The RACE acronym in Fire Safety stands for ‘Remove, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish or Evacuate‘. This easy-to-remember acronym is universally used in case of a fire; every staff member is trained to recognize and respond appropriately to a fire using this term. R.A.C.E. is part of “The Fire Response Plan.” It is adopted to ensure … Read more
Let us delve into frequently asked questions about fire safety and answers. NOTE: The content has been sourced from IOSH Fire Risk Management Group publications. Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Safety and Answers 1. Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring fire safety in the workplace? You are deemed the ‘responsible person’ for fire safety if … Read more
The first rule of fire safety is – PREVENTION. I have come across an article talking about Get Out, Stay Out, and Call for Help as the first rule, and I strongly disagree with that. Here is my reason, Safety as a whole is like preventive therapy; and the ultimate aim is to prevent and not … Read more
First and foremost, fire safety should be ensured, especially for these little citizens who come to kindergarten. The children at kindergarten are at an age when they are naturally exploratory and full of enthusiasm while exploring and learning about this big wide world. Ensuring that they know the basic rules regarding fire safety does not … Read more
The 4 main principles of fire safety simply refer to the basic guidelines and strategies put in place for the prevention and management of fires effectively. 4 Main Principles of Fire Safety 1. Prevention Fire prevention is, therefore, the measure put in place to minimize the risk of a fire breakout. Proper storage of flammable … Read more
Starvation is one of the methods of extinguishing fire, although we had already talked about methods of extinguishing fire, in this post we will concentrate of the starvation method; “Starvation Method of Extinguishing Fire“. When we talk about starvation, we are talking about taking out the fuel source from the fire. Recall that the fire … Read more
P.A.S.S fire safety technique is the simplest technique which can be adopted to extinguish fire at the infant level. In the event of a fire, it is crucial that you are aware of the correct procedures that you need to follow in order to ensure that the fire is put out. NOTE: You can only try … Read more
When we talk about fire procedures, we are talking about laid down actions or plan which must be adopted to either prevent fire or manage fire when it occurs. It is worthy to note that fire safety is a critical aspect of maintaining a secure environment, whether at home, in the workplace, or in public … Read more
Fire Safety Practices Ahead Of Christmas: The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cautioned the public to always adhere to safety practices as they engage in the 2022 Christmas yuletide. Divisional Officer Grade III, Ebenezer Yenzu, GNFS Ashaiman Commander who gave the caution explained that the weather during the Christmas was always dry humidity, therefore, … Read more