Notably, some households store in their house many flammable substances such as gasoline, oil, etc., but are not properly stored, potentially posing a risk of fire and explosion. The consequences of the fires have left heavy losses to people and property. In order to minimize damage, the Police force for fire prevention, fighting and rescue (Firefighting and Rescue) has proposed many synchronous and effective solutions.
Recently, at the house number 24 Thanh Cong street (Quang Trung ward, Ha Dong district, Hanoi) a serious fire broke out. Receiving the news, the Hanoi Police Command Information Center dispatched many fire engines and dozens of soldiers to put out the fire.
According to initial information, the owner is Mr. Nguyen Quang M. (43 years old); The fire killed four people and injured one. The four dead include Mrs. Nguyen Thi X. (67 years old, the owner's biological mother), Nguyen Minh P. (10 years old), Nguyen Quang Minh D. (8 years old), Nguyen Quang Minh H. (4 years old), all three grandchildren are children of the owner. The house has a construction area of about 40m2, reinforced concrete structure, brick wall. Mr. M.'s family has been living here for more than a year. The cause of the fire is under investigation by authorities.
Before that, a fire broke out at a bar 90m2, four floors high at 144 Van Cao, Ngo Quyen district, Hai Phong city. There were no customers at the time of the fire, only four female employees. They all climbed onto the balcony of the fourth floor to call for help. After that, seven fire engines and dozens of firefighters and police officers sprayed water continuously on the fire.
After the tireless efforts of the authorities, the fire was brought under control. The fire killed three people, Bui Thi Hai Y., Nguyen Uyen N., Nguyen Ngoc A., only one person managed to escape. Leaders of Ngo Quyen district visited the families of the deceased victims, supporting each family 10 million VND; encourage people to be rescued 5 million dong. The cause of the fire is under investigation...
Through research, the main cause of fires and explosions is due to hot weather, high temperature, causing materials to become dry and easy to catch fire, along with the demand for electricity of people. population increases, causing electrical equipment to overload. In addition, when the weather is hot, vehicles emit a lot of heat and smoke and there are cases where the trunk of the car contains flammable objects such as lighters, which can cause fire and explosion when exposed to high temperatures. The basements of the apartment building often install electric booths, general air-conditioning radiators and are places to store a lot of motorbikes and cars filled with gasoline, if a fire or explosion occurs, the damage to people and property is very big. The cause of the fire was also caused by individuals and organizations violating regulations on fire prevention and fighting safety; due to technical problems and traffic accidents…
According to Senior Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Quoc Cuong, Head of the Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Department and the Phu Tho Provincial Police Department, in order to prevent fire and explosion in the hot season, as well as ensure the safety of family members, each family should limit the use of combustible materials such as wood, foam plastic ... for wall, ceiling, partition. Do not install iron cages, iron nets on solid railings in high-rise buildings.
In case of installation, it is necessary to arrange the inner latch door, prepare ladders, rope ladders and self-rescue ropes to escape in case of fire. To arrange a reasonable place of worship, lamps, incense and candles must be placed firmly on incombustible materials, away from flammable objects. When burning votive papers, you must take care to avoid letting the wind blow the embers and cause the fire to spread. The electrical system must select a fully loaded electrical conductor, install aptomat, and fuse for each large-capacity device, each floor, and each room. Do not place combustible materials near electrical panels, circuit breakers, heating equipment, large-capacity electrical equipment (minimum 50cm away)...
If you are away from home for a long time, you must turn off the main circuit breaker of the whole house. Do not charge your phone, electric motorcycle (bicycle) or other power consuming devices overnight. Limit power use during peak hours to avoid overloading the source. Do not store gasoline, gas, flammable, explosive and flammable liquids. When using a gas stove, it must be arranged in a well-ventilated, well-lit place, away from heat sources and flammable and explosive items.
