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FIRE WATCH MAN TRAININGFIRE WATCH MAN TRAINING

Azmeel HSE Department

JIC of Cooling Plant JIC of Cooling Plant Dawood AkbarAzmeel HSE Department (098-C58)

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Complex ProjectSaudi Kayan Petrochemical Complex Project

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Fire Watch Man TrainingFire Watch Man Training

BASIC FIRE SAFETY:BASIC FIRE SAFETY:PREVENTION, PREVENTION,

PREPAREDNESS PREPAREDNESS &&

CONTROLCONTROL



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Conduct pre-job inspection Ensure no presence of flammable / combustible materials Ensure that flammable gas test is conducted (where applicable) Ensure covering of ground holes, drains, sewers, cracks in the immediate

vicinity Watch for fires in all exposed areas Know emergency contact numbers / location of communication stations /

telephones Extinguish manageable fires Sound the alarm, if necessary, to alert affected personnel Summon external assistance i.e. fire service (998) Stop work if deemed necessary Wet or flush the ground with water Be aware of prevailing wind direction Know the nearest Safe Assembly Points & possible alternate routes Guide the group to safe assembly points during evacuation

Fire Watch Duties & ResponsibilitiesFire Watch Duties & Responsibilities



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When is fire watch required? When hot work is conducted in areas where :

Flammable gas or vapor maybe present Fire might be developed from combustible materials / gases Special condition warrants

Person authorized as fire watch

A person nominated by his Supervisor who has received basic Fire Watch / Fire Extinguisher Training and has adequate exposure in hot work operations.

Primary role of a fire watch

To prevention / control fire

Fire Watch RequirementFire Watch Requirement



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Distribution of Fire Extinguishers:

Visible from all directions Easily accessible (within immediate reach) Near normal path or travel (entrance / exit ways) Installed on an 'area-by-area' or 'floor-by-floor' basis Free from sight and travel obstruction Within 15.25 m (50 ft) max. travel distance (Class B Hazards) Within 22.7 m (75 ft) max. travel distance (Class A Hazards) Reasonably away from immediate source of fire (e.g. stationary

machine, flammable storage, etc.) One 20 lbs. unit (minimum) for each mobile equipment One 20 lbs. unit (minimum) for every hot work group

Basic Fire Safety Cont’dBasic Fire Safety Cont’d



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Basic Fire Safety Cont’dBasic Fire Safety Cont’d Inspection of Fire

Extinguishers Accessibility / visibility Inspection tag / coding Plastic seal Lock pin Gauge (stored pressure) CO2 Cartridge (cartridge type) Weight (CO2 type) Nozzle Shell, bottom Label General condition



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COMMON COMMON FIRE HAZARDS / FIRE HAZARDS /

CAUSES OF CAUSES OF FIREFIRE



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What is fire?

A fire is a chemical reaction that involves 3 elements: fuel, oxygen and heat (source of ignition)

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Fuel - Any combustible material: solid, liquid or gas. Oxygen - The air we breathe is about 21 percent oxygen.

Fire only needs an atmosphere with at least 16 percent oxygen.

Heat - Heat is the energy necessary to increase thetemperature of the fuel to a point where sufficientvapors are given off for ignition to occur.

Chemical Reaction - A chain reaction can occur when the otherthree elements are present in the properconditions and proportions.

How do fires start? (Elements of Fire)



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Common Fire Hazards….Common Fire Hazards….

Hot Work / Open Flame Operation Without Hot Work / Open Flame Operation Without Spark ContainmentSpark Containment



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Improper Storage of Flammable MaterialImproper Storage of Flammable Material

Flammable



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Improper Handling of Flammable Material / Improper Handling of Flammable Material / Careless SmokingCareless Smoking



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Careless SmokingCareless Smoking



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Unattended HeatersUnattended Heaters



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Poor House KeepingPoor House Keeping



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Improper FuelingImproper FuelingUse Safety Can



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Spontaneous CombustionSpontaneous CombustionGreasy / Oily Rags



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Overloaded OutletsOverloaded Outlets


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Over Rated Fuse / Faulty ConnectionsOver Rated Fuse / Faulty Connections



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NonNon--intrinsically Safe Equipmentintrinsically Safe Equipment



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HOW CAN HOW CAN FIRES BE FIRES BE

PREVENTEDPREVENTED



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Class A - Extinguish ordinary combustibles by cooling the material below its ignition temperature and soaking the fibers to prevent re-ignition. Use pressurized water, foam or multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers.

How can fires be controlled / extinguished?How can fires be controlled / extinguished?Class

Fires in any ordinary combustibleMaterials i.e. trash, wood, paper, etc



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Preventive Measures

Maintain good housekeeping Place oily / greasy rags in covered

containers (potential source of spontaneous combustion)

Keep open flame operations isolated / controlled (35 Ft clear radius min.)

100 % spark containment (use of fire blanket or non combustible barrier for hot work)

Class

Fires in any ordinary combustibleMaterials i.e. trash, wood, paper, etc

How can fires be Prevented ?How can fires be Prevented ?



