Management Innovation for Fire Safety and Fire Protection of Plastic Industry in Thailand Management Innovation for Fire Safety and Fire Protection of Plastic Industry in Thailand

Abstract

The objectives of this research are to describe the management for fire safety and fire protection in terms of ecosystems, problems and innovations. The finding of this qualitative research is from academic documentation, related research and in-depth interviews for four groups: management, expert, government officer and user; for twenty persons. Content analysis is analysis method of this research.

The result of research found that organization do incomplete practice according to the law, do not comply with the required standards, and government officers act with omission. In term of problems found that a) Problems of law enforce of government agencies against business organisations, b) improper materials, c) lack of standardised maintenance, d) complexity of risk assessment inspection plan, e) lack of permanent fire man staff, and f) lack of coordination of concerned parties. In term of innovations, this research offers five pillars: ecosystem of organization, laws and standards, fire protection, safety management and process of creating participation.