2. EVERY EMPLOYEE IS PART OF THIS PROGRAM! Fire Prevention at UCAR

3. Fire Prevention Before we think about preventing an accidental fire from starting, lets think about how we’d intentionally start a fire. We need:  Fuel  Heat source  Oxygen We prevent a fire from starting by controlling these elements. However, we won’t be adjusting oxygen levels in the air as a fire prevention method!

4. Fire Prevention – control fuel Control flammable and combustible materials  Storage cabinets  Paper in files or shelves  No Mountains of Paper

5. Fire Prevention – control heat Control spark sources:  Welding/cutting controlled by a Hot Operations Permit  No lit candles  No Smoking in buildings  Designated smoking areas are outside

6. Fire Prevention - Extinguish Keep sprinkler system clear Keep fire extinguishers clear Attend training

7. Thank youfor attending the UCAR Fire Prevention Briefing Questions about fire prevention at UCAR?  Contact Bob Wiley, extension 8554, rwiley@ucar.edurwiley@ucar.edu