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Author:   R. Craig Schroll (FIRECON, East Earl, Pennsylvania, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.150kg
ISBN:  

9781587160585

ISBN 10:   1587160587
Pages:   274
Publication Date:   28 March 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Scope of the Fire Loss Problem Case Histories Factors Which Affect Fire Loss Can Loss Prevention and Control Have an Impact? FIRE BEHAVIOR The Need for Understanding What is Fire? Ignition Sources Measures of Flammability Heat Transfer Products of Combustion Extinguishing Methods Extinguishing Agents LOSS CONTROL PROGRAMS What is a Fire Loss Control Program? Why Are Loss Control Programs Needed? Who Needs a Loss Control Program? Loss Control Approaches Loss Control Process Loss Control Program Essentials Organizing for Loss Control Non-Emergency Organization Emergency Organization Implementing Loss Control Managing Loss Control LIFE SAFETY General Principles Detailed Requirements Human Behavior Exits Smoke and Fire Control Evacuation Planning Emergency Action Plan Exercises Personnel Training HAZARD CONTROL Hazard Control versus Fire Prevention Hazard Control Hierarchy Specific Hazards Hazard Analysis Fire Prevention Plans Hazard Control Policies and Procedures INSTALLED FIRE PROTECTION General Principles Passive Systems Active Systems Why Installed Fire Protection is Important Justifying Installed Fire Protection Fire Walls Alarm Systems Standpipe Systems Automatic Sprinkler Systems Water-Spray Systems Foam Systems Water Supply Systems Halon Systems Halon Substitute Systems Dry Chemical Systems Carbon Dioxide Systems Explosion Suppression Systems Installed System Impairments Inspection and Maintenance of Systems Evaluate System Needs PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Types and Performance Characteristics of Extinguishers Extinguisher Ratings Extinguisher Regulations Selection of Extinguishers Placement of Extinguishers Use of Extinguishers Personnel Training in the Use of Extinguishers Inspection of Extinguishers Maintenance of Extinguishers EMERGENCY PLANNING Why is Planning Important? Who Should Be Involved? When Do Plans Need to Be Made? When Do Plans Need to Be Changed? How to Develop Plans Input from Other Plans Systematic Emergency Planning Tactical Surveys Action Plans Diagrams Plan Manuals Where Plans Should Be Kept How to Use Plans Planning for Outside Agency Involvement EMERGENCY TEAMS & FIRE BRIGADES Determining Needs Personnel Organization Equipment Training Managing Day-to-Day Operations Non-emergency Functions Emergency Operations Industry/Fire Department Cooperation COPING WITH FIRE Why What You Do is Important Notifications Prioritize Salvage Efforts Documenting the Incident Dealing with the Media Insurance Issues Cause Determination Evaluate Business Impact APPENDIX A - ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX B - RESOURCE LIST APPENDIX C - Glossary

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Workplace safety is important in all occupations; effective safety programs result in fewer lost worker days, lower and fewer claims, and better company performance; all these factors impact company bottom lines. Writing for students and practitioners, Schroll emphasizes the industrial setting, covering topics such as fire loss, fire behavior, loss control programs, life safety, hazard control, fie protection system, emergency planning, emergency teams, and coping with fires Numerous photographs and charts supplement the clearly laid out text a useful compendium of information for those who need a wide range of solid introductory material -CHOICE, October 2002

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