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Major fire broke at Axis bank, located near lakshmi mills, Coimbatore. Source says 4 dead including three female employees and several injured. There was no emergency exit so several people were trapped inside. While two women were injured when they jumped from the second floor, two fire force personnel sustained injuries after they fell down when the water-pipe hose got entangled in their legs, officials said.
Fire broke at early morning 10 AM at the third floor. The fire was reportedly caused by a short circuit in an air-conditioner duct.
Ten to 12 fire tenders, including some from Army and Navy, were used and the fire was doused after2 hrs to bring down the flames. Injured are being shifted to the nearby hospitals for the treatment.
News on Hindu News Paper is attached.
Let’s pray for the soul of deceased.
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911Major fire broke at Axis bank, located near lakshmi mills, Coimbatore. Source says 4 dead including three female employees and several injured. There was no emergency exit so several people were trapped inside. While two women were injured when they jumped from the second floor, two fire force personnel sustained injuries after they fell down when the water-pipe hose got entangled in their legs, officials said.
Fire broke at early morning 10 AM at the third floor. The fire was reportedly caused by a short circuit in an air-conditioner duct.
Ten to 12 fire tenders, including some from Army and Navy, were used and the fire was doused after2 hrs to bring down the flames. Injured are being shifted to the nearby hospitals for the treatment.
News on Hindu News Paper is attached.
Let’s pray for the soul of deceased.
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Dear,
Thanks for sharing the info. Our Fire dept seems like our 'police dept in India cinema movies' - they are exactly coming after the incident and saying, "NO fire Exit," blah blah blah. I'm not only blaming them. Actually, it's a lack of communication problem between the public and the government.
In Chennai, I went through lots of complexes and malls. I noticed that they do not meet requirements even though they hold certificates for all clearances. For example, they have emergency exits, but they are not maintained properly, they store materials in front of doors, have expired extinguishers, and no escape route maps posted. But the good thing is nowadays it's changing fast, more than we expect.
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Thanks for sharing the info. Our Fire dept seems like our 'police dept in India cinema movies' - they are exactly coming after the incident and saying, "NO fire Exit," blah blah blah. I'm not only blaming them. Actually, it's a lack of communication problem between the public and the government.
In Chennai, I went through lots of complexes and malls. I noticed that they do not meet requirements even though they hold certificates for all clearances. For example, they have emergency exits, but they are not maintained properly, they store materials in front of doors, have expired extinguishers, and no escape route maps posted. But the good thing is nowadays it's changing fast, more than we expect.
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Our deepest condolences to the victims of this tragedy! Rest in peace to the departed souls. We extend our thanks to the Sri Devi Bus Driver of No. 5 Bus for promptly assisting in the rescue operation by parking the bus in front of the bank. (See image above) We would also like to express our gratitude to all members of the public.
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Our deepest condolences to the victims of this tragedy! Rest in peace to the departed souls. We extend our thanks to the Sri Devi Bus Driver of No. 5 Bus for promptly assisting in the rescue operation by parking the bus in front of the bank. (See image above) We would also like to express our gratitude to all members of the public.
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Well, i am not interested in posting funny comments about our FIRE DEPARTMENT TEAM. I blame the Management alone. It seems you have reported the news published in the news paper.
Majority of the building in India don't EMERGENCY EXITS and other FIRE FIGHTING DEVICES.
1) It was the responsibility of the Management to provide SAFE & HEALTHY WORK PLACE for employees
1.1) This includes EMERGENCY EXIT, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS(Fire Category based), FIRE HOSE, FIRE ALARMS, FIRST AID and FIRE SAFETY TRAINED PERSONNEL.
2) EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN must be IMPLEMENTED STRICTLY to avoid any incidents that may cause harm or take lives of the people involved.
3) Employees must be trained on SAFE WORKING STRATEGIES to face/combat such untowards incidents and help themselves from getting potential hazards.
4) For every 30 EMPLOYEES, ONE SAFETY OFFICER must be provided who must carry out routine checks(building/equipment inspection) and ensure RISK are either ELIMINATED or REDUCTED to the MAXIMUM.
Our life is precious. If we don't take care of it, who will take care of it.
