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What is the most important part of fire safety on the construction Site?

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Question added by Khaled Mohammed Elsayed Ramadan , HSE Supervisor , ThyssenKrupp industrial solutions
Date Posted: 2016/08/04
Mangesh Jagtap CSP CMIOSH MIFireE
by Mangesh Jagtap CSP CMIOSH MIFireE , HSE Manager , Al Futtaim Engineering & Technologies Doha Qatar

Strong and effective control is required on the activity which may lead to fire disaster:- such as  All type of hot work, smoking, storage of flamable, good housekeeping, regular inspection and maintenenc of temporary electrical arragement and networks. If there is good control on the above trends you may not meet with fire incident on construction sites.

Mohammad ElItani
by Mohammad ElItani , Operation Manager , Baladna Park (Aura Entertainment)

Welding and smoking near flammables  

Badr Eldin Elkhalil
by Badr Eldin Elkhalil , Emergeny Response & Crisis Management Supervisor , Petrodar Operating Company (PDOC)

Is a special work environment and location that meets the required safety and security to the maximum extent possible and the lack of such an environment may lead to death as a result of injuries in addition to boil material losses elements

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by Deleted user

The most important thing is workers and construction awareness and trainings.

Ricky Latunio
by Ricky Latunio , Safety Specialist , Katahira and Engineers International

Prevention is the best defense against fire. Good housekeeping helps prevent workplace fires and accident.

Jamshed Shahid
by Jamshed Shahid , HSE Officer , .Habib Construction etc

According to my point of view  prevention , training and act upon on safety rule  is the best way of  fire safety prevention

Jasvinder Singh
by Jasvinder Singh , Senior Hse Advisor , Amec Foster Wheeler

There isn't one correct answer, but a list. Lets start with an SIC that is impactful to the workforce (teaching them in their respective languages), then there's the Fire Safety Awareness programmes that need to be delivered and taught, fire fighting training, preparedness of Firewatchmen, using only approved fire screens, hotwork checklists and permits which need to be filled in befor starting any hotworks. Another very important factor is, fire extinguishers must be serviced regilarly and be functional.

Fire safety is a mindset which needs grooming, therefore, nothing beats a good Fire Safety Awareness programme.

MOHAMMAD IBRAHIM
by MOHAMMAD IBRAHIM , Hse Officer , AL BANDARY REAL ESTATE CO.

hot work, good housekeeping, flammable and combustible material arrangement, smoking area and inspect all temperory electrical connection.

idrees masthan
by idrees masthan , senior HSE OFFICER , Group Five Oil & Gas

Good morning, I don't feel there is one part of fire safety that is the most important. There are many controls that need to be in place that all come together as one. Depending on the type of environment you are currently working in that's your starting point in terms of fire hazards and risks imposed by the activities being performed. in a general construction site where there are no flammable vapours, fumes or product its much easier to identify assess and control fire hazards and risks. usually a workshop area is identified and all hot work / fabrication is conducted in that area. where field work is necessary depending on the budget allowed for safety get all employees performing hot work trained in basic fire fighting. Secondly look at developing a hot work checklist that must be conducted together with Supervision in charge of that area which must be signed off by the HSE officer responsible. Thirdly procurin, inspecting and maintaining good quality fire extinguishers. lastly having an ERP in place that covers all aspects of what to do in case of a fire with the 3 main incidents that may occur in terms of fire. have appointed evacuation Marshalls and perform regular drills. if you can be more specific with your question as to environment you work in i would be more than happy to provide you with all my knowledge in detail and what needs to be your plan from start to end. feel free to ask any further questions. if any one requires any plans, procedures, risk assessments email me on

ismail albulushi
by ismail albulushi , Manager of Security , Gulf Hotel- Intercontinental Hotel- US Embassy- Saud Bahwan- Sheraton Hotel

I think all type of hot work & good housekeeping should be control by concern person to avoid risk.

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