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Emergency Action and Fire Prevention

29 CFR 1910.38—39

Safety Training Presenations

Are You Prepared?

How would you react at work to a fire alarm?

Would you know your role if there was a major chemical spill?

What if an earthquake or hurricane struck our community?

Goals

Potential hazards Emergency response Evacuation Quiz

Fire Hazards and Prevention

Flammable/combustible liquids Combustible solids Machine overheating/electrical

malfunction Welding and torch cutting Smoking

Flammable Chemicals

Don’t smoke around flammable chemicals

Store properly Dispense properly Read MSDSs and labels Respond properly

to spills

Electrical Fire Hazards

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

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

Chemical Spill Hazards

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

Natural Disasters

Earthquake Flooding Tornado/hurricane

Fire Response

Notify according to County procedures or trigger the 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

Alarms

Yell for help Main alarm system Back-up alarm Fire suppression system

will automatically signal an alarm to the fire department

Emergency Numbers

Fire department Police department Ambulance Medical clinic Hospital

Chemical Spills

Evacuate the area Notify a supervisor or the

emergency response team Remove ignition sources

(if safe to do so)

Evacuation Assignments

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

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

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

Summary

Understand how to prevent emergencies Understand emergency response Use fire-fighting equipment only if trained Know your role in an evacuation Apply this information (also applies at home) Ask your supervisor if you have any

questions or concerns

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. Initial training is sufficient for someone to use fire-fighting equipment. True or False

5. Describe the first two things you should do if you spot a fire: ______________ and ______________.

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? ___________________

Quiz Answers

1. False. Housekeeping prevents accumulation of materials that may ignite or contribute to a fire.

2. False. Class A is for combustibles such as 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. Annual training must occur.

5. Notify someone, such as a supervisor, and retrieve fire equipment, such as an extinguisher.

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 head-count person for each department are listed 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.