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In an effort to reinforce safety and prepare personnel to respond effectively to possible fires, the Occupational Health and Safety Unit of the Regional Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (IREN) Center organized training on the use and handling of fire extinguishers. This program was aimed at various departments, including nursing, pharmacy, operations, biomechanical engineering, infrastructure, electromechanical engineering and surveillance, with the objective of providing fundamental knowledge and skills to act in fire emergencies.
The Occupational Safety and Health engineer, Lisbeth Yuliana Briceno Eulogio, highlighted the importance of this type of training: Our purpose is for all personnel to be trained in the use and management of fire extinguishers, to understand what type of fire extinguishers exist, the types of fire and how to combat them. It is essential that, in the event of an incident, our collaborators can handle the extinguisher correctly without exposing themselves to unnecessary risks. This knowledge is vital to implement preventive measures and protect personnel in emergency situations.
The Lieutenant Gino Echavarria, instructor of the Peruvian Volunteer Firefighters Corps, expressed his gratitude to the IREN Centro for organizing this essential activity. We know that there is a lot of combustible material in the hospital, so it is crucial to be aware of how to use PQS (dry chemical powder) and CO2 (dry ice) extinguishers. Participation has been notable, and we have carried out practices so that the personnel can act quickly in the event of an incipient fire. Practice and induction are essential for personnel to be prepared, said Echavarria.
Finally, Julio Cesar Espinoza Ciencia, worker at the Hospital Engineering Office, stressed the need to continue with these trainings. It is vital that these trainings are carried out permanently, since no one is exempt from facing a fire at any time. These trainings not only help us in our work, but also in our homes and other places. I deeply appreciate these initiatives, which should be extensive not only for the staff, but also for the patients and visitors of the institute, Espinoza concluded.
