Emergency Action And Fire Prevention
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Transcript of 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