{"id":1709,"date":"2019-01-18T12:59:33","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T09:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/office12.gr\/odigoi-melwn\/what-to-do-in-case-of-fire\/"},"modified":"2019-04-03T12:49:28","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T09:49:28","slug":"what-to-do-in-case-of-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/office12.gr\/el\/resident-guides\/what-to-do-in-case-of-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in case of fire in the workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"Fires are especially dangerous if people don\u2019t know what to do.\r\n<h2>Prevention is better than the cure.<\/h2>\r\nWhilst a simple concept, the fire triangle is a scientific principle that is important for all people to be aware of. <strong>Understanding how fires sustain themselves is essential background information in situations where you may have to use fire safety equipment.<\/strong>\r\n<h4>The Fire Triangle Explained<\/h4>\r\nWe will be summarising the fire triangle, and the lesser known fire tetrahedron, in order to give you vital insight into what maintains a fire. <br><br>\r\n<h5>What is the Fire Triangle?<\/h5>\r\nThe fire triangle is the three components needed to ignite and sustain a fire. The three ingredients of a fire triangle are; heat, fuel and oxygen.\u00a0If just one of these components is removed, the fire triangle will collapse and the fire will be extinguished.\r\n<br><br>\r\n<h6>Let\u2019s explore these components in more detail.<\/h6>\r\n<br><br>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1223\" src=\"https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/FIRE-TRIANGLE-300x300.png\" alt=\"FIRE-TRIANGLE\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/FIRE-TRIANGLE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/FIRE-TRIANGLE-300x300-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/FIRE-TRIANGLE-300x300-100x100@2x.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br><br>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Heat<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nA source of heat is required in order for ignition to occur. Different materials have different \u2018flash points\u2019 e.g. the lowest temperature at which they ignite.\u00a0Unfortunately, combustion reactions also produce heat as they burn, further increasing the temperature of the fuel. For some types of fire, the heat can be cooled with the application of water.\r\n<ul><br><br>\r\n \t<li>Fuel<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nA fire cannot begin if there is no material to burn. Homes and businesses are full of flammable materials, such as paper, oil, wood and fabrics. Any of these can serve as a fuel for a fire.\u00a0Some materials burn more easily than others. Fuels are probably the most difficult \u2018side\u2019 of the fire triangle to remove, so it\u2019s wise to store them appropriately to prevent them becoming a fire hazard.\r\n<ul><br><br>\r\n \t<li>Oxygen<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nTo sustain the combustion reaction, oxygen (or an oxidising agent) is needed, as it reacts with the burning fuel to release heat and CO2. Earth\u2019s atmosphere consists of 21% oxygen, so there is plenty available to trigger a fire if the other two components are present.\u00a0Fire blankets and certain fire extinguishers remove the oxygen \u2018side\u2019 of the triangle by removing it or displacing it, causing suffocation and thereby ceasing the combustion reaction.<br><br>\r\n<h5>Fire Triangle Facts<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Normal air contains 21% oxygen.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fuel may also contain oxygen.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Heat sources include: the Sun, hot surfaces, sparks, friction and electrical energy.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fuel sources can be a solid, liquid or gas.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><br>\r\n<h5>What is the Fire Tetrahedron?<\/h5>\r\nThe fire tetrahedron is a slightly more complex model to describe the components needed to ignite and sustain a fire. It is a four-sided geometric representation of the four factors necessary for fire:\r\n<br><br>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1222\" src=\"https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/FIRE-TETRAHEDRON-300x300.png\" alt=\"FIRE-TETRAHEDRON\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/FIRE-TETRAHEDRON-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/FIRE-TETRAHEDRON-300x300-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/FIRE-TETRAHEDRON-300x300-100x100@2x.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Fuel \u2013 any substance that can combust.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Heat \u2013 heat energy sufficient to cause ignition.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Oxidizing agent \u2013 air containing oxygen.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Chemical chain reaction \u2013 sufficient reaction energy to produce ignition.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h6>Fire Tetrahedron Explained<\/h6><br><br>\r\n\r\nThe fire tetrahedron includes the three components covered in the fire triangle, with the addition of a chemical chain reaction.\r\n<br>\r\nThis model is simply adding another dimension onto the traditional fire triangle model by treating the chemical reaction as its own separate component. Some fire extinguishers work by applying extinguishing agents to the fire to inhibit the chemical reaction on a molecular level.\r\n<h3>Steps to take if there\u2019s a fire in the workplace.<\/h3>\r\nIt is critical for the residents to make sure that they are aware of the <strong>fire safety plans and procedures<\/strong> in place, along with the location of <strong>fire extinguishers and escape routes<\/strong>.\u00a0 They should familiarise themselves with the below tips about what to do if ever there\u2019s a fire in the workplace.\r\n<h4>Step 1 \u2013 Raise the Alarm<\/h4>\r\nAnyone discovering a fire should raise the alarm immediately, regardless as to how small the outbreak is or how innocuous it appears to be. Fires can develop very quickly and every second counts.\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/fire-alarm-office12.jpg\" alt=\"fire-alarm-office12\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe Fire &amp; Rescue Service should be called (at 199), with the name, address and full postcode of the property given clearly, along with any helpful information such as the fire type and location.