Fire Safety in Industrial Fire


DO's for a safe fire free plant:

To ensure effective fire prevention and protection

  • Make all your employees "Fire Conscious" Observe one day as Fire safety Day every year.

  • Beware of probable source / cause of fire.

  • Keep the Fire Escape Route clear.

  • Comply with all safety measures.  Provide all fire safety measures and personal protective clothing / gadgets.

  • Regular housekeeping keep potential harzards at bay.

  • Always be vigilant and alert.

  • when in doubt about any person contact security department.

Be prepared

  • Be familiar with the alarm sounds/modes of the emergency sirens.

  • Know the escape route.

  • Be familiar with the locations and methods of handing fire fighting equipment.

  • Train all your staff in Basic fire fighting and in calling the assistance of Fire Service.

In case of fire

  • Break MCP.

  • Inform Fire Control Room (101).

  • Alert every one.

  • Try to extinguish the fire.

In case you are required to exit/escape in emergency

  • Follow the instructions conveyed through the PA system.

  • Put emergency escape masks and exit through the safest and nearest in an orderly manner.

  • Assemble at the designated assembly points outside the building.

DON"TS for a safe and fire free plant to ensure effective fire prevention and protection

  • Do not use or tamper with fire fighting and fire detection equipments.

  • Do not block access to fire fighting equipments.

  • Do not remove Fire Extinguishers, hoses, Nozzles, form their designated places unncessarily.

  • Do not keep fire extinguishers un-refilled/Uncharged .

to ensure speedy and safe evacuation during emergency

  • Do not block escape route(s).

  • Do not keep the exits chained or locked.

in case you are required to exit / escape in emergency

  • Do not dishonor the instructions conveyed through the PA system.

  • Do not panic and create chaos during evacuation.

  • Do not overcrowd during evacuation

  • Do not use lifts to escape as you may get stuck up

  • Do not take refuge in toilets / pantry.

  • Do not indulge in searching your belongings.