Identifying Common Causes Of Household Fires Training Ppt

Slide 1

This slide lists the most common causes of household fires. In addition to the causes of fire at a workplace that we have already studied, household fires are set off due to reasons that seem innocuous. Everyday ordinary activities lead to major infernos in households as people tend to be careless or negligent about these causes.

Slide 2

This slide talks about cooking-related fires in a household. Unattended cooking is the main reason for household fires. They are generally caused by grease overheating in an oven or stove.

Instructor’s Notes: Grease is highly flammable, and when it reaches a specific temperature, it can spontaneously ignite even without coming in contact with a flame. It is quite difficult to put out grease fires.

Slide 3

This slide talks about household fires due to heating appliances. Heating and cooling equipment is the second most common cause of household fires. A fire can break out when fabrics or other kinds of combustibles are left too close to space heaters or baseboard heaters.

Slide 4

This slide talks about household fires that unattended candles cause. Candles have open flames and can easily tip over, resulting in a fire. Matches and lighters used to light candles can also be dangerous if left within a child's reach.

Slide 5

This slide talks about household fires that children cause. Children may start fires accidentally or out of curiosity. If you discover matches or lighters in their possession or room, smell Sulphur in their surroundings, or locate toys or other personal items that appear melted or singed, they might be engaging in fire play.