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Fire Prevention
Fire Hazards:
- Hazardous materials
- Fuels
- Properties of chemical fire hazards:
- Flammability
- Reactivity
- Explosivity
- Notify supervisors/emergency response personnel
- Some employees may need training in handling/storing flammable liquids
- Improper handling of flammables brings a great risk of fire
- When a flammable liquid is spilled, hazardous vapors begin to form
- Transfer flammable liquids to approved containers only
Ignition Sources:
- Welding
- Hot surfaces
- Mechanical sparks
- Electrical wiring
- Prevent fires from occurring:
- Proper maintenance
- Remove combustibles
- Control fires that do occur
- Detect fuel leaks
Housekeeping:
- Neatness prevents fires
- Keep work area free of debris:
- Oil
- Grease
- Solvents
- Similar materials
Fire Protection Equipment:
- Know what and where equipment is available
- Know how it operates
- Sprinkler systems
- Fire protection equipment
- Fire doors
- Alarm systems
- Inspection/maintenance of equipment
Classes of Fires:
- Class A - ordinary combustibles
- Class B - flammable liquids, gases, greases
- Class C - electrical
- Class D - combustible metals
Evacuation Procedures:
- Proceed to nearest safe exit
- Be aware of smoke, noxious fumes
- Close all doors within reach
- Crawl on hands, knees
- Get away from flames, smoke
- Use blankets, tarps as shield
- Use J.V. Manufacturing, Inc. evacuation procedures.
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 (CODE RED)
- Alert fire department
- Try to put out fire only if it is small and tame
- When necessary, leave the fire fighting to professionals