Risk Assessments

Training Module 2

TRAINING MODULE 2

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Training Module 2

RISK ASSESSMENTS

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Contents

Introduction-definition
Processes
RAC Chart
Consultation
Considerations
Documentation

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Introduction
Major fires happen regularly putting people
and valuable assets at risk!
Losses can be staggering.
ALL OF THESE COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED

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What is a Risk Assessment ?

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A Risk assessment is the best way to identify all possible risks

uniquely associated with any type of equipment assessed

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Why do we need to do a risk assessment ?

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It helps us do our job better and it is now becoming a common

requirement by Insurance companies wanting to be satisfied
that a fully auditable fire risk assessment has been completed.

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What happens if we do not complete a risk assessment ?

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You are putting people at risk, your company at risk and yourself at risk.

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What is the definition of Risk?

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Definition

The chance of something happening

that will have a negative impact on the health or safety of a person and/or
equipment

Risks are measured in terms of likelihood and consequence.

What is the likelihood of it happening?

What is the consequence if it does?

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Definition

The first step before commencing any design, installation or upgrade

of a fire suppression system, is to carry out a risk assessment.

A Risk Assessment is an essential component of designing any

fire suppression system.

Failure to carry out a risk assessment will invalidate some standards and go against some local
authority’s basic requirements.

We need to be aware of exactly what risks need to be covered on any piece of equipment before the
best solution can be achieved.

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Always consider the following:
Health and safety of people
Property Losses
Production losses
Environmental effects

The amount of time it may take to park the equipment in the event of a fire & how this might
affect the “engine shutdown”

The amount of time it may take to evacuate an manned area before the system is discharged
on equipment “Delay to discharge”

A Risk assessment is the best way to identify all possible risks

uniquely associated with any type of equipment assessed

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Risk assessments involve a detailed and systematic examination of the equipment.

The equipment's activity, location and operational system is assessed to identify any
hazards.

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The fire risk assessment shall be a structured process as follows:

1. Determine the possible fire scenarios:

What can happen?
When and where can it happen?
Why and how can it happen?

2. Quantify the risk exposure by determining the likelihood and consequence of the
fire scenarios:
How likely is this to happen?
What are the consequences?

3. Prioritize the fire risks:

What risk needs to be addressed first? Refer to BlazeCut RAC Chart.

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A very simple process is used to determined what is required to minimize the risks

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RAC Chart

BlazeCut ™ supply a Risk Assessment and Control Chart to evaluate and score the
risk levels

RAC CHART

CONSEQUENCE
LIKELIHOOD
CATASTROPHIC CRITICAL MARGINAL NEGLIGIBLE
FREQUENT 20 18 15 5
PROBABLE 19 16 11 4
OCCASIONAL 17 13 8 3
REMOTE 14 12 7 2
IMPROBABLE 10 9 6 1

RISK SCORE HIGH MODERATE LOW VERY LOW

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RAC Chart
Why use the RAC chart process?

It is the best tool off its kind

It is simple to use

The process is easy to teach

Has a proven track record in the USA, Canada, Europe

and Australia.

Global industries and Insurance companies accept it.

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RAC Chart LIKELIHOOD

CONSEQUENCE
CATASTROPHIC CRITICAL MARGINAL NEGLIGIBLE
FREQUENT 20 18 15 5
PROBABLE 19 16 11 4
OCCASIONAL 17 13 8 3
REMOTE 14 12 7 2
IMPROBABLE 10 9 6 1

RISK SCORE HIGH MODERATE LOW VERY LOW

LIKELIHOOD
DESCRIPTION
Likely to occur often during the life of an individual item or system, or very often in
FREQUENT
operation of a large number of similar items.
Likely to occur several times in the life of an individual item or system, or often in
PROBABLE
operation of a large number of similar items.
Likely to occur sometimes in the life of an individual item or system, or several times
OCCASIONAL
in operation of a large number of similar items.
Unlikely, but possible to occur sometime in the life of an individual item or system, or
REMOTE can be reasonably expected to occur in the life of a large number of similar
components.
So unlikely to occur in the individual item or system that it may be assumed not to be
IMPROBABLE experienced, or it may be possible, but unlikely to occur in the life of a large number
of similar components.

