What are the basic fire safety measures?
Any and all buildings that have the movement of people need to adopt some basic fire safety measures in order to avoid major losses or even tragedies involving lives.
Know the basic fire safety measures:
Prevention:
Preventing fires from starting should be a priority in buildings, especially in those where people circulate. This is because, even if it is quickly controlled, fire causes damage and losses, in addition to being capable of injuring people. Click Here for Advance Fire Safety training
Check out some basic safety measures focused on fire prevention:
– Adoption of safety standards provided for by law and in the technical instructions of the Fire Department;
– Awareness raising and/or training of permanent employees or residents, so that they know (and avoid) the main causes of fire;
– Pay attention to regulatory standards on the storage and use of flammable gases and liquids;
– Pay attention to the rules for safe use of kitchens;
– Adequacy of electrical installations so that there is no overload or poor conditions;
– Maintaining the environment without the accumulation of waste and flammable materials;
– Provision of suitable places for smoking and disposal of cigarette butts and matches;
– Carrying out preventive maintenance on the entire fire protection system.
Combat and Security:
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to prevent a fire from occurring and when this happens, it is important to take action to combat the flames. The objective is to ensure that the fire is quickly controlled to avoid major damage.
Check out some basic safety measures focused on firefighting:
– Preparation and execution of a fire project that includes combat equipment and devices, such as extinguishers, automatic showers and fire hydrants;
– Training of a fire brigade, in the case of larger buildings with constant movement of people, to guide occupants and effectively combat fire;
– Development of efficient and appropriately sized escape routes and emergency exits;
– Maintenance of combat equipment so that it is always in full working order, as well as alarms and signaling;
– Adoption of passive measures, such as compartmentalization and Control of Finishing and Coating Materials (CMAR);
– Rapid activation of the Fire Department.
To ensure the safety of employees, residents, customers, service providers and other occupants, however, it is important to hire a professional team, duly qualified and certified to provide fire safety services. Click Here for fire warden course
The technical standards and laws in force on fire protection are very specific and serve to protect buildings, the assets of companies and other establishments and especially the lives of those who travel through the area, daily or sporadically. Experienced professionals are accustomed to the authorities’ requirements, which makes the process faster and more efficient.
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