There are many researches conducted in evaluating fire safety of different building occupancies. The evaluation techniques contributed immensely in providing better understanding of fire risk in buildings, thereby recommending measures to be taken in preventing loss of lives and properties. However, the development of these assessment methods was based on regulations of fire safety criteria and attributes in codes and standards for a particular occupancies. Thus representing and suiting the features of a particular country for which the assessment methods were made. This paper proposes an assessment framework for fire safety in Plastic factory buildings in Nigeria. The criteria and attributes of fire safety were extracted from the literature and their corresponding requirements base on codes and standards. A questionnaire was also administered during the pilot survey to (n=8) fire safety experts to rank the fire safety criteria and attributes, according to the level of their importance, using analytical hierarchy process(AHP) judgment scale. Expert choice 11 software was used in the analysis. The assessment framework for fire safety in plastic factory was proposed based on the experts’ judgment, for the fire safety criteria and attributes and their requirements in codes and standards. 1. INTRODUCTION It has been proposed that fire risk is an unwanted impending effect posed by a fire [1],which generally refer as an arithmetical value, that is a function of possibility and effect[2].Research in fire safety assessment can be dated back to the early 1970s. A lot of money have been spent in fire safety in some European countries and America with large portion to the performance-base fire design. The standard and the techniques of ... ... middle of paper ... ...fire safety in this type of occupancy. The use of this type assessment framework is new in Nigeria in any type of occupancy. Hence, this research will be a guide to conduct other researches in fire safety risk assessment and evaluation, for other group occupancies. This will improve the fire safety in Nigeria as it faces great challenges. Furthermore, the research would also create awareness to Nigerian government to embark on a serious fire safety inspection, since a specific evaluation tool for each type of occupancy would be developed. It would also go a long way in helping company administration to know the extent of risk they are exposed to. 6. AKNOWLEDGMENT The authors would like to acknowledge the support given to them by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (ETF) Nigeria and Universiti Tecknologi Malaysia which without this research may not have been conducted.
In conclusion, it is clear that situations like this could easily be prevented with a few vitals steps. The first step in the line of prevention is restriction of flammable materials in nightclubs and other buildings, especially in enclosed spaces. Second is the installation of fire prevention systems—fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and fire alarms with early notification to the local fire authorities. Also, the prevention of using dangerous pyrotechnics in enclosed spaces is imperative. Finally, the need for sufficient exits is vital to the safety of the people in any building, especially a crowed nightclub.
In 1973, one of the most influential reports to ever come out of the fire service was created. This report would change the fire service forever and still to this day have a great impact on the way things are done in the fire service. One of the most impacted sectors within the fire service is the way firefighters perceive and implement fire prevention strategies and techniques. This report was called “America Burning” and was published by the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. The report was sent directly to the president of the United States of America, who at the current time was Richard
In this assessment, I will be explaining and justifying the method used in my metalwork shop. I’ve divided the potential and more common hazard in four areas: Machinery, Manual handling, Electricity and the workshop are in general. Below each heading, my justification, according with local policies and legal requirements, is written and explained.
To determine how the fire prevention systems in a structure weather an earthquake, a test was conducted at the University of California, San Diego, in 2012. The test was preformed outside on a 5 story building, located on an
"Fire Protection." Encyclopedia of American Industries. Ed. Lynn M. Pearce. 6th ed. Vol. 3: Finance, Service & Public Administration Industries. Detroit: Gale, 2011. 3099-102. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.
Benjamin recommended that to contact with the local fire station and invite the firefighter as a role model comes to student classroom for a fire safety presentation on fire prevention and talk about what to do in case of a fire during some situation (Vicgovau, 2016). This is where children learning involves professional from public services including education. It aims to encourage children to develop motivation and high aspirations for their learning that ongoing relationship and interaction support children’s success in learning (Vicgovau,
In its very nature, fire is destructive. It consumes everything its near, using a wide range of transfer methods to feed itself. In order to keep the work environment safe, the National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] developed standard NFPA 25 to set the criteria for the upkeep of water-base protection systems. To get a better idea on the importance of NFPA 25, it is important to understand its purpose and its influences on protection and firefighter safety.
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Every year communities struggle each year around the nation with issues of life safety. In 2012, the nation’s fire departments responded to 31,854,000 responses that resulted in the deaths 0f 2,855 civilians and injuring 16,500 causing an estimated $12,427 million dollars in damage. (United States Fire Administration, 2014) These incidents put at risk 345,950 career and 783,300 volunteer firefighters that resulted in the deaths of 81 individuals (U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2013) and nearly 70,000 reported injuries. ( Karter & Molis, 2013) These numbers represent incidents that are determined to be in the line of duty but do not take into consideration the long-term health risk issues that may develop. Evidence shows that he hazards associated with Fire and Emergency Services are consistent across the board whether paid or volunteer and jeopardize the lives and health of each individual, placing administrative and physical control measures reduces this risk to firefighter within an organization. While it is impossible to eliminate the hazards firefighters face, it is important to identify these hazards as the first step in reducing the potential for loss of life and wellbeing both physically and mentally.
The first fire engines, which appeared in the 17th century, were very simple, they consisted of tubes on runners, long poles, or wheels. Most fire fighting consist of applying water to the burning material. Cooling it to the point at which combustion is no longer possible (“fighting”). A fireman's job is to make the building that is on fire be not on fire and extinguish the fire. The engines were used at every fire and they were one of the most useful tools they had at the time. Back in the 17th century technology was not advanced enough to get the job done but now we have many options and tools to help
There have been significant advancements in approaches to ensure on account of bushfire – from family unit escape designs, to proceeding with innovation in putting out fires techniques and all the more as of late since sensational fire occasions, building plan. Australian Standards have created AS 3959, and as a feature of that, a framework that decides your Bal Assessment. In the BAL, it gives an arrangement
This research topic is originated from my experience in working in the fire service since nineteen ninety seven. In the last sixteen years I have moved up the ranks from probationary fire fighter to fire lieutenant. I am currently hold the rank of fire lieutenant. This topic is very important to me because one day at work I can be the Incident Commander on a incident, to the o...
He has egg on their face and his throat is a desert… A class full of peers gazes upon him with stone cold eyes. Judgement is emitted from them at such intensity, that he fears of getting burned. His team had such high hopes of success right from the beginning, but unbeknownst to him, it was a pipe dream. Panic ensues and the reality of his project sets in that he is utterly doomed. There are no saving graces for him in the classroom sadly, and he knows that his transcript will forever have an ugly mark on it. The question that begs to be answered is, how did he end up with such a fate?
Fire extinguishers are portable fire equipment which plays a vital role in any place since there are under circumstances that fire fighters are not absolutely essential wherein extinguishers are capable to fight the fire.
Chemical and fire hazards in the workplace cause serious injuries that in most cases are fatal.