If you do not use a gas stove, you must close the tank valve and lock the stove valve. Every family needs to install CCTV at home via phone, fire alarm to help early warning when a fire occurs. Equip yourself with fire extinguishers, gas masks, escape ropes, demolition tools such as hammers, pickaxes, crowbars..., fully participate in fire prevention training classes to master the knowledge and skills . When a fire or explosion occurs, stay calm to handle the situation, shout and alert everyone to move out of the fire.
If you have to escape through an area with smoke and fire, you must use a gas mask or a towel or soft cloth soaked in water to cover your nose, mouth and body; absolutely do not hide in the room, toilet. Then immediately call the fire protection and fire protection force via phone number 114, fire alarm app 114, or the authorities and police where the fire occurs.
Strengthen the propaganda of clips, warning images, slogans, and messages instructing knowledge and skills on fire prevention and fighting, built by the Fire Department and the Central High Command, and published on digital platforms such as online newspapers and App. 114 fire alarm, SMS, Zalo, Facebook…
When fires and explosions occur in households, residential areas, high-rise apartment buildings, etc., children and the elderly are often at high risk of injury or death. Because these people often have limited health, move slowly, lack of understanding of fire prevention and escape skills when a fire occurs. Therefore, children and the elderly are the ones who need to be helped and equipped with knowledge and skills to escape in the event of a fire or explosion.
Specifically, when a fire or explosion occurs, children and the elderly must be instructed to use wet towels to cover their noses and bend down to the floor to avoid toxic fumes from entering their noses and mouths. If after escaping the fire, the victims have hoarseness, rapid breathing, rapid breathing, etc., they should immediately go to medical facilities for timely examination and treatment.
Master of Science II NGUYEN PHUONG TRUNG
Deputy Director of Phuc Tho General Hospital (Hanoi)
Author: Duc Hieu and Ngoc Long
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(BĐT) - According to a survey by Vietnam Report Joint Stock Company (Vietnam Report), businesses in the construction industry are quite cautious about their business prospects in 2023. Leaders of some large enterprises This year is still a very difficult year for contractors, because they are under great financial pressure.
At the time of the survey in February 2023, assessing the ability to access capital, nearly half of construction enterprises thought that it would be more difficult than the previous year, but this rate has decreased compared to the survey results. one year ago (down 25.0%).
The survey results of Vietnam Report also show that the percentage of businesses worried about the impact of the economic downturn and the slower process of project approval and approval will continue to increase in the next 12-18 months. . Meanwhile, difficulties related to raw material price fluctuations, inflation and cautious sentiment in investment activities due to the impact of the pandemic will gradually reduce their impact.
Judging by the investment and business environment of the construction industry, most businesses are more cautious than last year and there is a strong differentiation between sectors.
While two-thirds of businesses believe that energy and utility construction has not seen many significant changes compared to the previous year, residential construction and commercial construction are perceived by the majority of businesses as not very positive. especially when construction demand in this segment has not improved and competitive pressure increases.
Positive signals this year come from infrastructure construction and industrial construction. For infrastructure construction enterprises (especially expressway projects), there is still the impact of high input costs because materials account for a large proportion of total costs such as backfill soil, leveling sand, etc. .. still maintains an uptrend, but is expected to get a boost from public investment.
The period of 2023 - 2024 is forecasted to be the peak of public investment disbursement, bringing a great source of jobs for infrastructure construction enterprises.
According to a report from the Vietnam Association of Construction Contractors (VACC), construction enterprises in 2022 recorded a decrease in workload, except industrial construction - accounting for 10% - remained stable. determined. In the 2023 picture, industrial construction will still be a bright area supporting the growth of the whole industry, with 66.7% of enterprises placing their faith in a brighter outlook.
In the coming time, steel/corrugated iron materials which account for a high proportion in the structure of industrial construction costs are gradually stabilizing, profit margin of this sector is expected to improve when contracts with manufacturers are expected to improve. supply is adjusted to the new unit price.
