Fire Prevention Training Service | in Dammam - Riyadh - Jeddah - Makkah

1. Introduction to Fire Prevention

• Fire statistics and impact including (property loss, injuries, fatalities, business interruption)

• Regulatory framework including (NFPA 1 Fire Code, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.39, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code)

• Fire prevention versus fire protection including (proactive measures, reactive systems, integrated approach)

• Organizational fire safety responsibilities including (management commitment, employee duties, designated personnel)

• Fire prevention program elements including (hazard assessment, control measures, training, inspection)

• Cost-benefit of fire prevention including (insurance savings, business continuity, reputation protection)

• Fire prevention culture including (behavioral safety, continuous improvement, incident reporting)

2. Fire Science Fundamentals

• Fire tetrahedron components including (fuel, heat, oxygen, chemical chain reaction)

• Combustion process including (ignition sources, flame spread, fire development stages)

• Classification of fires per NFPA 10 including (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class K)

• Heat transfer methods including (conduction, convection, radiation)

• Products of combustion including (smoke, toxic gases, heat, flame)

• Fire behavior factors including (fuel load, ventilation, compartment geometry)

• Backdraft and flashover phenomena including (warning signs, conditions, prevention)

• Smoke movement including (stack effect, HVAC influence, compartmentation)

3. Common Fire Hazards Identification

• Combustible materials storage including (flammable liquids per NFPA 30, combustible dust, paper products)

• Ignition sources including (open flames, hot work, electrical equipment, smoking materials)

• Housekeeping deficiencies including (waste accumulation, oily rags, blocked exits)

• Electrical hazards including (overloaded circuits, damaged cords, improper wiring)

• Chemical storage hazards including (incompatible materials, improper containers, inadequate ventilation)

• Process-specific hazards including (cooking operations, welding areas, painting booths)

• Seasonal hazards including (heating equipment, decorations, increased operations)

• Human factors including (unsafe behaviors, fatigue, inadequate training)

4. Fire Prevention Strategies and Control Measures

• Hierarchy of controls application including (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE)

• Fuel management including (quantity limits, separation distances, proper storage per NFPA 30)

• Ignition source control including (hot work permits, smoking policies, electrical safety)

• Oxygen control including (ventilation management, inert gas use, confined spaces)

• Fire-resistive construction including (fire barriers, fire walls, fire doors per NFPA 80)

• Compartmentation principles including (fire-rated assemblies, penetration protection, smoke barriers)

• Passive fire protection including (fire-resistant materials, intumescent coatings, fireproofing)

• Active fire prevention measures including (heat detection, automatic suppression activation, alarm systems)

5. Flammable and Combustible Materials Management

• Flammable liquid classification per NFPA 30 including (flash point criteria, vapor pressure, categories)

• Storage requirements including (approved cabinets, separate rooms, outdoor storage)

• Handling and dispensing including (bonding and grounding, ventilation, spill containment)

• Container types and labeling including (safety cans, NFPA 704 diamond, GHS pictograms)

• Combustible dust hazards per NFPA 654 including (explosion pentagon, minimum ignition energy, dust control)

• Chemical compatibility including (segregation requirements, incompatible materials, reaction hazards)

• Waste disposal including (oily rags, contaminated materials, proper containers)

6. Electrical Fire Prevention

• Electrical fire causes including (overloading, short circuits, arcing, ground faults)

• Electrical system maintenance including (inspection schedules, testing requirements, recordkeeping)

• Extension cord safety including (proper use, prohibited uses, cord ratings)

• Electrical equipment selection including (appropriate ratings, environmental suitability, UL listing)

• Ground fault protection including (GFCI requirements, arc fault protection, equipment grounding)

• Static electricity control including (bonding and grounding, humidity control, conductive materials)

• Battery charging safety including (ventilation, spill containment, charging procedures)

• Electrical panel maintenance including (clearances per NFPA 70, labeling, access)

7. Fire Protection Systems and Equipment

• Fire detection systems including (smoke detectors, heat detectors, flame detectors per NFPA 72)

• Fire alarm systems including (manual pull stations, notification appliances, monitoring)

• Automatic sprinkler systems per NFPA 13 including (wet pipe, dry pipe, preaction, deluge)

• Special suppression systems including (clean agent, foam, water mist, dry chemical)

• Portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10 including (selection, placement, inspection, maintenance)

• Standpipe and hose systems including (Class I, Class II, Class III systems)

• Emergency lighting and exit signs including (battery backup, testing requirements, placement per NFPA 101)

• Fire pump systems including (testing, maintenance, impairment procedures)

8. Housekeeping and Facility Management

• Housekeeping program development including (schedules, responsibilities, standards)

• Waste management including (regular removal, proper containers, disposal procedures)

• Aisle and exit maintenance including (clear pathways, marked exits, unobstructed egress per NFPA 101)

• Storage practices including (height limits, stability, separation from ignition sources)

• Ventilation system maintenance including (filter changes, duct cleaning, exhaust systems)

• Smoking policies including (designated areas, receptacle placement, enforcement)

• Contractor management including (hot work permits, fire watch requirements, coordination)

• Facility inspections including (frequency, checklists, corrective action tracking)

9. Fire Prevention Planning and Inspection

• Fire prevention plan requirements per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.39 including (fire hazards, procedures, equipment)

• Plan development including (hazard inventory, control measures, responsibilities)

• Fire safety inspections including (daily walkthroughs, formal audits, documentation)

• Inspection checklists including (critical areas, deficiency identification, priority ranking)

• Corrective action programs including (tracking systems, verification, closeout)

• Hot work programs per NFPA 51B including (permits, fire watch, pre-work inspection)

• Impairment management including (notification, interim measures, restoration verification)

• Recordkeeping requirements including (inspection reports, maintenance logs, training records)