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RAC Chart RAC CHART

CONSEQUENCE
LIKELIHOOD
CATASTROPHIC CRITICAL MARGINAL NEGLIGIBLE
FREQUENT 20 18 15 5
PROBABLE 19 16 11 4
OCCASIONAL 17 13 8 3
REMOTE 14 12 7 2
IMPROBABLE 10 9 6 1

RISK SCORE HIGH MODERATE LOW VERY LOW

CONSEQUENCE
DESCRIPTION
Death, loss of system or plant, release to the environment, such that significant public
CATASTROPHIC
interest or regulatory intervention occurs or reasonably could occur.
Severe injury, major system damage or other event which causes some loss of
CRITICAL production, unplanned localised damage to the environment, effects other areas or
could have resulted in catastrophic consequences in different circumstances.
Minor injury, minor system damage, minor confined and non-damaging environmental
MARGINAL
exposure, or other event confined to one MRU.
NEGLIGIBLE Less than above

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Simply

1. Look at the equipment with no fire safety equipment

2. What are the risk concerns
3. What do we need to do to lower each risk
4. Discuss by consultation
5. Design and install the fire safety products
6. Supply the client with the correct documentation

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Consultation

Get others to help and participate

Fire hazards and risks associated with equipment are often too complex to be fully
understood by one person

So when carrying out a risk assessment the consultation process should be undertaken
between yourself and at least three others, where possible.

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Consultation

This is a good example of they key people

for the consultation process

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Consultation

Electrical
Fuel
fault
Bearing
seize
leaks When all risks have been identified consultation is arranged
with other key stakeholders to discuss the risks, rate them,
debris
build
determine a risk reduction plan and finally confirm the
up residual risk.

This can be done by consultation with a group of key

personnel, or having discussions one on one in person or by
What are phone.
the risks?

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Look at the equipment with no fire safety

What are the risk concerns

What do we need to do to lower each risk

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Considerations Considerations

Fixed Plant/Electrical equipment

Factors Causes
Heat Energy Dust accumulation
Electrical Energy Poor Maintenance
Mechanical Energy Hot work (welding etc)
Chemical reaction Flammable Liquids and lubricants
Materials of construction Combustible materials
Surrounding environment Inspection and cleaning
Electrical systems and wiring Poor or lack of safe work procedures
Areas where combustible materials accumulate. Lack of Training

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Engine powered equipment
Factors Causes
Heat Energy Hydraulic hose failure or oil seal failure
Electrical Energy spraying oil into the hot parts of the engine
Mechanical Energy Poor maintenance (includes refuelling
Chemical reaction Flammable Liquids and lubricants procedures)
Product being processed or transported Fuel injector line failures
Surrounding environment Electrical faults
Engine / turbocharger Mechanical component failures or engine
Fuel and lubrication systems, hoses, pumps, filters. failure (turbo)
Hydraulic pumps and piping systems, valves. Brake drag (particularly park brake partially
Transmission on)
Hydraulic pumps Bearing seizure
Alternator and Starter Motor
Electrical systems and wiring
Brakes
Areas where combustible materials accumulate.
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Considerations

Choose the best suited suppressant

- High quality powder extinguishing agent.

- HFC clean extinguishing agents HFC-227ea

- FK-5-1-12 (a.k.a Novec™1230) fluid

- A high-end foaming agent

GIVING YOU THE ABILITY TO COVER ALL TYPES OF FIRES ON ANY TYPE OF
EQUIPMENT

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Some examples are -

- Electrical cabinet fires you would use Gas or Powder.

- Engine in a fully open area you would use Powder or Foam.
- Medium size Generator enclosed in a cabinet you would use Powder, Foam or Gas.
- Truck or bus you would use Gas, Powder or Foam.

WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON USING THE BEST AVAILABLE AGENTS POSSIBLE. ALL LEAVE NO RESIDUE
EXCEPT FOR THE POWDER AGENT WHICH WILL NEED TO BE MANUALLY CLEANED AFTER
ACTUATION.

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When designing and quoting keep in mind that extinguishers are essential for
reducing risk

- A Fire may occur in a space not protected by the suppression system.

- The suppression system may put out most of a fire so personnel may need to
intervene and mop up residual fires before it can re-establish.

- Extinguishers can be used on other fires nearby not associated with the
equipment being protected.

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Processes

BlazeCut ™ supply a Risk Assessment

Document Package with instructions
to help you through each process.
When completed, it then becomes an
auditable document for future
reference for you and your client.

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Consequence

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Professional

By using these best practices

- Your company is more professional

- You are doing the best possible at your job for your customer

- BlazeCut ™ has been designed, installed and commissioned correctly

- The Client has more respect for you, your company and the BlazeCut ™ product.

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Completed

Module Two is complete

Thankyou for your attention

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