Besides, the driving force comes from the booming demand for factories and infrastructure. Global production networks are still in flux and over the years, Vietnam has emerged as a leading destination for global companies to establish their industrial and manufacturing bases as many corporations The leading delegation affirms its commitment to invest more in our country.
Vietnam Report's survey indicates 6 opportunities to promote construction activities this year, including: Professional, experienced and highly disciplined staff; Position and competitiveness; The company's vision and business strategy is clear and captures market trends; Foreign investment capital (FDI) poured into Vietnam increased sharply; High quality products with competitive price; Many legal difficulties related to the real estate market have been focused on removing.
In particular, the factor of highly qualified, experienced and disciplined personnel is considered to be the most important driving force for the growth of the industry, and is also the factor with the highest percentage of enterprises in the world. selection increased the highest compared to 2022 (up 17.1%).
Capital construction has been one of the industries that have attracted the most foreign direct investment (FDI) in recent years, therefore, two-thirds of construction enterprises continue to expect FDI to be the driving force to support the construction industry. the overall development of the industry in the near future.
Expecting to proactively break through and shape the construction market in the new economic cycle
The survey of Vietnam Report commented that the push like Covid-19, credit tightening, new production technology or digitalization process, new material technology ... have been making the whole construction industry as well as each individual. businesses gradually "makeover" with a completely new look, becoming stronger and more durable.
As an industry that is often in a passive position due to cash flow, sources of goods, profits, etc., it depends a lot on partners, but at the present stage, construction industry enterprises are increasingly proactive in order to be able to self-manage. save themselves and affirm their credibility with investors, customers and stakeholders.
On a 5-point scale, enterprises in the industry rate the importance of building resilience when implementing projects and allocating their capital, reaching 4.5 points - a very high level. important, increased 0.3 points compared to the survey results last year.
Assessing the level of commitment to improving the resilience of construction enterprises when implementing projects and allocating capital before future disruption events recorded a positive signal when there was a shift in the rate of investment. The ratio of enterprises at the planning stage to the next stage is in the process of improvement and has been completed.
Survey results of Vietnam Report indicate 7 priority solutions of construction enterprises in the short and medium term. Five of the above seven priorities are in the effort to improve the resilience of the business (risk management, financial management and human resource management).
According to Vietnam Report, the planning, organization, control and monitoring of the company's financial resources to ensure that the financial resources are properly allocated, that the projects are completed on time and within the scope of the project. micro-budget, while effectively managing cash flow throughout the life of the project is crucial to the success of the business.
Along with that, effective risk management is also very important in the construction industry, where projects often face many risks, such as delays, design changes,... Effective risk management can can help identify and mitigate these risks, reducing the likelihood of delays, cost overruns and legal disputes.
In the context of a tight economy, liquidity in the real estate - construction market is still at the current low level, financial management capacity and risk management become the top priority of construction enterprises. It is expected to help businesses improve their competitiveness in the industry as well as improve their reputation with customers and investors, while better managing their resources, reducing waste and minimizing waste. profit maximization.
Technology innovation to improve efficiency and increase work productivity is a trend that will be popular and strongly developed in 2023.
In addition, the solution of Strengthening investment cooperation was chosen by 46.7% of construction enterprises to solve current difficulties and promote development. The number of choosing this solution for the next 3 years recorded a significant increase (up 14.9%). This is an important strategy for construction businesses looking to grow and thrive in an increasingly competitive market. Construction businesses can attract more investors and partners, including private equity firms, venture capitalists and institutional investors. By leveraging the resources, expertise and capital of external partners, construction businesses can scale, improve profitability, and reduce risk.
Technology-related solutions continue to be a priority for many construction businesses. Multidimensional pressure forces businesses to look for innovative solutions to optimize costs and resources. Technology innovation to improve efficiency and increase work productivity is a trend that will be popular and strongly developed in 2023, according to Vietnam Report.
Author: The Vu
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