1. Module 5: Fire Protection
5.2 Fire Watches
Susan Harwood Grant Number SH F-23

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3. Describe the duties for a fire watch
Recognize how to prevent and extinguish fires
Explain the steps for monitoring hot work
Describe fire fighting procedures
Outline personal protective equipment
Review training of a fire watch

5. Define the look out responsibilities
Identify the signs of fire
State methods to extinguishing fires quickly
Indicate how to be focused on areas of fire watches
Outline the duties of the fire watch

6. Figure 1 Fire watch keeping area damp to prevent flare ups

7. Figure 2 Applying water to maintain safety of workers in the compartment

8. The fire watch monitors the area for fires that are in the incipient stage. Stopping fires in the beginning reduces large scale fires.
Figure 3 Fire watch on bank keeping bank wet with water

9. Figure 4 Cutters waiting for hot work above to be completed

10. Figure 5 Fire watch on lower compartment standing by

11. Figure 6 Hot work inside compartment

12. Figure 7 Fire team communicating with entry team

13. Figure 8 Team leader checking around external area

14. Combustible materials need to be removed prior to hot work or shielded from the radiation to prevent ignition.
Figure 9 Fire suppression water being applied

15. Figure 10 Insulation in a freezer compartment

16. Heat radiation can be conducted through piping, wiring, decks, and ventilation ducks.
Figure 11 Molten steel from hot work inside compartment

17. The authority must rest with the fire watch to stop any conditions deemed hazardous or at risk for the safety of all workers.
Figure 12 Double fire watch during hot work on beam

18. After all hot work has been concluded the watch shall remain in the area for an additional 30 minutes to ensure that there are no fire hazards.
Figure 13 Cutting cargo compartment with torches

19. Figure 14 Fire crews dressing out

20. If a fire is beyond the beginning stage, the alarm must be activated to alert the workers of a fire danger.
Figure 15 Gasoline fire in test condition

21. Appropriate personnel protection equipment needs to be issued for conditions of the operations.
Figure 16 Slag hitting ground from hot work

23. Figure 17 Hot work on propeller

24. Figure 18 Close up view of slag flying from torch

25. Figure 19 Fire extinguisher test

26. The extinguishing agents to put out the various classes of fires.
Figure 20 Two personnel are training with fire extinguishers

27. Recognize the health hazards of fire and the need for protection from smoke, heat, and toxins……..
Figure 21 Fire watch watching cutter and hoses

28. Figure 22 Trained fire watch crew monitoring hot work in compartment

29. Demonstrate the application of fire hoses, extinguishers, and other associated equipment.
Figure 23 Fire watch with charged fire hose

30. Figure 24 Shows the barriers between compartments

31. Figure 25 Surveying below decks prior to hot work

32. Figure 26 Personnel exiting the vessel

33. Annual training must be documented and employer retains records for one year after training is completed.
Figure 27 Water application on bank to reduce fires

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37. Worker safety is a priority.