Fire Safety Evacuation Plan for the Canteen at Aalborg University Esbjerg Campus

Helal, Mohammad Al ; Amin, Samiha ; Fazal, Hafiza Saima

3. term

Risk and Safety Management, Candidate

2024

2024-12-19

46 pages

Emergency fire safety ‘preparedness’ plays an enormous role especially in high-occupancy areas like varsity campuses. The principal topic of our study is to create a fire safety evacuation plan particularly for the canteen in building A’s basement at Aalborg University’s Esbjerg campus. This report delves into a systematic approach which incorporates risk analysis, simulation, and stakeholder engagement where occupant safety, reduce fire evacuation time, and minimize fire-related hazards are our primary concern. A thorough risk assessment was conducted utilizing both qualitative and semi-quantitative tools, the Bow-tie Analysis and Risk Matrix respectively to find out the possible fire hazards and prioritize the risks. The identified main hazards through our brainstorming during the campus inspection, basically the canteen kitchen area are flammable products, electrical problems, human mistakes and malfunctioning cooking equipment. Recommendations were given after the hazards analysis for instance, routine maintenance, appropriate storage, and fire safety training. Automated fire-rated doors with magnetic holders and hanging fire safety evacuation layouts near all exits with whole campus were also emphasized to minimize life and property damage. The Pathfinder simulation software was used in the study to model five (05) fire incident scenarios namely All Exits Operational, Canteen Main Exit Block, Library Main and Secondary Exit Block, Canteen Main Exit and Linking Library Door Block, Canteen Main Exit and Linking Lounge Door Block whose would help to optimize evacuation procedures, guaranteeing a swift and efficient egress. To ensure robust workplace safety, interaction among different stakeholders, particularly University administration closely relation to Cafeteria Management can play a crucial role. Our results highlight the combination between technological advancements and human behavior in order to ameliorate the emergency preparedness cycle. This report dives into the depths to create a safe environment for all campus residents by addressing vulnerabilities and promoting culture safety. Our suggested plan sets a standard for fire safety in campus by improving quick response capabilities and aligning with long-term operational risk management goals.

Fire Evacuation Plan

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