Emergency Action And Fire Prevention

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Session ObjectivesYou will be able to:• Understand hazards that lead to an

emergency• Evacuate an area in an emergency• Respond to an emergency• Protect yourself from fire and other hazards• Prevent fires• Respond to fires and spills

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Are You Prepared?• 200 people die and 5,000 are hurt annually

in workplace fires and explosions.• How would you react to a fire alarm?• Do you know your role if there was a major

chemical spill?•What would you do in a natural disaster

such as a violent storm?

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Regulatory Requirements• 29 CFR 1910.33 to 1910.39• Evacuation and exit routes• Alarm systems• Protective measures• Training• Emergency action and fire prevention plans

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Fire HazardsFuels• Flammable and

combustible liquidsIgnition sources• Machine overheating• Welding• Smoking

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Electrical Fire Hazards• Overloaded electrical

systems• Frayed or damaged

wiring• Defective machinery or

power tools

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Flammable ChemicalHazards• Don’t smoke around

flammable chemicals• Store properly• Dispense properly• Read MSDSs and

labels• Know the flash point• Know the NFPA label

system• Respond properly

to spills

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Chemical DischargeHazards• Leaking container• Strong odor• Visible spill• Dust cloud

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Natural Disaster Hazards• Earthquake• Flooding• Tornado• Hurricane

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Violence Hazards• Civil disturbance•Workplace violence

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Identifying Hazards• Any questions about specific hazards that

can cause an emergency?

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Evacuation—Sound the Alarm• Remove yourself from

danger• Alert others, activate

alarm system• Backup alarm• Automatic notification

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Evacuation—Emergency Contacts• Fire department• Police department• Ambulance• Medical clinic• Hospital

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Evacuate• Evacuation

coordinators• Head count• Medical• Shut down equipment• Fire/chemical

responders

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Evacuation Preparedness• Keep fire exits 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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Emergency Shutdown• Designated employees shut down non-

essential operations

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Rescue and Medical Treatment• Leave rescue work to trained professionals• Designated first-aid workers perform first aid• Follow medical emergency procedures

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Notification and Evacuation• Any questions?

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Fire Prevention— Housekeeping• Keep your work area clean and organized• Keep dusts away from motors and hot

machinery• Dispose of oily or solvent-soaked rags

appropriately• Don’t let combustible materials accumulate• Keep exits clear•Maintain access to fire response equipment

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Respond to 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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Respond to Fires• Remove yourself from danger• Notify others; trigger the alarm • Retrieve a fire extinguisher• Call for additional help• If fighting a fire, continually evaluate for the

necessity of evacuation• Don’t fight structural fires yourself

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Fire Response— 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 such as

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 Prevention and Response• Any questions about responding to an

emergency?• Any questions about your role?

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Key Points to Remember• Fires, chemicals, natural disasters, and

violence are causes of emergencies• Prevention better than reaction• Protect yourself; alert others• Know your role in an evacuation• Use fire-fighting equipment only if trained• Ask your supervisor