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Class

Flammable liquids or gases

Class B - Extinguish flammable liquids, greases, or gases by removing the oxygen, preventing the vapors from reaching the ignition source. Foam, carbon dioxide, ordinary dry chemical and halon extinguishers may be used to fight Class B fires.Follow MSDS.

How can fires be controlled / extinguished?How can fires be controlled / extinguished?



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Control Measures:

Don't refuel gasoline - powered equipment while it's engine running or still hot.

Keep flammable liquids stored in tightly closed, self-closing, spill-proof containers (safety can).

Store flammable liquids away from spark-producing sources.

Use flammable liquids only in well-ventilated areas.




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Class


How can fires be Prevented ?How can fires be Prevented ? Preventive Measures

Good storage practice:

Protected / isolated / ventilated storage area

Use safety can for flammable liquids

Ventilation



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Class



safety can

Preventive Measures Proper handling



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Class


Preventive Measures Never allow open flame / source of

ignition near flammable liquids / gases (35 Ft. clear radius min.)

Restrict smoking



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Class


Preventive Measures

Understand MSDS



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Class


Fires in “LIVE”Electrical equipment

Class C - Extinguish energized electrical equipment by using an extinguishing agent that is not capable of conducting electrical current. Carbon dioxide, ordinary dry chemical, multipurpose dry chemical and halon fire extinguishers may be used to fight Class C fires. DO NOT USE water extinguishers on energized electrical equipment.



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Class



Preventive Measures

Look for old wiring, worn insulation, broken and loose electrical fittings.

Prevent motors from overheating by keeping them clean and in good working order.

Utility lights should always have some type of wire guard over them. Heat from an uncovered light bulb can easily ignite ordinary combustibles.

Never install a fuse rated higher than specified for the circuit.

Investigate any appliance or electrical equipment that smells strange. Unusual odors can be the first sign of electrical fire.

Don't overload wall outlets. Two outlets should have no more than two plugs.

Good maintenance program of all electrical appliances



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Class



Control Measures:

Look for old wiring, worn insulation and broken electrical fittings.

Prevent motors from overheating by keeping them clean and in good working order.

Utility lights should always have some type of wire guard over then. Heat from an uncovered light bulb can easily ignite ordinary combustibles.

Never install a fuse rated higher than specified for the circuit.

Investigate any appliance or electrical equipment that smells strange. Unusual odors can be the first sign of electrical fire.

Don't overload wall outlets. Two outlets should have no more than two plugs.



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Class

D


Class D - Extinguish combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium with dry powder extinguishing agents designated for the material involved.



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HOW CAN HOW CAN FIRE BE FIRE BE

CONTROLLEDCONTROLLED



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What To Do In Case Of Fire ?What To Do In Case Of Fire ?

First Rule – KEEP CALM! Remember how to R A C E during a fire

R – rescue personnel in immediate danger

A – alert others; yell out “fire, fire!” or activate firealarm

C – contain; close doors, windows (don’t lock)

E – extinguish / evacuate; extinguish manageable fire, apply PASS method / evacuate the area. If fire is beyond control, call Fire Dept.



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Never Attempt To Fight A Fire If……Never Attempt To Fight A Fire If……

Your instinct tells you not to do soYou don’t know what is burningYou suspect toxic fumes that you might inhaleThere is no sure “way out” behind youYour escape route is obstructed There is no fire extinguisher nearbyThe fire is beyond control



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Stop - where you areDrop - to the floor or ground Roll - around on the floor or ground

STOP, DROP and ROLL …This will smother the flames, possibly saving your life. If a co-worker catches on fire, smother the flames by grabbing a blanket or rug and wrapping him up in it. That could save him from serious burns or even death.

What to do if someone catches on fire?Basic Fire Safety Cont’dBasic Fire Safety Cont’d



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What to do if someone catches on fire?Basic Fire Safety Cont’dBasic Fire Safety Cont’d

1) First Rule…Keep calm, try not to panic. 2) Alert others, activate fire alarm3) Shut doors & windows (but don’t lock). 4) If manageable, extinguish fire with hand held fire extinguisher. Apply ' PASS '

method :5) Leave the area via nearest exit (never use elevator). If trapped in an enclosed

area or building: never open a closed door without feeling it first. If the door is hot, try another exit. get to your hands and knees and crawl. The possibility of inhaling smoke is less near

the floor. Make use of any available shield such as blankets or tarps - these will help you get out

of the area with less risk of injury. Wet handkerchief or clothes over your nose will also help cut down the smoke intake.

Proceed to pre-designated safe assembly area



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How To Use Portable Fire Extinguisher?Basic Fire Safety Cont’dBasic Fire Safety Cont’d

APP. 3 Meters( 10 feet )

Wind

P - pull the pin or puncture cartridge

A - aim at base of flame

S - squeeze the trigger

S - sweep from side to side



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Mode of Extinguishing Action(Multipurpose Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher)

Burning MaterialCaution: Watch for reflash / reignition from deep seated fires

Extinguishing agent cannot penetrate below burning surface



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