FIRE HAZARD PREVENTION

Fire prevention is always be our top priority in the workplace and it is a collective responsibility of all associates. Many company and organization has experienced fire outbreak cases due to carelessness, negligence and weaknesses such as poor house keeping management, poor servicing program on equipment’s & facilities, poor administration on inspection or auditing or due to electrical failure.

Sensitive building location in the store which needs serious attention to prevent fire hazards are at your cooking area (kitchen), gas storage area for food court, electrical DB & riser, generator set (diesel tank), diesel storage area, carton collection room, isolated room and etc.

To prevent fire hazards occur in our store, the following security priority checklists must always be respected:

1. Ensure your store fire systems (fire control board) is periodic service by your fire contractor; generator set is weekly tested, systems is confirmed workable and in good condition;

2. Ensure fire equipment such as fire pump room, fire extinguisher (dry powder & co2), sprinkler & smoke detector, hose reels, break glass systems and fire alarm panel is periodic inspected and function;

3. Ensure all fire doors are free from any obstruction by asset or merchandise (iron bar is unlocked and removed during business hours);

4. Manage good storage management & storage area and avoid rubbish accumulation overnight;

5. Conduct serious fire safety training internally and with BOMBA and to establish OSH/ERT team and crisis organization team squad;

6. Conduct daily safety walkabout together with store duty manager, security and maintenance staff;

Here is a list of some of the less obvious tips for fire prevention, based on the most common causes of fires at your store cooking area at salad bar (cooking is the number one cause of fires):

1. Keep appliances clean, and wipe surfaces after spills; clean stove surfaces and ovens regularly;

2. Wood and coal stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, and all other solid-fueled heating equipment needs to be periodic inspected and cleaned accordingly;

3. Ensure microwaves have enough room to breathe, that all the vents are cleared from obstructions;

4. If there is an oven fire, keep the door closed and turn off the heat; if the fire doesn't go out immediately, call the fire department;

5. Grease fire occurs when oil or greasy foods are heated and ignite; simplest way to fight a grease fire is to carefully slide a lid over the pan; turn off burner, don't move the pan, and keep the lid on until the pan cools completely; baking soda may also be used to suffocate the fire;

6. NEVER PUT WATER ON A GREASE FIRE; water causes the grease to splatter and the fire to spread;

7. NEVER attempt to take a grease fire outdoors; it will be too hot to carry and you will drop it, causing a major fire;

Electrical hazards such as wiring, outlets, switches, circuit breakers and other electrical devices are the third leading cause of fires and the second leading cause of fire deaths:

1. Replace or repair loose or frayed cords on all electrical devices;

2. If outlets or switches feel warm, shut off the circuit and have them checked by an electrician;

3. Avoid extension cords; if you feel an extension cord is necessary, make sure that it is not frayed or worn;

4. Never overload a socket; use of "octopus" outlets or "power bar", outlet extensions that accommodate several plugs, is strongly discouraged; limit one high-wattage appliance into each individual outlet at a time;

5. If a circuit breaker trips or a fuse blows frequently, cut down on the number of appliances on that line; the capacity of wiring system has not kept pace with today's modern appliances and can overload electrical systems;

Although some fires are caused by electrical system failures and appliance defects, many are caused by the misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, incorrectly installed wiring, and overloaded circuits and extension cords.

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