1. 1/05 Fire Prevention Plan

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3. 3 Fire hazards  Hazardous materials  Fuels

4. 4 Fire hazards  Properties of chemical fire hazards Flammability Reactivity Explosivity

5. 5 Fire hazards  Notify supervisors/emergency response personnel  Some employees may need training in handling/storing flammable liquids

6. 6 Fire hazards  Improper handling of flammables brings a great risk of fire  When a flammable liquid is spilled, hazardous vapors begin to form

7. 7 Fire hazards  Transfer flammable liquids to approved containers only

8. 8 Ignition sources  Welding  Hot surfaces  Mechanical sparks  Electrical wiring

9. 9 Ignition sources  Prevent fires from occurring Proper maintenance Remove combustibles Control fires that do occur Detect fuel leaks

10. 10 Housekeeping  Neatness prevents fires  Keep work area free of debris Oil Grease Solvents Similar materials

11. 11 Fire protection equipment  Know what equipment is available  Know how it operates  Sprinkler systems

12. 12 Fire protection equipment  Fire doors  Alarm systems  Inspection/maintenance of equipment

13. 13 Training - Classes of fires  Class A - ordinary combustibles  Class B - flammable liquids, gases, greases  Class C - electrical  Class D - combustible metals

14. 14 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

15. 15 Training - Fire extinguishers Use PASS method  Pull pin  Aim at base of fire  Squeeze handle  Sweep at base of fire

16. 16 Training - Fire extinguishers  Don’t aim high at flames  Fire extinguishers have limited operation time - 8 to 10 seconds  Time is of the essence

17. 17 Emergency alarms  Pull-box alarms  Public address systems  Telephone  Radio

18. 18 Emergency alarms  Post emergency numbers  Emergency announcements have priority

19. 19 Evacuation procedures  Proceed to nearest safe exit  Be aware of smoke, noxious fumes  Most victims suffocate

20. 20 Evacuation procedures  Close all doors within reach  Crawl on hands, knees  Don’t use elevators

21. 21 Evacuation procedures  Get away from flames, smoke  Use blankets, tarps as shield

22. 22 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

23. 23 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

24. 24 Summary of main points  Workplace fire hazards  Potential sources of ignition  Housekeeping measures to prevent fires  Fire protection equipment

25. 25 Summary of main points  Evacuation procedures  Know how to handle and store chemicals  Know what to do in an emergency

26. 26 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