FIRE WATCHER SAFETY TRAINING

Date:16.11.2022- Rev-0

Mechanical Contracting & Services Company W.L.L

Tatweer Petroleum- RGDU Project

Prepared and Presented by: Aatif Patil

 GENERAL INFORMATION
• Toilets

• Drinking Water

• Emergency Exit and Assembly Point

• Cell phone off / silent .

• One speaker at a time.

• Be a good listener.

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 Actions in case of FIRE

Remove All personnel to Assembly Area

Activate Alarm.

Contain by closing doors and windows.

Extinguish with multi‐purpose units.

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What is fire
Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic
chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and
various reaction products. Slower oxidative processes like
rusting or digestion are not included by this definition. ...
The flame is the visible portion of the fire.

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What are the three elements
that make FIRE?

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FIRE EXTINGUISHING METHODS
COOLING : removal of HEAT. (by water. generally for
Class "A" )

STARVATION : removal of FUEL (by cutting fuel

supply)

SMOOTHERING : removal of OXYGEN. (by using

CO2 or DCP- dry chemical powder)

CHAIN BREAKING MECHANISM : break the

chain. (by DCP) or (BLANKETING)

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 FIRE classification

• Class A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics. Solid

combustible materials that are not metals. (Leaves Ash).

• Class B: Flammable liquids (gasoline, oil, grease,

acetone).
Any
non‐metal in a liquid state. (Can Boil).

• Class C: Flammable gases (methane, propane).

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 FIRE classification

•Class D: Metal Bases Fires (Welding Slag, etc,..)

•Class E: Electrical (energised electrical

equipment).
•Class F: Cooking Fats and Hot oils (Catering
Equipment).

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 Water Extinguisher
•Class A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics. Solid
combustible materials that are not metals. (Leaves Ash).

Extinguishing
Method: Cooling

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 DCP Extinguisher
•Class B: Flammable
liquids (gasoline, oil,
grease, acetone). Any
non‐metal in a liquid
state. (Can Boil).
• Class C: Flammable
gases (methane,
• Caution is required in propane).
regard to REIGNITION. • Class E: Electrical
•Method: Asphyxiation (energized electrical
equipment).
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 DCP Extinguisher
•Class A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics. Solid
combustible materials that are not metals. (Leaves Ash).
•Class B: Flammable liquids (gasoline, oil, grease, acetone). Any
non‐metal in a liquid state. (Can Boil).
•Class C: Flammable gases (methane, propane).
•Class D: Metal fires require Pyromet DP & special application
lance
•Class E: Electrical (ener
Method: Asphyxiation &
Chemical Reaction
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 Method of heat Transfer
Methods of Heat Transfer

• Radiation
• Convection
• Conduction

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 WHAT IS A HOT WORK ?
Hot Work:
Means an open flame,
Welding, cutting,
grinding , non‐ explosion
proof
electrical tools or
equipment and
any heat source,
capable of causing
ignition.

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 Fire Extinguisher Anatomy
DISCHARGE LEVER PRESSURE GAUGE
(not found on CO2
extinguishers)

DISCHARGE LOCKING PIN

AND SEAL CARRYING
HANDLE

DISCHARGE HOSE

DATA PLATE

DISCHARGE NOZZLE BODY

DISCHARGE ORIFICE

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 P.A.S.S.

PASS
 Pull
 Aim
 Squeeze
 Sweep
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 P.A.S.S
 Pull the Pin
This will allow
you to
discharge the
extinguisher.

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 P.A.S.S 2-(AIM)

Aim

 Aim at the
base of the
fire.

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 P.A.S.S 3-(Squeeze)
Squeeze
 Squeeze the top
handle or lever.
 This releases the
pressurized
extinguishing agent in
the extinguisher

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 P.A.S.S 4.(Sweep)

Sweep

Sweep from
side to side
until the fire
is completely
out.

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Fire Watcher:
Is required during the
Hot Work activities with
the FIRE EXTINGISHER
readily available, and
they must be trained in
its use.

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 Duties & Responsibilities
 Wear full PPE
 Make sure that a suitable fire extinguisher
is kept near the work location.
 The area where welding, grinding etc will
take place should be wet or provided with
a flame-resistant fabrics (Fire Blanket) to
be placed around or underneath the
exposed location.
 Check and make sure that each welding
area is protected by fire proofing cover
(Habitat) for prevent flying sparks.
 Check and make sure the availability of
Gas Monitor in Hot work activity area.
 Fire Watcher must ensure that sparks
are contained, and conditions of the
Hot Work Permit are being met.
 He will leave 30 min after checking the
area on hot work completion.
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 Duties & Responsibilities
 Make sure that good ventilation is maintained in order to avoid any contamination
of fumes, gases, or dust to which welders may be exposed.
 Make sure that the area is free/ cleaned from any combustible materials that can
catch fire.
 Consider the wind direction and always be up wind.
 Make note of the nearest muster point as well as the nearest emergency call
point.

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 Fire Emergency Response

Fire Watcher’s Duties &

Responsibilities
 Call the fire department on Tatweer emergency line
88883
 Shout fire, fire, fire………………
 Try to extinguish the fire only when it is safe to do
so.
 Remember that you are only expected to fight
incipient fire when possible.

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 Fire Emergency Response
R Rescue

A Alarm

C Contain

E Extinguish
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Rules for Fighting
Fires Fight fire from up wind direction.


 Start fighting the fire from safe distance (2

– 5 m) away.
 Direct the Fire Extinguisher nozzle to the
base of the fire.
 Sweep the nozzle from side to side.
 Do not leave the fire area unless you are
sure that the fire is completely out.

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 FIRE PREVENTION
Clear the area of all combustible materials such as:

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 FIRE PREVENTION
Make sure there is a fire
extinguisher available within
6 meters.

Cover
immovable
combustible
materials with a
fire blanket.

Ensure all safety precautions

listed on the Hot Work Permit
are implemented.

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ERT on the way to Incident Spot

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