Fire Safety and Prevention Plan

Awareness Fire protection and prevention is designed to prevent injury and loss of life Know what fire protection equipment is available and CSP, and how it operates Attend all the mandatory fire safety trainings and drills provided through CSP. Locate all the Sprinkler systems and fire doors. Familiarize with all CSP Alarm systems. Recognize all the fire hazardous materials, flammable fuels and chemicals at CSP

Awareness Fire ignition sources Flammability Reactivity Explosivity Welding Hot surfaces Mechanical sparks Electrical wiring Properties of chemical fire hazards Flammability Reactivity Explosivity 2a

Prevention Prevention is the best defense against fires Prevention starts with good housekeeping practices: Neatness Work area free of debris i.e. oil, grease, solvents and similar materials Not overloaded outlets No broken or cracked electrical cords Fire safety equipment in good condition Replace burned out exit lights Fire doors closed Do not block stairways

How Does a Fire Work? All three fire triangle components are needed for a fire to start/continue burning: oxygen, heat and fuel. Fire extinguishers remove one or more of these components

Classes of Fire Extinguishers Class A Wood, paper, cloth, trash, etc… (A - Ash) Class B Flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease, etc...(B - Barrel) Class C Energized electrical equipment (C - Circuit) Class D Used for combustible metal fires: Magnesium, Titanium, Zirconium, Tantalum, Lithium, and Sodium CSP uses Titanium in various parts of the process.

Use of fire extinguishers Use the PASS method Pull pin Aim at base of fire Squeeze handle Sweep at base of fire Aim at base of the fire Fire extinguishers have limited operation time - 8 to 10 seconds Time is of the essence 5c

Use of fire extinguishers Remain calm - assess the situation Report the fire and use the right type of extinguisher Inspect all the Fire Extinguishers Monthly and Annually Report If Fire extinguisher has been used. If charge is low Malfunction or damage of the fire extinguisher “Safety is everyone's responsibility” 5b

Use of fire extinguishers Inspection Confirm that the access to the fire extinguisher is clean and unobstructed Verify that the locking pin is intact and the tamper seal unbroken Confirm the pressure gauge reading is in the operational range Check the last professional inspection date within the last 12 months Initial the back of the tag 5b

Evacuation procedures Proceed to nearest safe exit Be aware of smoke, noxious fumes Most victims suffocate Close all doors within reach Crawl on hands, knees Get away from flames, smoke Use blankets, tarps as shield 7a

Ignition Risks Flammable liquids can ignite spontaneously in the presence of : Open flames Smoking materials Sparks Compressed gases can ignite when Not properly stored Cylinders are dragged or rolled 6a

Ignition Sources The leading ignition sources are: electrical equipment smoking hot surfaces friction arson 6a

CSP Rules In the event of fire, the main objective is to preserve the health and safety of employees. The following rules pertain to all employees: 1. It is each employee responsibility to maintain emergency escape routes and fire exits free from all obstacles. 2. Employees should understand evacuation procedures and routes. 3. Get familiarized with the site Emergency Response Plan for evacuation routes. 6a

CSP Rules 4. Use portable fire extinguishers for small fires.   4. Use portable fire extinguishers for small fires. 5. Do not attempt to use a portable fire extinguisher for large fires. 6. Contact the fire department for fires that cannot be managed with a fire extinguisher. 7. Understand the fire risk in your work area and seek to eliminate all fire hazards. 6a

CSP Rules   8. Become familiarized with the location of pull/push box alarms 9. Know where to find emergency phone numbers 10. Recognize the hydrogen alarm–fire- 11. Recognize the chlorine alarm–hazmat- 6a

CSP Evacuation and Ventilation Map

Never Fight a Fire if You do not have the proper extinguisher or equipment The fire has spread beyond its point of origin Your instincts tell you to “Get to Safety”