Fire Prevention and Emergency Safety

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Fire Prevention and Emergency Safety
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You Can Get Hurt If You Dont

• Know what the alarm sounds like
• Know where all the exits are
• Use the fire extinguisher correctly
• Check in at the designated meeting place

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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

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If Time Permits, Turn Off Your Equipment

• Turn the equipment off in the normal manner
• Certain workers should be assigned to shutting
  down critical systems

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How Do You Get Out Safely?

• Listen for instructions
• Know where allthe exits are
• Follow the emergency escape route
• Learn more than one way out

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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

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Dont Attempt To Fight The Fire If

• It is large and uncontrolled
• Your escape route is threatened
• Youre not sure if you have the proper fire
  extinguisher
• You dont know how to use a fire extinguisher

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Elements of Fire

• Fire is a chemical reaction involving rapid
  oxidation or burning of a fuel. It needs four
  elements to occur Fuel Oxygen Heat
  Chemical reaction.
• Take away any one of these factors, and the fire
  cannot exist!

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Classes of Fire

• Fires are classified according to the types of
  objects being burned

Class A ordinary combustibles such as wood,
paper, cloth, rubber or certain types of plastic
Class B flammable or combustible gases and
liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, paint
thinners or propane
Class C energized electrical equipment such as
appliances, switches or power tools
Class D certain combustible metals such as
magnesium, titanium, potassium or sodium.
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Fire Extinguishing Equipment PASS System
P Pull the pin A Aim the extinguishers hose or
nozzle at the bottom of the fire S Squeeze the
trigger S Sweep it slowly back and forth,
covering the entire fire with the extinguishing
substance.
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P.A.S.S.

• Fire ExtinguishersThe faceplate of every fire
  extinguisher shows the class or classes of fire
  it is designed to fight.To properly use a fire
  extinguisher, follow the P-A-S-S procedure

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Fire Dangers To Worry About

• Heat
• Smoke
• Toxic Vapors
• Explosions

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Three Types Of Hazards

• Electrical
• Gas
• Chemical

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Chemical Hazards

• Read all labels and MSDS
• Store chemicals properly
• Smoke only in designated areas
• Dispose of chemicals safely

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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

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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

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Emergency Action Plan

• What To Do If Fire OccursPrepare yourself in
  advance! Take a moment to review your facilitys
  written Emergency Action Plan. It should include

• How to notify the fire department
• Detailed Evacuation Plans
• Designated personnel in charge of the
  evacuation

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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?

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Weather Related Emergencies

• Winter storms
• Severe thunder storms
• Tornado
• Hurricane
• Wildfires
• Severe summer heat

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Emergencies caused by Water

• Evacuate the flooded area
• If you cant get out
• Move to a higher floor or secure elevated area
• Wait for rescue or for water to subside
• Stay away from electrical and HVAC equipment
• If possible, move potential threats to more
  elevated areas

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Emergencies caused by Earthquakes

• Go to the designated meeting area, if possible
• If not
• Center of building, away from falling debris
• Stand in door frame
• Evacuate immediately once threat has passed
• Identify potential threats, tell supervisor

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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