Friday 8 June 2012

Stages To Fire Awareness of A Construction Site

We have previously discussed the problems with fire and damage it can cause on a building or construction site. Fortunately there are processes in place to make sure damage is limited and any personal injury claims are reduced. The key stages to general fire safety are as follows;

  • Risk Assessment- this involves identifying hazards, people at risk and review processes
  • Means of escape – ensuring that all employees know how nearest exits and can safely leave the area
  • A means or way to give warning – this is especially important within noisy environments like a warehouse, factory or construction site
  • Fighting fires – any potential ways of extinguishing fires where it is safe to do so.
Everyone knows the potential harm a fire can do to buildings and humans. In all cases fire escapes and processes are disclosed to the employee or visitor but these need regular reviews to reduce panic and confusion, should a fire really happen.

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