Emergency Action

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Emergency Action Fire Prevention 29 CFR 1910.38
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Are You Prepared?

• How would you react to a fire alarm at work?
• Would you know your role if there was a major
  chemical spill?
• What if an earthquake or hurricane struck our
  community?

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Goals

• Potential hazards
• Emergency response
• Evacuation
• Quiz

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Fire Hazards and Prevention

• Flammable/combustible liquids
• Combustible solids
• Machine overheating/electrical malfunction
• Welding and torch cutting
• Smoking

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Flammable Chemicals

• Dont smoke
• Proper storage
• Proper dispensing
• Read labels and MSDS
• Spill response

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Electrical Fire Hazards

• Overloaded electrical systems
• Frayed or damaged wiring
• Defective machinery or power tools

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Housekeeping

• Control flammable and combustible materials so
  they do not contribute to the ignition or
  expansion of a fire
• Keep exits clear and maintain the accessibility
  to fire response equipment

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Chemical Spill Hazards

• Chemical types and locations
• Spotting a leak or spill
• Specific chemical hazards

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Natural Disasters

• Earthquake
• Flooding
• Tornado/hurricane

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Goals

• Potential hazards
• Emergency response
• Evacuation
• Quiz

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Fire Response

• Notification or alarm
• Retrieve a fire extinguisher
• Assess the situation
• Call for outside emergency assistance if
  necessary
• If fighting a fire, continually evaluate for the
  necessity of evacuation

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Alarms

• Yell for help
• Main alarm system
• Backup alarm
• Fire suppression system will automatically signal
  an alarm to the fire department

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Emergency Numbers

• Fire Department
• Police Department
• Ambulance
• Medical Clinic
• Hospital

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Extinguishing Equipment

• Portable extinguisher
• Fire hose
• Fire suppression systems

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Extinguisher Types

• A - For combustibles such as trash, wood, or
  paper
• B - For flammable liquids or gases
• C - For electrical fires
• D - For combustible metals like magnesium

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Extinguisher Use

• Pull the pin
• Aim at the base of the fire
• Squeeze the trigger
• Sweep back and forth

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Fire Fighting Dangers

• Flame
• Heat
• Smoke
• Toxic vapors
• Suffocation
• Explosions

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Chemical Spills

• Evacuate the area
• Notify a supervisor or the emergency response
  team
• Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so)

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Goals

• Potential hazards
• Emergency response
• Evacuation
• Quiz

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Evacuation Assignments

• Evacuation coordinators
• Head count
• Medical
• Shut down equipment
• Fire/chemical responders
• Evacuate

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Evacuation Preparedness

• Become familiar with nearest exit and keep it
  clear
• Participate in drills and provide feedback
• Become familiar with evacuation coordinators and
  head-count personnel

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Evacuation Procedures

• Recognize the evacuation signal and listen for
  instructions
• Shut down equipment using the emergency stop
• Go directly to the nearest safe exit
• Proceed to the assembly area.

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Goals

• Potential hazards
• Emergency response
• Evacuation
• Quiz

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Summary

• Understand how to prevent emergencies
• Understand emergency response
• Only use fire-fighting equipment if trained
• Know your role in an evacuation
• Apply this information (also applies at home)
• Ask your supervisor

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Quiz

• 1. Housekeeping is only important because it
  keeps the facility looking nice. True or False
• 2. The class A extinguisher is used for putting
  out combustible metal fires. True or False
• 3. Name two potential fire hazards in your
  workspace __________________ and
  __________________.
• 4. If someone is on fire, it is best to use an
  extinguisher on the person. True or False
• 5. Describe the first two things you should do if
  you spot a fire ______________ and
  ______________.

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Quiz (cont.)

• 6. What is the most dangerous habit to have when
  working with flammable chemicals?
• 7. To use a fire extinguisher P ______________,
  A__________, S___________, S___________.
• 8. Name the evacuation coordinator and head-count
  person for your department.
• 9. Prior to evacuating out the nearest exit, you
  should _______________________________.
• 10. Which type of natural disaster is most likely
  to strike your community, and how are you and
  your company prepared for it?

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Quiz Answers

• 1. False. Housekeeping prevents accumulation of
  materials that may ignite or contribute to a
  fire.
• 2. False. Class A is for combustibles like wood
  or paper. For combustible metals use class D.
• 3. Flammable liquids, piles of rags or boxes,
  poor smoking habits, frayed electrical cords,
  etc.
• 4. False. Help the person stop, drop, and roll.
• 5. Notify someone, such as a supervisor, and
  retrieve fire equipment, such as an extinguisher.

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Quiz Answers (cont.)

• 6. Smoking is a very dangerous habit when working
  with flammable chemicals.
• 7. Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire,
  Squeeze the trigger, Sweep back and forth.
• 8. The evacuation coordinator and headcount
  person for each department are defined in the
  emergency action plan.
• 9. Shut down equipment using the emergency stop
  button.
• 10. Discuss company and personal plans for
  responding to natural disasters in your area.