1. 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

2. 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

3. Recap of “Risk Management Approach to Mitigating Electrical Fires”

4. Recap of “Risk Management Approach to Mitigating Electrical Fires”

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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