BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION - Kapitolyo High School

BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NC II
K to 12 – Technology and Livelihood Education 89
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5. Ensure that all staff are aware of the fire escape routes and install fire alarm if you
don't already have one. If the office has one in place already make sure it is tested
regularly each year by a qualified fire alarm engineer and that none of the detectors
are covered, blocked or been painted over.
6. A major cause of office fires is due to a short circuit at the plug or in electrical
machinery such as computers or heaters. Ensure that any unused power socket is
switched off and have your sockets tested annually to make sure they are in proper
working condition. Never ever plug multiple plugs into a power socket as this
increases the risk of an overload and potential short circuit. Electrical fires can be
very dangerous and so you should also provide the correct type of fire extinguisher
for such a hazard. A CO2 extinguisher is especially designed for this very purpose.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS
When doing electrical work or using electrical equipment, you should practice safety to
avoid electric shock.
Shut off power to the circuit you’re working on and verify it’s off (treat all electrical as
having power even after shutting off power).
Wear rubber gloves.
Wear rubber shoes with rubber soles.
Use tools with insulated handles.
Keep yourself dry.
Keep the area around you dry.
Wear safety glasses.
Never handle electric switch with wet hands.
Always report frayed electrical cords and ungrounded electrical cords.
Self-Check 3.3
How Much Have You Learned?
A. Identify whether it is a firehazard or not. Write yes or no only.
_____1. candles
_____2. bricks
_____3. oven
_____4. sand
_____5. faulty electrical wiring
B. Identify that which is described.
_____1. A major cause of office fires at the plug or in electrical machinery such as
computers or heaters.
_____2. Maintain this for detection and warning of fire
_____3. It is often a component of building safety
_____4. A portable metal container ejecting chemicals or water for putting out fire
_____5. This should be installed so that workers or staff can find their way out if the
power blackens out the building.