplace. Like the following if the risks are implemented then there can be different affects of the risk: Fire: The cause of fire can be dangerous. This type of risk can happen anywhere and cause many injuries and lots of damages. The employer and the employees have to make sure that they are able to identify fires, and that they know what to do if a fire happens. Accidents: Accidents can happen anywhere. The main places that accidents could happen are when there chemicals being used, when machinery is being used. Businesses have to try and prevent any health hazards at the work place. They have to make sure that the business is able to trade without there being any accidents or injuries to there employees or the general public. ...
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...SAFETY AND LABORATORY RULES for ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORIES Explanatory comments may be found below under Standard Operating Procedures APPROVED SAFETY GOGGLES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. NO FOOD, DRINKS OR SMOKING ARE ALLOWED. SHOES MUST BE WORN. No bare feet or thong sandals are allowed. WORK IS PERMITTED ONLY DURING SCHEDULED LABORATORY PERIODS. Work is not permitted in other laboratory periods unless space is available and written permission is obtained from your instructor. NO OPEN FLAMES ARE ALLOWED except as directed by the instructor. KNOW THE LOCATION OF FIRE EXTINQUISHERS, SAFETY EQUIPMENT, AND THE NEAREST EXIT. NO UNAUTHORIZED EXPERIMENTS MAY BE PERFORMED. DO NOT USE BROKEN OR CRACKED GLASSWARE. Check glassware before using it. NEVER TASTE OR SMELL CHEMICALS. AVOID CONTACT OF CHEMICALS WITH SKIN. The use of rubber gloves is recommended. DISPOSE OF CHEMICAL WASTE AS DIRECTED BY INSTRUCTOR. CLEAN YOUR WORK AREA AND PUT AWAY ALL EQUIPMENT AND GLASSWARE BEFORE LEAVING. Make sure equipment is put away in the correct locker - your personal locker or the common locker. PUT PAPER TRASH AND BROKEN GLASS IN TRASH CONTAINERS. KEEP INSTRUMENT ROOM CLEAN AND FREE OF PAPER. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES IN THE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY Any student working in an unsafe manner may be dismissed from the laboratory by an instructor. Attitudes and Preparation Come to laboratory periods on time and mentally prepared by studying the experiment and planning...
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