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All About Fire Safety

and Prevention 3. Do not obstruct electrical control panels. ignition, especially those at floor level. Never

Material or equipment stored in front of these store LPG below the ground or in a confined
By Raymond Joel “RJ” G. Camano, Quality, panels will slow down the capability to space.
Environment, Safety, and Health immediately shut down the power supply in 8. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.
case of emergency.
Never smoke in store rooms or near
4. Report any Electrical hazards, majority of flammable gas or liquid.
Fire excludes no one – rich or poor, even young is coincidence that these occurred on the fire occurrences starts in faulty electrical 9. Do not block sprinklers, firefighting
and old can be a victim. Negligence at home is month of the year that is associated with war wiring and malfunction of electrical equipment or emergency exits. Observe
one of the common cause of fire, that is why and the red planet. Just like the previous equipment. Never attempt electrical repairs proper clearances.
everyone is reminded about the importance of years, BFP has been actively campaigning Fire unless you are qualified and authorized.
practicing awareness among each and every Prevention month every march in virtue of 5. Use and store chemicals safely. Read the 10. Always keep a copy of the nearest fire
member of the family (from the youngest to Proclamation No. 115-A, series of 1966. label and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to department telephone number (If you’re at
the oldest). determine the flammability and other fire home).
With this year’s theme, “Ligtas na pilipinas
Did you know that if a fire starts in your home, ating kamtin, bawat pamilya ay sanayin, hazards. Provide adequate ventilation when 11. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher
you may have just two minutes to escape? The kaalaman sa sunog ay palawakin.” Here are using and storing these substances. properly.
most effective way to protect yourself and your some of the helpful tips & reminders about 6. Practice good harnessing for all electrical 12. Avoid keeping highly flammable materials
home from fire is to identify and remove fire fire prevention: wires and cables to prevent damages that will – such as gasoline, alcohol, or paint.
hazards. Sixty percent of house fire deaths lead to lose connections.
occur in homes with no working smoke alarms 1. Practice good workplace housekeeping. 13. Do not run in case your clothes catch on
and fire extinguisher. During a home fire, Clutter contributes to fires by providing fuel 7. LPG cylinders should be stored in a well – fire. roll on the ground while covering your
working smoke alarms, fire extinguisher and a and by preventing access to exits and ventilated areas and away from sources of face to put the fire out.
fire escape plan that has been practiced emergency equipment.
regularly can save lives. 2. Do not Overload Electrical Circuits by

According to the Bureau of Fire Protection putting additional lights, appliances or other
(BFP), month of march is the start of the year devices.
that has the increasing fire related incidents. It