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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Industrial Risk Management
  • Fire Safety Engineering

Background:

  • A significant factory fire in Karachi, Pakistan, resulted in 289 worker fatalities on September 11, 2012.
  • The incident underscored a severe lack of adequate fire safety measures and strategic planning by authorities.
  • Worker safety in Pakistani industries is frequently compromised due to inadequate safety protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the current state of fire safety measures in Pakistani organizations.
  • To gather first-hand data on the preparedness of various industries regarding fire hazards.
  • To identify systemic failures contributing to fire-related worker deaths.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory study design was employed.
  • Data were collected through surveys and direct information gathering.
  • 135 organizations across diverse industrial sectors in Pakistan participated in the study.

Main Results:

  • The study revealed alarming deficiencies in basic fire safety equipment across most surveyed organizations.
  • A significant number of organizations lack designated and accessible fire exit paths.
  • Evidence suggests widespread incompetence and negligence among government agencies and stakeholders.

Conclusions:

  • Pakistani organizations exhibit critical shortcomings in fire safety infrastructure and preparedness.
  • Negligence by authorities and stakeholders exacerbates the risk of devastating fires in workplaces.
  • Urgent implementation of robust fire safety regulations and enforcement is imperative to prevent future tragedies.