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Question 1: Identifying Issues Surrounding the Outbreak and Control of Fires in
Buildings
In examining the fire incidents and their management at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital and other
public health facilities in Gauteng, several key issues emerge regarding occupational health and
safety:
1. Fire Compliance Failures:
The article highlights critical lapses in fire safety compliance at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital. For
instance, smoke doors were not functional because the magnetic system was ineffective, which
would have been crucial in preventing the spread of smoke during the fire. Moreover, the fire
hydrant couplings were incompatible with the fire hoses of Johannesburg Fire Service, primarily
due to theft, compromising the firefighters' ability to control the blaze effectively (Spotlight, 2021).
2. Inadequate Emergency Preparedness:
When firefighters arrived at the scene, they were not provided with building and floor plans of
the hospital’s emergency exit plan, which is essential for navigating a burning building safely. The
lack of operational smoke detection systems, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems further
exacerbated the situation, as these mechanisms would have played a critical role in detecting and
controlling the fire early on (Spotlight, 2021).
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