fire safety
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Fire Safety in Healthcare Facilities: An Indian Perspective
Abstract: Fire protection and safety measures in hospitals are of utmost importance to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Due to the patients' limited mobility, hospitals are more susceptible to fire disasters. Short-circuits, basements being used as storehouse, inappropriate storage of flammable liquids, improper power supply load, false ceiling panel lined with thermocol, faulty electric wirings, and overheating leading to burning of wires are some of the common causes …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Assessment of Fire and Life Safety in Rural Settlements in India
Abstract: Fire incidents pose a significant threat to life and property in rural India, particularly in residences. Despite strides in urban fire safety, rural areas continue to face frequent fire incidents, posing significant risks to lives and properties. This paper presents a thorough review of existing literature on fire safety assessment in rural Indian settlements focusing on unique vulnerabilities specific to this context. In rural settings, various factors contribute to the …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 47–53 Read article
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Minimisation of Fire Outbreaks in Nigeria via Fire Safety Education in Architecture in the Universities
Abstract: Frequent fire outbreak in buildings is a problem in Nigeria which has led to the loss of many human lives and the destruction of substantial properties. To minimize this menace in Nigeria, it therefore became extremely important to carry a research work to recap the architecture curriculum of study with respect to fire safety education in the universities in Nigeria, to provide guidelines for its improvement. Desktop study was considered …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 53–63 Read article