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The document discusses key aspects of occupational health and safety, focusing on fire prevention through the Fire Triangle, common air pollutants in workshops, and potential fire hazards with control measures. It highlights the importance of workplace ventilation for maintaining air quality and reducing fire risks, as well as the tragic fire incident at Ali Enterprises in 2012 due to safety failures. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for safety plans and the impact of maintaining fire safety and air quality on employee well-being and productivity.

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OHS Assignment 2 Answers

The document discusses key aspects of occupational health and safety, focusing on fire prevention through the Fire Triangle, common air pollutants in workshops, and potential fire hazards with control measures. It highlights the importance of workplace ventilation for maintaining air quality and reducing fire risks, as well as the tragic fire incident at Ali Enterprises in 2012 due to safety failures. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for safety plans and the impact of maintaining fire safety and air quality on employee well-being and productivity.

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Occupational Health and Safety Assignment 2 - Answers

Q1. The Fire Triangle consists of three elements: heat, fuel, and oxygen. Removing any one of

these elements can prevent or extinguish a fire. Understanding this triangle is essential for fire

prevention because it helps identify which factors to control in order to minimize fire risk.

Q2. Three common air pollutants in mechanical workshops include: (1) Carbon monoxide - can

cause headaches and even unconsciousness; (2) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - can cause

respiratory irritation and long-term health issues; (3) Particulate matter - can lead to lung damage

and respiratory diseases.

Q3. Potential fire hazards and control measures: (1) Flammable liquids - store in approved

containers; (2) Electrical equipment - ensure regular maintenance; (3) Welding operations - use fire

blankets and shields; (4) Accumulated waste - dispose regularly and properly.

Q4. Poor air quality can lead to respiratory problems, fatigue, and other health issues. For example,

exposure to high levels of dust and fumes can cause occupational asthma.

Q5. Workplace ventilation reduces fire risk by dispersing flammable vapors and maintains air quality

by removing harmful pollutants, thus improving overall safety.

Q6. In 2012, a fire broke out at the Ali Enterprises garment factory in Karachi, Pakistan. Over 250

workers died due to locked exits and poor safety protocols.

Causes included faulty electrical wiring and lack of emergency exits. Health and safety failures were

numerous, including no fire alarms or sprinklers. Prevention strategies such as proper emergency

planning, regular safety audits, and functional fire exits could have mitigated the disaster.

Q7. A common air quality monitoring device is the Particulate Matter (PM) sensor. It measures the

concentration of airborne particles and is typically used in factories, workshops, and construction
sites. It helps ensure the air is safe to breathe and informs actions like activating ventilation or

halting operations when levels are too high.

Q8. A basic workshop safety plan includes:

- Fire extinguishers at entrances and near high-risk areas like welding stations.

- Clearly marked emergency exits on opposite ends of the workshop.

- Ventilation fans at ceiling level and portable air filtration units near pollutant sources.

Q9. Some workplaces neglect fire and air safety due to cost-cutting, lack of awareness, or absence

of regulations. For instance, small auto-repair shops may not install ventilation due to expense,

risking worker health.

Q10. Maintaining fire safety and air quality significantly boosts employee well-being and productivity.

Clean air reduces sick leaves and respiratory issues, while fire safety prevents accidents and instills

confidence. Together, these practices create a safer, healthier, and more efficient workplace.

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