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Fire Prevention for Construction
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Four classes of fires A, B, C, and D 1a
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Class A Wood, cloth, paper, rubber and plastics Water or dry chemicals 1b
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Class B Flammable liquids, gases and greases Foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemical 1c
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Class C Electrical fires Carbon dioxide and dry chemical 1d
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Class D Combustible metals Specialized techniques 1e
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Fire extinguisher Inspect periodically Maintain in working order 1f
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When is the use of a fire extinguisher appropriate? Fire extinguisher use 2a
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Fire extinguisher use Fire alarm Building evacuated Small and confined Nonthreatened escape Trained and confident 2b
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Do not use if: Fire is large Escape path Right type 3a
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Personal hazards Smoke Noxious fumes Unconscious 4a
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"PASS" method P ull the pin A im at the base S queeze the handle S weep at the base 5a
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Appropriate prevention measures Work areas Handle and store chemicals Fire emergency Professional help Know your chemicals 6a
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Good housekeeping Fire prevention Accumulation of clutter Stored chemicals 7a
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Open yard storage 20 foot pile rule 15 foot driveway rule Weeds and grass Periodic cleanup Underground fire Combustible material Portable extinguishing equipment Portable fire extinguishers 7b
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Indoor storage Means of exit Noncompatible materials Stable piling Aisle space Sprinkler deflectors Lights and heating units Fire door clearance 7c
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Chemical hazards Know the hazards Proper storage Physical (fire or explosion) hazards Health (burns or poisons) hazards 8a
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Hazardous properties Flammability Reactivity Explosivity 8b
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Flammable liquid handling and storage Ignitable vapors Heavier than air Accumulate Travel Find open flame 9a
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Flame (or ignition sources) Cigarettes Hand tool Cutting torch Operating motor 9b
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Eliminate unsafe Conditions Practices 9c
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Basic safety principles Storage Transfer Use Disposal 10a
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Storage Reserve storage in drums Operational storage in small quantities 11a
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Transfer Gravity flow—horizontally Pump method—vertically 12a
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Use Jobsite operations Various storage options Safety cabinets 13a
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Disposal Caution in handling Oily waste cans 14a
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Spill clean-up Vapor release Absorbent materials Large disposal drum 15a
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Compressed - liquefied gases Flash points Below room temperature 16a
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Cylinder storage and transport Do not roll or drag Use a special cart Secure to walls or bench tops Be careful about fittings or connections Inspect the cylinder carefully 16b
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Pressure relief devices Do not: changechange modifymodify repairrepair tamper withtamper with 16c
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Safety equipment Gas detectors Gas masks Self-contained breathing apparatus Protective clothing 16d
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Cylinder storage Dry, cool, and well ventilated Protected from the weather 16e
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Temporary heating devices Sufficient fresh air Mechanical ventilation Proper combustion Health and safety Limit temperature rise 17a
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Installation of temporary heating devices Clearance from combustibles Rest heaters on suitable material Heaters located away from tarps, coverings 18a
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