Safe Working Procedure Fire

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Safe Working Procedure Fire Explosions
Learning Objectives   By the end of this program
participants will be able to demonstrate their
understanding of the control measures to be
followed , as detailed in the safe working
procedure, when working in and around potentially
flammable or explosive environments.
To begin we will consider the OAC model for
managing safety
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Set your work objectives to include ...tasks/
activities are to be completed on time and in a
manner that does not cause harm to the employees,
customers, other non-employees, or the company/
organisation.

• Three key questions to start with are
• What can cause harm?
• What are you doing about it?
• Is it enough?

Remember the process is simple but it is NOT to
be considered simplistic.
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The OAC e-learning package can be accessed free
at www.confinedspaces.com   Click here to open
the "Work Safety - Manage Safely" e-learning
program. (Work Safety - Manage Safely)   also A
5 Minute Safety Seminar (PowerPoint) is available
from www.web-safety.com   Click here to link to
Safety Exchange - Then open the 5 minute Safety
Seminar.
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Know where the harm is Identify the key hazards
outcomes of exposure to fire or explosion.

• Source of Hazards(non-exhaustive list)
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• Flammable materials substances
• Hot work
• Ignition sources
• Pressurised gas containers vessels
• Dust
• Explosives
• Explosive substances

• Outcomes of exposure(non-exhaustive list)
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• Burns
• Amputations
• Noise induced deafness

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• Controlling the Hazard - Options
• In priority order
• Eliminate where possible,
• Use control measures,
• Protect all those exposed to the hazard

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• Emergency procedures
• Develop and communicate fire safety bomb
  alert plans.
• Have the emergency fire fighting equipment
  (appropriate to hazards).
• Inspect and maintain fire fighting equipment
• Carry out periodic emergency evacuation drills
• Drills to involving all personnel and visitors.
  
• Have fire safety and bomb alert notices
• Notices to be clearly visible and easily
  understood.
• Notices to be multi-lingual.
• Clearly mark all fire doors and escape routes
• Keep escape routes free from obstructions.

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• Inspections, tests and maintenance
• Inspect and test all emergency equipment and
  alarms.
• Competent and authorised person to carry out
  inspections, tests and maintenance.
• Maintenance may need to be carried out using a
  permit to work system.
• Keep a record of every inspection.

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REMEMBER When storing flammable and explosive
substances including Liquid Petroleum Gas
cylinders   Pressurised gas containers and all
other flammable and explosive substances are to
be stored, transported, used and disposed of in
accordance with the product control sheets (Refer
to SMP04).
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Duty Holders
Responsible for
Managing Director
Ensuring compliance.
Safety Managers
Providing professional safety advice.
Business Activity Managers
Complying with the requirements.
Employees
Co-operating with the requirements.
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• Documentation
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• Emergency Plans
• Emergency evacuation routes and related warning
  notices
• Inspections log.