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Safety Rules Protect You FIRE SAFETY T1807-02 ©2008 Bongarde

WHAT’S AT STAKE Safety rules, policies and procedures There to protect you Help prevent injuries

WHAT’S THE DANGER Not going to help Don’t know or follow them Know what the safety rules are Where to find them

EXAMPLE Fire safety programs: Protect you and your co-workers from death or injury Protect the company’s property Job in the future

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Go over workplace manuals Become familiar with procedures Evacuation plans Equipment Procedures

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Sampling of fire safety policies, procedures and rules Alarm system, sprinklers and fire doors Doors that automatically close in a fire Never block a fire or exit door Never store anything where it can interfere with a sprinkler head

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Emergency evacuation plan Leave the building, assemble at a meeting point Activate your plan and get out Practice makes perfect

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF No-smoking policies: Reduce risk of fire Reduce exposure to second-hand smoke Reduce damage to sensitive electronic equipment Encourage employees to work and live more healthy lifestyles

Final Word Take responsibility for your safety. After all, it is your life we are talking about.