On safety with workers of Postavy

Sergey Nikolaevich Meleshkin, Head of the Vitebsk Regional Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Colonel of Internal Service, held a discussion with the staff of the "Postavymebel" Open Joint Stock Company and the "Postavy District Electrical Networks".

The first organization visited by the Head of the Department was "Postavy District Electrical Networks". During the discussion, Sergey Nikolaevich spoke about the fire situation in the region and cited some egregious cases where there were no warning signs of a person's death. He reminded that the cause of a fire is often human negligence and harmful habits. Alcohol is a leading cause of death, both in fires and in water. "Alcohol spares no one," says the Head, "this 'elixir of joy' has firmly entered our lives, and feasts are often accompanied by it, from which a simple conclusion follows: a person must fight such a harmful component of a celebration."

The topic of autonomous fire detectors remains relevant year-round. This small device, which guarantees awakening in case of fire, has already saved more than 2500 people. Receiving alarming calls from all over the region and hearing about people's deaths, Sergey Nikolaevich can no longer imagine life without such a small addition to the interior.

The mobile application "MCHS of Belarus: help is near" also received attention. It provides an algorithm of actions in a difficult situation, thereby offering the opportunity to save at least one's own life.

Since the Vitebsk region is the northern region of our vast country, warming comes to us last. Along with this, stove heating gradually slows down but by no means stops. It should be noted that a stove, without proper care, can become not only a source of warmth and comfort but also a source of fire! Such a delayed-action mine can leave one homeless even after a long time of seemingly faithful service to its owner. Therefore, timely cleaning and maintenance are very important!

The topic of burning dry vegetation was also not overlooked. To date, the statistics of deaths from this type of fire number 17 people. It should be remembered that the cause of this phenomenon is human carelessness.

More than ever, a fire extinguisher is relevant in the workplace. Nowadays, with a colossal number of electrical appliances, both at home and at work, such an item is considered indispensable, and every employee should know how to use it.

The relevance of child injuries is gaining momentum.

"On the eve of the upcoming summer holidays, children will feel carefree, but they should not be left unsupervised!" - Sergey Nikolaevich concluded his speech with this instruction. After that, everyone received visual and illustrative materials, and those interested could get answers to their questions.

Sergey Nikolaevich also spoke with the personnel of the Postavy District Department for Emergency Situations on the topic of the current situation outside the state and their personal attitude to what is happening. Problematic issues in the work of the units and ways to solve them to achieve positive results were voiced.