<br><br>\r\n\r\nIf the alarm has sounded automatically, assigned office fire marshals should investigate the alarm condition as everyone else evacuates the building. If it is a genuine fire condition, and if the fire is small and manageable (about the size of a waste paper bin on fire), and the appropriate type of fire extinguisher is available, then somebody may attempt to extinguish the fire, but only if they have been trained to do so.You can see below &#8220;How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher&#8221; for instructions.<br><br>\r\n\r\nThey should make sure that their escape route is never compromised by the fire, as well as ensuring they are confident that they understand the fire type and adjacent risks. Similarly, they should retreat if, despite their best efforts, the fire continues to grow. Fire marshals will \u201csweep\u201d their designated areas of the building to ensure that everyone is out safely.<br><br>\r\n<h5>In Summary:<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Raise the alarm.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Call the Fire Service.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fire Marshals should check escape routes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Step 2 \u2013 Evacuate<\/h4>\r\nEvacuation should be prompt and calm, with everyone making their way to exit.\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1221 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/exit-plan-.jpg\" alt=\"exit-plan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/exit-plan--600x400@2x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/exit-plan--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/exit-plan--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/exit-plan--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/office12.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/exit-plan--600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\r\n\r\nYou should shut own any hazardous machinery or processes in line with the fire evacuation procedure for the site.\r\n<br><br>\r\nDo not stop to collect any personal belongings.Never use lifts in the event of a fire \u2013 this is because the lift could stop working, trapping you inside, or the doors could open on the afflicted level and expose the occupants to flames, heat and toxic gases.\r\n<br><br>\r\nHead directly to the nearest emergency fire exit. Put your hand against any doors you go through to check that the fire is not on the other side. The last person out should try to close doors behind them to prevent the fire spreading through the building\u2019s \u201cfire compartments\u201d and also to reduce the level of oxygen available in any room to feed the fire.\r\n<br><br>\r\nIf the escape route is affected by smoke, drop down onto the ground and crawl, as the available air will be cleaner closer to the ground.<br><br>\r\n<h5>In Summary:<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Be prompt and calm.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Turn off any hazardous machinery.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do not stop to collect personal belongings.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Head to the nearest fire exit.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOnce you have exited the building, a\u00a0headcount (or nominal roll call) should be performed, making sure that any visitors are accounted for.<br><br>\r\n\r\nYou should not re-enter the building until told to do so by an attending Fire Officer.\r\n<h4>If You Become Trapped Inside<\/h4>\r\nTry and get to a room with a window.\r\n<br>\r\nIf you\u2019re on the first floor, open a window and lower yourself to arm\u2019s length, then drop to the floor.\r\n<br>\r\nNever jump from a window and make sure to first throw down some soft materials onto the ground outside.\r\n<br>\r\nIf you\u2019re too high up to attempt this, then use the window to call for help and also call 199.\r\n<br>\r\nBlock the gaps under doors with materials such as clothing, bedding, towels etc. to prevent smoke from entering.\r\n<br><br>\r\nIf your clothes ever catch fire, don\u2019t run around as this will fan the flames; instead, remember:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Stop<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Drop<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Roll<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nStop immediately, drop to the ground and roll to smother the flames.\r\n\r\n<br><h3>Workplace Fire Safety Checklist<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<h4>Alarm Systems<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Fire detection and alarm system<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Alarm tests are conducted regularly<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Fire Procedures<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Fire safety procedures\r\n*Consider number of employees, visitors and people with disabilities, while designing escape routes and plans<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Fire Safety Equipment<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Fire extinguishers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Emergency lighting and signage<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Placed evacuation plans<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Other<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Electrical system checked and maintained regularly to apprehend faults before they become a problem<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Combustible materials stored away safely in well-ventilated areas<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ovens, microwaves and stoves cleaned regularly<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No flammable items are housed near hot surfaces<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Appliance cords are not left trailing or dangling<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher<\/h3>\r\n\r\nWatch this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BLjoWjCrDqg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a> created by the Fire Equipment Manufacturers&#8217; Association to learn how to assess a potential fire situation and use a portable fire extinguisher in the event of a fire emergency.\r\n<br><br>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"video-container\">\r\n<iframe class=\"resp-iframe\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BLjoWjCrDqg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<h4>Remember P.A.S.S. technique<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Pull the pin<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Aim the nozzle<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Squeeze the levers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sweep from side-to-side<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Steps to take if there\u2019s a fire in the workplace. 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