Chandigarh health secretary Yashpal Garg on Wednesday directed the UT administration’s fire wing to conduct fire-safety audits at all health facilities in the city, both government and private, in the next 15 days.
“Since medical oxygen is highly combustible, there is a need to be extra careful about safety in all hospitals, especially during the ongoing summer season. Last year, there were many fires in hospitals across the country, due to sudden increase in consumption of oxygen during the second wave of the pandemic,” Garg said.
Last year, in April and May, all fire hydrants at GMCH-32 and its allied hospital in Sector 48 were tested and mock drills for sensitisation about fire safety were carried out in association with the fire department.
“During the audit, all existing fire extinguishers should be checked, refilled and revalidated. Authorities must also check all the oxygen points to ensure there is no leakage and are properly closed after use. There should be enough fire extinguishers and fire hydrants available in working conditions at all hospitals. Also, all the medical and para-medical staff need to ensure that fire exits remain clear at all times,” Garg directed the fire wing.
The UT health secretary also asked the authorities of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) to conduct a similar fire-safety audit at the institute.
{{/usCountry}}The UT health secretary also asked the authorities of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) to conduct a similar fire-safety audit at the institute.
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