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Summary
Summary
An essential and short guide for those who need to know more about fire safety and management without wanting to spend hours reading dozens of different documents. Whether it's for use alongside a training course or simply to brush up on your knowledge, it's perfect for equipping you with the principles of fire safety.
Friendly and accessible, this Common Sense Guide covers all the main aspects of fire safety and management in manageable chapters to provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to look after yourself and others.
Suitable for those with little understanding of fire safety and management Includes questions at the end of each module to consolidate your fire safety knowledge Certificate offered to those who complete the exam at the end of the book and return to be marked externally. rnally.Author Notes
Subash Ludhra is a past president of The Chartered Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and considered to be an expert in the field of Risk Management. Having qualified as an Occupational Hygienist, Subash Ludhra now manages Anntara Management Ltd; an international risk management and loss control consultancy business that operates in the UK and overseas.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. vii |
| Welcome | p. 1 |
| How this guide works | p. 5 |
| How to complete the guide | p. 9 |
| Module 1 Fire | p. 15 |
| What is fire? | p. 17 |
| Sources of heat/ignition | p. 18 |
| Sources of fuel | p. 19 |
| Sources of oxygen | p. 19 |
| Common causes of fire in the UK | p. 20 |
| Dangers associated with fire | p. 23 |
| How do fires spread? | p. 24 |
| Module 2 Fire detection and protection | p. 29 |
| Structural design precautions | p. 31 |
| Fire detectors and alarm systems | p. 31 |
| Fire-fighting equipment | p. 35 |
| Never take risks with fire! | p. 41 |
| Fire marshals/wardens | p. 41 |
| Emergency routes and exits | p. 43 |
| Compartmentalisation | p. 44 |
| Training | p. 44 |
| Emergency lighting | p. 44 |
| Signage | p. 45 |
| Emergency plans | p. 47 |
| Disabled/special needs persons | p. 48 |
| Personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) | p. 48 |
| Generic emergency evacuation plans (GEEPs) | p. 48 |
| Safe refuges | p. 48 |
| Means of escape | p. 50 |
| Doors | p. 50 |
| Fire drills | p. 52 |
| Assembly points | p. 53 |
| Lifts | p. 54 |
| Module 3 Fire law and risk assessment | p. 57 |
| Fire-risk assessment - purpose and value | p. 60 |
| The impact of fires on the environment | p. 63 |
| The impact of fires on the organisation | p. 64 |
| Module 4 Flammable liquids and liquefied petroleum gas | p. 67 |
| Definitions | p. 69 |
| Storage of flammable liquids | p. 70 |
| Use of highly flammable liquids | p. 71 |
| Storage of liquid petroleum gases (LPGs) | p. 71 |
| Use of liquid petroleum gases (LPGs) | p. 72 |
| Explosions | p. 72 |
| Control of explosions | p. 73 |
| Permit to work - hot works | p. 74 |
| Answers to Questions | p. 77 |
| Glossary/Definitions | p. 83 |
| Examination | p. 87 |
