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Fire Prevention Plan

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Notice

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Fire hazards

Hazardous materials

Fuels

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Fire hazards

Properties of chemical fire hazards•Flammability•Reactivity•Explosivity

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Fire hazards

Notify supervisors/emergency response personnel

Some employees may need training in handling/storing flammable liquids

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Fire hazards

Improper handling of flammables brings a great risk of fire

When a flammable liquid is spilled, hazardous vapors begin to form

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Fire hazards

Transfer flammable liquids to approved containers only

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Ignition sources

Welding

Hot surfaces

Mechanical sparks

Electrical wiring

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Ignition sources

Prevent fires from occurring•Proper maintenance•Remove combustibles•Control fires that do occur•Detect fuel leaks

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Housekeeping

Neatness prevents fires

Keep work area free of debris•Oil•Grease•Solvents•Similar materials

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Fire protection equipment

Know what equipment is available

Know how it operates

Sprinkler systems

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Fire protection equipment

Fire doors

Alarm systems

Inspection/maintenance of equipment

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Training - Classes of fires

Class A - ordinary combustibles

Class B - flammable liquids, gases, greases

Class C - electrical

Class D - combustible metals

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Training - Fire extinguishers

Remain calm - assess the situation

Report the fire and use the right type of extinguisher

Use dry chemical extinguishers on A, B, C type fires

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Training - Fire extinguishers

Use PASS method Pull pin Aim at base of fire Squeeze handle Sweep at base of fire

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Training - Fire extinguishers

Don’t aim high at flames

Fire extinguishers have limited operation time - 8 to 10 seconds

Time is of the essence

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Emergency alarms

Pull-box alarms

Public address systems

Telephone

Radio

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Emergency alarms

Post emergency numbers

Emergency announcements have priority

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Evacuation procedures

Proceed to nearest safe exit

Be aware of smoke, noxious fumes

Most victims suffocate

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Evacuation procedures

Close all doors within reach

Crawl on hands, knees

Don’t use elevators

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Evacuation procedures

Get away from flames, smoke

Use blankets, tarps as shield

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Fire emergency plans

Know what to do in an emergency

Review fire prevention plans

Think first of your safety and safety of others

Sound alarm

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Fire emergency plans

Alert fire department

Try to put out fire only if it is small and tame

When necessary, leave the fire fighting to professionals

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Summary of main points

Workplace fire hazards

Potential sources of ignition

Housekeeping measures to prevent fires

Fire protection equipment

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Summary of main points

Evacuation procedures

Know how to handle and store chemicals

Know what to do in an emergency

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Summary of main points

Call professional help if fire is out of control

Know the chemicals that you work with

Become familiar with emergency action plan