Fire is found to be the number one unintended and unpredictable disaster that can happen to a warehouse or a manufacturing plant. It is found to be among the top 3 biggest risks in India. Despite the policies and continuous measures taken by the government to control the fire risks,the survey conducted by FICCI in 2018 stated that the organisations failure in maintaining the standards, equipment and fire safety training has been the primary reason for the disasters.
In interest with the warehouses and factories, we came up with tips to reduce the risk of fire to prevent loss of human and property.
Fire Fighting Equipment
Every warehouse or manufacturing plant must set up necessary fire safety equipment to tackle and get the situation under control in case of accident. Besides from maintaining the basic fire extinguishers and safety alarms, industries must set up a fire suppression system based on the size and places of failure.
All the safety equipment like extinguishers must be checked and replaced whenever necessary. Negligence is what ignites the fire in the first place.
Safe Storage
Taking necessary precautions to avoid danger by maintaining a safe industrial environment is as important as having the fighting equipment ready. Ensure that your warehouse is safely guarded and maintained. Not even slight possibility of chance for the ignition sources should be given to ignite the hazardous material. Special care should be taken if the manufacturing unit deals with usage and storage of hazardous material.
Safety of People handling heavy Equipment
Electrical short circuit is the most observed cause of the industrial fire accidents.Persons working with the equipment should wear protective clothing and be properly trained and capable of handling the equipment. Safety of the electronic equipment starts from the beginning – installation of equipment. Electronic equipment should be regularly maintained and checked for any damage.
Prepare for the disaster
By taking these necessary tips you can ensure safety, but fire comes in an unpredictable way. So, it is recommended to get the staff trained. It should be made mandatory for all the staff to go through the fire safety training and get them prepared. All the people working in the warehouse or manufacturing unit should be aware of the working of fire extinguishers and basic fire safety equipment.