SAFETY


Randall Williams, fi re and gas mapping engineer Draeger Safety UK


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Randall Williams, fi re and gas mapping engineer, Draeger Safety UK, explores the value of fi re and gas mapping


n a high-risk environment, a fi re and gas detection system provides a crucial layer of protection for the key areas of health


and safety for any operator in the power generation industry. Although detection and control systems have advanced signifi cantly in recent years, even the best fi re and gas detection system is ineff ective if the fi eld sensors are not positioned correctly. A methodical approach (fi re and gas mapping) to designing the sensor locations can provide the confi dence that the highest standards of safety have been adhered to in order to protect both colleagues and facilities from toxic and fl ammable gas hazards,


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as well as fi re risks. Fire and gas mapping can be an


Fire and gas


mapping can be an eff ective way of providing reassurance for operators in the industry


eff ective way of providing added reassurance for operators in the industry. It can determine whether detection devices are positioned accurately and eff ectively, and whether coverage is suff icient to protect the occupants and process. Documentation of the location design aligns with UK regulations, including the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Fire Safety Order 2005. Beyond regulatory compliance, a


robust fi re and gas mapping approach also demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to safety and reputation,


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