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Running head: UNIT III ASSIGNMENT 1 Unit III Assignment John Perkins FIR 5301 Fire Protection Technology Dr. Steven Gillespie July 25, 2023
UNIT II ASSIGNMENT 2 Unit III Assignment SECTION I: I will start by saying that I am the occupational safety superintendent for and Air Force Base. For the most part, safety professionals view dilemmas like the fire pump usage as black and white. There is a right and a wrong way to accomplish a goal and keep workers safe and using the fire pump that doesn’t meet standards is a wrong decision. There is a reason that it is not up to standards therefore it should not be used. Although using the foreign pump would likely be safer than not using a pump at all, the right choice in this scenario is to not open the warehouse to employees until the appropriate equipment is available. At the end of the day, I don’t view this as a right and wrong scenario but more of a test in risk management. While using the foreign pump would be less risky, it could still lead to a catastrophic failure that would potentially kill several employees. When looking at a comparison of probability versus severity, the severity of the mishap would outweigh any good that could come from using the foreign-made fire pump. Safety of people should never be put to the side due to costs which is exactly what this scenario is asking for. The cost of keeping the warehouse our of commission is leading to the idea of using an inadequate fire protection system because its “good enough.” SECTION II: As discussed in the points to ponder scenario, there is a lot wrong with the current fire protection systems in the warehouse. The building was used for a different purpose prior to the current occupants taking it over and the different usage of the building would warrant a significant overhaul. The first step in overhauling the system if I were to take over this project
UNIT II ASSIGNMENT 3 would be to remove the pre-signal system from service and have an automatic alarm system installed. The pre-signal system might have worked for the previous occupants of the warehouse but as the reading stated, an employee cleared the alarm thinking that it was false. Under the old management, there was likely a control desk that was manned all the time to receive the notifications from the pre-signal system to dispatch their local fire brigade. If there were an automatic notification system installed, this entire situation would have been avoided. After handling the pre-signal system, I would look at the actual layout of the building. Based off the blueprint we are provided there does not appear to be an adequate number of emergency exits for the warehouse facility or the office area. The only egress route for a warehouse employee is through the office area and out one of the doors on the southeast corner of the office area. If a fire were to ignite in the office space, the employees of the warehouse would be required to exit through the dangerous area. Additionally, the office area could likely use another exit or two on the north side of the facility. Without seeing a scale drawing of the facility and warehouse, it is hard to determine exactly where to place these exits to allow for safe egress but the two that are available now don’t seem sufficient. The last step would be to do a thorough inspection of the warehouse to ensure that the systems in place already are given the opportunity to work. As stated in the scenario, the warehouse was full of debris that was blocking sprinkler head and made it dangerous for firefighters to enter and exit the facility. The facility manager and safety professional should have been doing thorough inspections to ensure adequate clearance for proper operation of the fire suppression system. SECTION III:
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