Guidelines to Safeguard yourself from Industrial Fires by Dennis Benson

Guidelines to Safeguard yourself from Industrial Fires

Industrialization and economic growth go hand in hand, but mistakes caused due to human negligence or incompetence like industrial fires and accidents are a huge loss for the industry - both personal and capital. In India, industrial fire ranks 4th in the list of biggest risks to the businesses. Taking you back to 2018, wherein a major fire explosion was experienced at BPCL plant in Mumbai that injured more than 40 people. The boiler blast at the Bharat Petroleum Refinery started due to gas leakage. Such unwelcoming accidents can occur at any time. To prevent your industry from going up in smoke, read some quick safety guidelines. 5 Guidelines for Preventing Industrial Fires and Explosions You never anticipate risks that you are not aware of. It is very important to provide safety awareness training along with routine work. Every industry needs to conduct a hazard analysis and establish related policies and procedures to avoid such hazardous incidents. 1. Control panels Control panels are a source that can bring a partial or full collapse of systems in an industrial setup. Recently, control panel cabinet manufacturers have equated their testing procedures to the latest safety regulations, marking a critical step in the prevention efforts. The electric panel essentials can be easily secured from potential hazards provided the control panels are accessible and wellmaintained. ÂŠ INTEGRA ENGINEERING INDIA LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Chemical use near the panels must be kept to a minimum and in compliance with the safety regulations that come with the electrical cabinets. The area near the control panel must be dust-free or clutter-free as this prevents giving even a minor space to possibilities of fire. 2. Maintenance of electrical equipment It is important to keep your equipment in good shape by proper maintenance to increase their lifespan. The best way to reduce fire risk is by preventing overheating and using safety measures to avoid it. To make it more operational, conduct a timely inspection and testing- both electrical gadgets and fire safety systems like fire extinguishers. 3. Electrical hazards This includes exposed wiring, overloaded outlets and circuits, extension cords and static discharge can act as an ignition source. Proper cleaning and housekeeping of combustible dust, flammable liquids and gases are necessary. Abiding by such practices can safeguard you against fire-related incidents. 4. Equipment and machinery An industrial fire caused due to faulty electrical equipment, such as overheating. To eliminate this, follow proper cleaning and maintenance, including lubrication procedures. Along with taking proper precautions, industries need to recognize the risk. ÂŠ INTEGRA ENGINEERING INDIA LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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working with flammable materials, it is important to take measures to keep ignition sources away as far as possible. employee should be given basic training on the insight of equipment and necessary lessons to use them.

INTEGRA Engineering India Limited is a leading industry giant in providing safe control panel cabinets. Along with being a prominent control panel cabinet manufacturer in India, it is also known as a reputed relay manufacturer in India serving the Indian Railways.