PAKISTAN HOSIERY MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION
PHMA House, 37-H, Block-6, P.E.C.H.S, Karachi.
Tel: 0092-21-34522769, 34522685, 34544765
To: All
Members of the Association (Southern & Northern Zone)
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Ref. No. PHMA/032/2026
Dated: 02nd November 2026
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Subject:
FIRE PREVENTION GUIDELINES DURING THE DRY SEASON
Dear
Members,
In view of
the increased risk of fire incidents during the dry and winter seasons, the
Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) urges all its
valued members to take necessary precautions and strengthen fire safety
measures at their factories.
Considering
the potential challenges in emergency response and firefighting arrangements,
it is essential for every factory to have adequate fire prevention measures,
basic firefighting equipment, and an effective emergency response plan in
place.
Members are
strongly advised to implement the following preventive measures:
PREVENTIVE
MEASURES
1.
Proper Waste Disposal: Ensure the regular
and safe disposal of cotton waste, fabric scraps, lint, packaging materials,
chemicals, and other combustible waste.
2.
Maintain Clean Premises: Keep factory floors,
production areas, stairways, emergency exits, and storage spaces clean and free
from clutter and combustible materials.
3.
Electrical Safety: Regularly inspect
electrical wiring, connections, distribution boards, plugs, and equipment.
Immediately repair faulty, damaged, loose, or undersized wiring through
qualified electricians.
4.
Safe Storage of Chemicals: Store chemicals and
flammable substances in designated, properly ventilated areas, following the
relevant safety and storage requirements. Keep them away from heat sources,
sparks, and open flames.
5.
Prevent Fire-Setting Risks: Do not leave
combustible waste outside factory premises where it may be accidentally ignited
or deliberately set on fire. Ensure proper security and waste management
arrangements.
6.
Smoking Restrictions: Permit smoking only
in designated areas away from production, storage, and chemical-handling areas.
Ensure cigarettes and other smoking materials are completely extinguished
before disposal.
7.
Fire Extinguishers and Training: Provide suitable
fire extinguishers at accessible locations and train employees in their safe
and correct use.
8.
Fire Alarms and Safety Equipment: Regularly inspect
and maintain fire alarms, smoke detectors, emergency lighting, extinguishers,
and other installed firefighting equipment to ensure they remain operational.
9.
Basic Firefighting Arrangements: Every factory must
have an appropriate first-response firefighting system, suitable for its
premises and identified fire hazards, to help control an incipient fire where
safe to do so while awaiting the Fire Brigade.
IMPORTANT:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF FIRE
·
Raise the alarm immediately upon
discovering a fire and alert all occupants.
·
Call the Fire Brigade at 16.
·
Attempt to extinguish a fire only if
it is in its early stages, you have received appropriate training, and it is
safe to do so.
·
Always prioritize your own safety and
the safety of others. Keep a clear escape route and never allow a fire to block
your exit.
·
If the fire cannot be controlled
immediately, or if conditions become unsafe, evacuate the building without
delay. Close doors behind you, if safe to do so, and proceed to the designated
assembly point.
·
Never re-enter the building until the
relevant emergency personnel declare it safe.
All
members are requested to circulate these guidelines among their factory
management, safety personnel, supervisors, and employees and ensure their
effective implementation.
Fire
prevention is a shared responsibility. Timely precautions, proper equipment,
and employee awareness can significantly reduce the risk of fire, protect human
lives, and minimize damage to property.
Regards,
Muhammad Jawed Bilwani Syed Zia
Alamdar Abdul Jabbar
Gajiani Mian Farrukh Iqbal
Patron In-Chief
Central Chairman Senior
Vice Chairman Vice Chairman
