Unit 8 7.1. Describe Practices That Prevent Fires From Starting, Spreading RQF Level 3

Course- Level 3 diploma in care (RQF)

Unit 8 – Promote Health, Safety, and Well-being in Care Settings

L.O 7 – Be able to promote fire safety in the work setting

7.1 Describe practices that prevent fires from Starting, Spreading

About This  All of us must know specially, careworkers and homemakers. They should have the basic knowledge of fire safety because it can save us and others from the possible damages and injuries that can be caused by fire-

Here are some practical suggestions that prevent fires from starting- 

1. You do not have to smoke at home.

2. Evaluating the risks that can be caused by fire and finding the sources to diminish the risks.  

3. You have to keep the workplace neat and clean. The garbage spreading around us can be the fuel for the fire.  

4.  Smoking can also be the cause of fire. So you do not have to smoke in the working area or do not smoke in the areas where it is prohibited.  

5. You have to clean the microwave and gas stove regularly because when the gas stove and microwave are not cleaned properly, dirt and dust will accumulate in them and it can be the cause of major accidents.

 6. While you are cooking food not let the food open on the gas stove because if the gas stove is already damaged and gets damaged further due to something falling on it, then this can also cause a fire.

 7. Before sleeping, don’t forget to turn off the regulator because it can cause of gas leak. If the gas builds up in the kitchen and if it comes in contact with any spark or flame then the risk of gas cylinder explosion boosts and your entire house can catch the fire.  

Practical suggestions for preventing fires from spreading combined-

1. You have to make a well-maintained and clean working environment around you.  

2. Keep the chimney in the kitchen so that the smoke can go out and excess heat does not accumulate in the kitchen.

3. You should not keep the heater on for the whole day in the winter because when the heater gets hot, the risk of blasting the heater increases, and it can be the cause of fire. So when the room gets hot turn off the heater. 

4. In case of fire, call the fire brigade service as soon as possible dial 999 if you live in the United Kingdom. Dial 101 if you are living in India.

5. Never use heating appliances to heat your house such as a gas stove, microwave, sandwich maker, deep fryer, etc. It can be the cause of fire.

6. The companies have to provide essential information and training to their employees. So that, in case of fire they should know how to protect themselves.

7. In a case, if a person gets caught in a fire, then he or she should be covered with a blanket so that the fire is extinguished and his or her life is saved.

8. Change the batteries of the smoke alarms when needed and check them regularly.  

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