Key Takeaways from Post-Seminar Workshop NFEC Fire Safety Seminar 2018 “Keep Your Premises Fire Safe – Do It Right” Key Takeaways from Post-Seminar Workshop

Post-Seminar Workshop Focused on prevention of electrical fires Electrical fires form the top cause of fire incidents in both commercial and industrial premises for 2017 Task: Apply the concept of IEC to mitigate electrical fire risk Identify: List out all the electrical fire hazard / incidents that you have experienced before Evaluate: Using the risk matrix, determine the risk level of these hazards Control: Develop the action plan required to mitigate these risks

Recap of “Risk Management Approach to Mitigating Electrical Fires”

Recap of “Risk Management Approach to Mitigating Electrical Fires”

Key Points Suggested by Participants S/N Identify Hazards Evaluate Risks Control Measures Control Measure Category 1 Electrical equipment is not rated for various environmental conditions Short-circuit due to water ingress Select equipment that are rated for use in the environment that they are to be installed in Preventive Premature failure due to increased wear and tear from environmental exposure Regular checks and maintenance by Licensed Electrical Workers 2 Installation of additional electrical equipment without ensuring that existing infrastructure supports the electrical load Fires due to overheating from overloaded circuit Proper evaluation of load distribution and install electrical infrastructure that can support future expansion needs

Key Points Suggested by Participants S/N Identify Hazards Evaluate Risks Control Measures Control Measure Category 3 Storage in electrical riser room or near electrical installations Combustible items can be ignited, resulting in fires Regular inspection and removal of unauthorized storage Preventive Penalise offending parties Reactive 4 Damaged electrical cables Electrocution Replace damaged electrical cables Sparking

Key Points Suggested by Participants S/N Identify Hazards Evaluate Risks Control Measures Control Measure Category 5 Non-maintenance of switch gear and distribution board Dire accumulation at contact points which may lead to arcing, resulting in fires Regular inspections and maintenance Preventive 6 Works carried out by unlicensed workers Improper installation of equipment Ensure electrical workers are licensed by requesting for documentary evidence from contractors 7 Installation of uncertified electrical equipment Product quality may not be as claimed, resulting in unexpected equipment failure Replace with certified electrical appliances Reactive

Key Points Suggested by Participants S/N Identify Hazards Evaluate Risks Control Measures Control Measure Category 8 Improper installation of electrical equipment Risk of short circuit and arcing Ensure that installation works are supervised and the processes are checked Preventive 9 Faulty electrical equipment Circuit overloading, overheating, short circuit and electrocution Conduct load test and thermographic test of systems On-Site Condition Remove or prevent usage of faulty equipment while waiting for replacements Predictive

Key Points Suggested by Participants S/N Identify Hazards Evaluate Risks Control Measures Control Measure Category 10 Unattended charging of equipment Overheating of equipment as a result of overcharging Conduct fire safety awareness programs for occupants Preventive 11 Presence of pests Pests may damage electrical equipment and wiring, causing short circuits that may result in fires Carry out regular inspection on facilities