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Main causes of fires in godowns are careless
smoking,spontaneous ignition,naked flames ,storage of
incompatable hazardous goods,hot works,spray painting
etc. |
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Ascertain the fire hazards of materials before storage |
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Ensure that safe floor load limits given in IS 875:1964
are not exceeded. |
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Use non-combustible platforms for water damage susceptible
goods. |
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Ensure adequate ventilation where flammables are stored/handled. |
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Store incompatable chemicals seperately. |
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Keep flammable materials away from ignition sources. |
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Use safe containers with lid for flammable solvent's
storage |
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Seggregate the material as hazardous, extra hazardous
and non-hazardous as per IS :1641:1960. and store seperately.
Store noxious chemicals , which emit heavy smoke and noxious
gases in well-ventilated areas. |
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Store gas cylinders having explosive risk in detached
buildings. |
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Give due regard to characteristics of materials when
storing. |
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Maintain safe and stable stacking heights. |
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Stack height should not exceed 4.5 meters and minimum
one meter gap to be maintained between the top of stack
and ceiling. |
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Keep storage areas dry, clean and well ventilated |
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Ensure high house keeping standards and avoid spillage. |
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Remove weeds in the compound regularly. |
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Inspect godown premises thoroughly before it is closed. |
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Ensure label on every chemical container. |
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Follow instructions of safe storage and handling as
per material safety data sheets. |
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Follow approved procedures for materials handling and
moment . |
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Ensure electrical grounding and bonding pouring/dispensing/transferring
flammable liquids. |
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Follow hot work permit instructions when weilding/cutting. |
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Use flame proof forklift.where highly inflammable goods
are stored/handled. |
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Provide flame arrestors for petrol driven motors. |
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Carry suitable fire extinguishers for fuel operated
material handling systems. |
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Locate all switches and control equipments outside
godown. |
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Give minimum 75 cms clearance for electrical fittings. |
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Call qualified electrician for any electrical repairs. |
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Strictly prohibit smoking in storage areas. |
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Avoid reuse of empty chemical containers. |
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No plan of action for spillage/leakage/fire. |
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Provide emergency lighting for fire exits. |
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Keep emergency telephone numbers handy. |
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Know how to use fire extinguishers and other fire safety
equipment. |
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Keep storage areas dry, clean and well ventilated |
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Conduct fire drills regularly. |
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Ensure trim working of fire equipment and keep them
accessible. |