Fire Prevention Plan

Fire hazards Hazardous materials Fuels 1a

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

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

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

Fire hazards Transfer flammable liquids to approved containers only 1e

Ignition sources Welding Hot surfaces Mechanical sparks Electrical wiring 2a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emergency alarms Post emergency numbers Emergency announcements have priority 6b

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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