With profound regards
From India, Chennai
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Majority of the building in India don't EMERGENCY EXITS and other FIRE FIGHTING DEVICES.
1) It was the responsibility of the Management to provide SAFE & HEALTHY WORK PLACE for employees
1.1) This includes EMERGENCY EXIT, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS(Fire Category based), FIRE HOSE, FIRE ALARMS, FIRST AID and FIRE SAFETY TRAINED PERSONNEL.
2) EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN must be IMPLEMENTED STRICTLY to avoid any incidents that may cause harm or take lives of the people involved.
3) Employees must be trained on SAFE WORKING STRATEGIES to face/combat such untowards incidents and help themselves from getting potential hazards.
4) For every 30 EMPLOYEES, ONE SAFETY OFFICER must be provided who must carry out routine checks(building/equipment inspection) and ensure RISK are either ELIMINATED or REDUCTED to the MAXIMUM.
Our life is precious. If we don't take care of it, who will take care of it.
With profound regards
From India, Chennai
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Dear Mr. Shaik,
Thank you for the inputs. In your reply, you stated the following quote. Could you please inform me if this requirement is mandated by a specific statute? Is this a legal obligation or not?
"For every 30 employees, one safety officer must be provided who must conduct routine checks (building/equipment inspection) and ensure risks are either eliminated or reduced to the maximum."
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Thank you for the inputs. In your reply, you stated the following quote. Could you please inform me if this requirement is mandated by a specific statute? Is this a legal obligation or not?
"For every 30 employees, one safety officer must be provided who must conduct routine checks (building/equipment inspection) and ensure risks are either eliminated or reduced to the maximum."
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This is as per THE SAFETY LAW applicable in the MIDDLE EAST and GULF COUNTRIES. Even it is the same in the UK and USA. Dimensions of the workplace are not defined, but if the area is large and the number of employees is still less, a company needs to appoint another SO. In India, things are totally different.
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From India, Chennai
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Dear Mr. Shaik,
Thank you for your response. I am not familiar with the laws in the countries you mentioned, so I will refrain from commenting on them. However, based on my understanding, increasing the number of safety professionals may not be the solution to reduce such incidents. Safety is the responsibility of Line Management. Anyone carrying out a task, whether a Supervisor, Manager, or Top Executive, holds this responsibility. When this aspect is emphasized, things will improve. In India, we cannot rely solely on voluntary efforts when it comes to safety. Some companies recognize the importance of safety and take action. However, for the majority, there is a need for law enforcement agencies to be more proactive in India to bring about change in the current situation.
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Thank you for your response. I am not familiar with the laws in the countries you mentioned, so I will refrain from commenting on them. However, based on my understanding, increasing the number of safety professionals may not be the solution to reduce such incidents. Safety is the responsibility of Line Management. Anyone carrying out a task, whether a Supervisor, Manager, or Top Executive, holds this responsibility. When this aspect is emphasized, things will improve. In India, we cannot rely solely on voluntary efforts when it comes to safety. Some companies recognize the importance of safety and take action. However, for the majority, there is a need for law enforcement agencies to be more proactive in India to bring about change in the current situation.
Thank you for your participation. Please continue to share your knowledge with us by engaging in the ongoing discussions.
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The UAE law is:
A. Each industrial establishment employing not fewer than 150 workers shall appoint a full-time industrial safety officer whose job shall be to supervise the precautionary measures taken against the various risks and the implementation of the provisions of the law in this connection.
B. The industrial safety officer appointed by an establishment employing more than one thousand workers shall be an engineer or a technician qualified in industrial safety, and the officer appointed by an establishment employing fewer than one thousand workers shall be a graduate of an industrial secondary school with experience in industrial safety.
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Nandish
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A. Each industrial establishment employing not fewer than 150 workers shall appoint a full-time industrial safety officer whose job shall be to supervise the precautionary measures taken against the various risks and the implementation of the provisions of the law in this connection.
B. The industrial safety officer appointed by an establishment employing more than one thousand workers shall be an engineer or a technician qualified in industrial safety, and the officer appointed by an establishment employing fewer than one thousand workers shall be a graduate of an industrial secondary school with experience in industrial safety.
