EVERY EMPLOYEE IS PART OF THIS PROGRAM! Fire Prevention at UCAR.

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  • EVERY EMPLOYEE IS PART OF THIS PROGRAM! Fire Prevention at UCAR
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  • Fire Prevention Before we think about preventing an accidental fire from starting, lets think about how wed intentionally start a fire. We need: Fuel Heat source Oxygen We prevent a fire from starting by controlling these elements. However, we wont be adjusting oxygen levels in the air as a fire prevention method!
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  • Fire Prevention control fuel Control flammable and combustible materials Storage cabinets Paper in files or shelves No Mountains of Paper
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  • Fire Prevention control heat Control spark sources: Welding/cutting controlled by a Hot Operations Permit No lit candles No Smoking in buildings Designated smoking areas are outside
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  • Fire Prevention - Extinguish Keep sprinkler system clear Keep fire extinguishers clear Attend training
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  • Thank youfor attending the UCAR Fire Prevention Briefing Questions about fire prevention at UCAR? Contact Bob Wiley, extension 8554, rwiley@ucar.edurwiley@ucar.edu