Fire control training at new hospital

Hilti, Leichtenstein and Panta Lesco, distributors in Malta for Hilti Firestop systems, conducted a training programme at the Mater Dei Hospital site where the equipment is being installed.

The training was conducted by Pieter Jan Dewulf, Hilti specialist in Firestop systems.

The main scope of Mr Dewulf's visit was to explain the Hilti Firestop range of products, together with their particular application to both Skanska personnel and Panta Lesco staff.

The training programme consisted of both lectures and practical applications on how best to effect Firestop applications at the new hospital, taking into consideration the fire barrier set-up and the services penetrating the fire barrier.

Mr Dewulf explained that fire-stopping is a very important feature in a building as it contains the fire and smoke in a localised area, or so-called fire-compartments, enabling people to evacuate the building until firemen arrive on site.