Regards,
Nandish
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I do agree with you. As said earlier, when it comes to safety, every employee is held responsible for executing the job safely. When the infrastructure doesn't meet safety standards, it's difficult for employees to safeguard themselves from hazards and reduce risk levels.
With regards to NEAR MISS (mis-happenings), it is up to the employees how they behave, react, or respond to a particular/specific situation, even if the environment and workplace are safe.
In India, there is NO VALUE FOR LIFE; hence, safety has no meaning/value nor given preference. Whereas, in the majority of the developed countries - NO SAFETY NO WORK. This projects the way we Indians are habitual of executing any task, that too without applying logic and common sense.
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From India, Chennai
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With regards to NEAR MISS (mis-happenings), it is up to the employees how they behave, react, or respond to a particular/specific situation, even if the environment and workplace are safe.
In India, there is NO VALUE FOR LIFE; hence, safety has no meaning/value nor given preference. Whereas, in the majority of the developed countries - NO SAFETY NO WORK. This projects the way we Indians are habitual of executing any task, that too without applying logic and common sense.
With profound regards
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I agree with Dilip.
But, as per my understanding, increasing the number of safety professionals is not the solution to bring down such mishaps. Safety is a line management responsibility. The individual undertaking any job, whether a supervisor, manager, or top executive, holds the responsibility. When this perspective is embraced, things will change. A voluntary movement for safety is challenging to expect in India. Some companies recognize the importance and begin focusing on safety. However, for the majority, law enforcement agencies need to become more active in India to bring about change in the situation.
As a trainer, I frequently encounter issues in industries. Organizers often inquire if it is sufficient for security/maintenance personnel to attend the class. In my classes, I aim to have maximum participation from all departments, including office staff and women.
During my free training sessions, I emphasize that it is the responsibility of everyone to have basic training or at least basic awareness of fire safety. I also stress that in the event of an emergency, one cannot be certain of the presence of trained personnel, but everyone should know how to protect themselves from accidents.
Upon completion of the training, I encourage women to participate in live fire extinguishing drills. I am proud to say that many women initially hesitated but eventually extinguished the fires effectively.
Let me share a real-life example from 10 years ago. We organized a training session at a pharmaceutical research lab where most participants were newly hired female graduates with a BSc. The very next day, a fire incident occurred at their workplace. To everyone's surprise, the majority of the women reacted promptly with small 1 kg ABC fire extinguishers and successfully contained the fire. This story highlights that with basic training or awareness, individuals can respond effectively to emergencies, potentially saving lives at no additional cost.
Moorthy OVSN
From India, Hyderabad
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But, as per my understanding, increasing the number of safety professionals is not the solution to bring down such mishaps. Safety is a line management responsibility. The individual undertaking any job, whether a supervisor, manager, or top executive, holds the responsibility. When this perspective is embraced, things will change. A voluntary movement for safety is challenging to expect in India. Some companies recognize the importance and begin focusing on safety. However, for the majority, law enforcement agencies need to become more active in India to bring about change in the situation.
As a trainer, I frequently encounter issues in industries. Organizers often inquire if it is sufficient for security/maintenance personnel to attend the class. In my classes, I aim to have maximum participation from all departments, including office staff and women.
During my free training sessions, I emphasize that it is the responsibility of everyone to have basic training or at least basic awareness of fire safety. I also stress that in the event of an emergency, one cannot be certain of the presence of trained personnel, but everyone should know how to protect themselves from accidents.
Upon completion of the training, I encourage women to participate in live fire extinguishing drills. I am proud to say that many women initially hesitated but eventually extinguished the fires effectively.
Let me share a real-life example from 10 years ago. We organized a training session at a pharmaceutical research lab where most participants were newly hired female graduates with a BSc. The very next day, a fire incident occurred at their workplace. To everyone's surprise, the majority of the women reacted promptly with small 1 kg ABC fire extinguishers and successfully contained the fire. This story highlights that with basic training or awareness, individuals can respond effectively to emergencies, potentially saving lives at no additional cost.
Moorthy OVSN
From India, Hyderabad
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