1. Fire Prevention Plan

2. Fire hazards
Hazardous materials
Fuels 1a

3. Fire hazards Properties of chemical fire hazards Flammability
Reactivity
Explosivity 1b

4. Fire hazards Notify supervisors/emergency response personnel
Some employees may need training in handling/storing flammable liquids 1c

5. Fire hazards
Improper handling of flammables brings a great risk of fire
When a flammable liquid is spilled, hazardous vapors begin to form 1d

6. Fire hazards
Transfer flammable liquids to approved containers only 1e

7. Ignition sources Welding Hot surfaces Mechanical sparks
Electrical wiring 2a

8. Ignition sources Prevent fires from occurring Proper maintenance
Remove combustibles
Control fires that do occur
Detect fuel leaks 2b

9. Housekeeping Neatness prevents fires Keep work area free of debris Oil
Grease
Solvents
Similar materials 3a

10. Fire protection equipment
Know what equipment is available
Know how it operates
Sprinkler systems 4a

11. Fire protection equipment
Fire doors
Alarm systems
Inspection/maintenance of equipment 4b

12. Training - Classes of fires
Class A - ordinary combustibles
Class B - flammable liquids, gases, greases
Class C - electrical
Class D - combustible metals 5a

13. 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 5b

14. Training - Fire extinguishers
Use PASS method
Pull pin
Aim at base of fire
Squeeze handle
Sweep at base of fire 5c

15. Training - Fire extinguishers
Don’t aim high at flames
Fire extinguishers have limited operation time - 8 to 10 seconds
Time is of the essence 5d

16. Emergency alarms Pull-box alarms Public address systems Telephone
Radio 6a

17. Emergency alarms Post emergency numbers
Emergency announcements have priority 6b

18. Evacuation procedures
Proceed to nearest safe exit
Be aware of smoke, noxious fumes
Most victims suffocate 7a

19. Evacuation procedures
Close all doors within reach
Crawl on hands, knees
Don’t use elevators 7b

20. Evacuation procedures
Get away from flames, smoke
Use blankets, tarps as shield 7c

21. 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 8a

22. 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 8b

23. Summary of main points Workplace fire hazards
Potential sources of ignition
Housekeeping measures to prevent fires
Fire protection equipment 9a

24. Summary of main points Evacuation procedures
Know how to handle and store chemicals
Know what to do in an emergency 9b

25. 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 9c