Indian Muslim Association (IMA) Kuwait, in collaboration with American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) – Kuwait Chapter, successfully conducted an Online Awareness Webinar on ‘Residential Fire & Safety Hazards’ on August 3, 2024 at 7pm. Event aimed to educate Public on essential Fire Safety measures and prevention strategies in light of recent fire incidents in residential areas across Kuwait.
The webinar, held via Zoom, was co-hosted by ASSP Kuwait Chapter & in coordination with four esteemed Indian Associations in Kuwait, Mogaveera Association Kuwait, Maurya Kala Parisar Kuwait, Life Again Foundation, and United Telugu Forum Kuwait. The event was attended by a large diverse audience, who actively participated in the interactive session.
Webinar featured two distinguished speakers who shared their expertise in fire safety and emergency response:
•Ashok Garlapati, President, Board of Certified Safety Professionals USA & Advisory Board Member of ASSP Kuwait Chapter enlightened audience with in-depth case studies of recent fire incidents across residential areas in Kuwait, the probable causes & preventive measures..
•Dr. Ibrahim El-Mahdy, QHSE International Consultant, discussed in his unique detailed analysis on common causes of residential fires and provided insights on how to prevent them. He further explained in detail the reason & causes for fire to start. He said that Fire is a chemical reaction involving rapid oxidation or burning of a fuel, it needs three elements to occur as follows
Fuel: It can be any combustible materials like solid, liquid or gas. Most solids and liquids become a vapor or gas before they will burn.
Oxygen: The air that we breathe is about 21 percent oxygen. Fire only needs an atmosphere with at least 16 percent oxygen.
Heat: Heat is the energy necessary to increase the temperature of the fuel to a point where sufficient vapor are given off for ignition to occur.
Therefore, a chain reaction can occur when the above three elements of fire are present in the proper conditions and the proportions. Fire occurs when this rapid oxidation or burning takes place.
Event Highlights:
•Understanding Fire Hazards: Participants gained insights into the common causes of residential fires and learned preventive measures.
•Safety Measures: Practical tips and guidelines were provided to enhance fire safety in homes.
•Emergency Response: Key steps to take in the event of a fire, including evacuation procedures, were discussed.
•Fire Safety Equipment: The importance of having functional fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and other safety devices was emphasized.
•Interactive Q&A Session: The webinar featured an engaging Q&A session where participants' queries were addressed by the experts.
Mr. Mohammad Yusuf, Vice President of ASSP-KC, delivered the Vote of Thanks, expressing his sincere gratitude to IMA for initiating and organizing this timely event. He also extended heartfelt appreciation to the entire teams of IMA, ASSP-KC, Mogaveera Association, Maurya Kala Parisar, Life Again Foundation, and United Telugu Forum for their exceptional efforts in coordinating the successful webinar
The Event commenced with the recitation of Holy Quran by Master Ibrahim & conducted by Br Faheem Shareef.
The Event was well-received by the attendees, who expressed their gratitude for the valuable insights and practical information provided during the webinar.
The Event underscored the significance of community-driven initiatives in promoting safety awareness, highlighting IMA's dedication to collaborating for the betterment of society.
To access Webinar Recording, Please visit below links:
https://youtu.be/DgaAD5R2BOQ Ashok Garlapati’s presentation
https://youtu.be/BVcMlYUEf8o Dr. Ibrahim El-Mahdy’s presentation