Copyright Progressive Business Publications. Fire Prevention and Emergency Safety
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. You Can Get Hurt If You Don’t… Know what the alarm sounds like Know where all the exits are Press the kill switch Use the fire extinguisher correctly Check in at the designated meeting place
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. Be Alert For Alarms React immediately when someone yells “Fire!” in the workplace Listen for the shrill sound of the main alarm Look for the flashing lights of the back-up alarm system Follow the directions from public address system announcement
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. If Time Permits, Turn Off Your Equipment Use the kill switch if there is one, or Turn the equipment off in the normal manner Certain workers are assigned to shutting down critical system
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. How Do You Get Out Safely? Listen for instructions Know where all the exits are Follow the emergency escape route Learn more than one way out
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. 5 Keys to Safely Fighting A Fire: Call the Fire Department Evacuate the building Make sure the fire is small and contained Keep your back to a safe exit Use the right equipment
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. Don’t Attempt To Fight The Fire If: It is large and uncontrolled Your escape route is threatened You’re not sure if you have the proper fire extinguisher You don’t know how to use a fire extinguisher
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. Fire Extinguishing Equipment – PASS System Pull the pin Aim at the base of the fire Squeeze the trigger Sweep back and forth
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. Fire Dangers To Worry About: Heat Smoke Toxic Vapors Explosions
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. Three Types Of Hazards: Electrical Gas Chemical
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. Chemical Hazards Read all labels and MSDS Store chemicals properly Smoke only in designated areas Dispose of chemicals safely
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. Preventing Fires Good housekeeping means keep area free of: –Grease or oil –Combustible solvents –Flammable chemicals Look for frayed or damaged wiring Keep access to emergency response equipment clear
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. Where To Go In Any Type Of An Emergency Leave the area through the nearest unblocked exit or Go to the designated shelter area Then, go to the designated meeting location once outside Check-in with area warden or supervisor
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. Preparation = Staying Safe What duties do you have if the alarm is sounded? Does your work area have flashing lights for an alarm? Do you know where all the exits are? Do you know who your coordinator is?
Copyright Progressive Business Publications. Summary Know what the alarm sounds like Get out through the nearest unblocked exit Only use fire extinguisher if trained Report to designated coordinator once outside