Fire Safety Essay

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FACTS ABOUT FIRE HAZARDS OF FIRE • flames and heat • toxic/combustible smoke and gases • structural failure of buildings • oxygen depletion Causes of fires • Arson • discarded cigarettes and matches • faulty plant & equipment • flammable liquids & materials storage & use • hot processes • heating appliances • combustible wastes • Fire safety refers to precautions that are taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire that may result in death, injury, or property damage, alert those in a structure to the presence of a fire in the event one occurs, better enable those threatened by a fire to survive, or to reduce the damage caused by a fire. Fire safety measures include those that are planned during the construction of a building or implemented in structures that are already standing, and those that are taught to occupants of the building. PREVENTION make sure fires don’t start PRECAUTIONS minimize the damage from fire PROCEDURES action to take in the event of fire Fire Prevention Of course, the best way to practice fire safety is to make sure a fire doesn't break out in the first place. That means you should always be aware of potential hazards in your home. Electrical Appliances, Cords, and Outlets • Are your electrical appliances in good condition, without loose or frayed cords or plugs? • Are your outlets overloaded with plugs from the TV, computer, printer, video game system, and stereo? • Are you overusing an extension cord? • Do the light fixtures in your home use bulbs that are the correct wattage? • Does your home contain GFCIs (ground fault circuit interrupters) and/or AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters), which prevent electrical shock and fire by shutting off faulty circuits? What to do? • Replace or professionally repair any appliances that spark, smell unusual, or overheat. • Don't run electrical wires under

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