The purpose of the Fire Prevention Plan is to provide a workplace free from fire hazards and to reduce or eliminate fire in the workplace. It complies with OSHA's Fire Prevention Plan regulation, found at 29 CFR 1910.39 and Subpart E which requires a written plan that contains specific program elements. The goal of our company is to provide all employees with the information necessary to recognize hazards and take the appropriate action before such condition results in a fire emergency. The person with primary responsibility for the plan is
Fire Exits or evacuation plans are located in the following areas:
Procedures In Case of a Fire:
In the case of an emergency, employees will be alerted by:
Sounding of alarm
Public address system announcement
Verbal announcement
Other
The emergency notification signal is:
The same in all situations
Distinctive for several different emergency situations
This company's policy for reporting an emergency is:
Talk to a supervisor
Sound an alarm
Make an announcement over a paging system
It is the policy of this company, that in an emergency, all employees evacuate the building immediately.
Evacuate through the nearest available marked exit. Employees are to gather at the following locations:
Employees will be accounted for after evacuation by:
(describe the means for which employees will be accounted for)
In the event of a fire, the policy for employees being authorized to use a portable fire extinguisher to attempt to extinguish the fire before evacuating is:
Any employee may do so
Only designated employees
Employees are not authorized to fight fires
The following employees are trained to perform medical duties in the case of an emergency:
The following materials could provide fuel for the fire if ignited:
Material Location
Fire Extinguishers
Where fire extinguishers are provided in the workplace, they will be inspected annually by a fire professional and monthly by a lay person, to verify that they are in good operating condition. Only approved fire extinguishers should be used and should never be blocked or obstructed from view.
If fire extinguishers are available for use by employees then training on the proper operation will be provided. Remember that personal safety is the priority. Extinguishing the fire should be attempted only when everyone is safe and out of danger.
Fire extinguishers can be found in the following locations around the workplace:
The person responsible for the testing and maintenance of all portable fire extinguishers, fire equipment and alarm systems is :
Maintenance can be reached at:
Any maintenance issues or observed hazards (including fuel source hazards) should be reported immediately.
Fire Hazards and Proper Handling
The following are some of the major fire hazards that are located in and about your work area, their location and how to properly handle them. The hazards include potential ignition sources, flammable materials, combustible liquids and heat producing equipment. Proper handling consists of required storage, necessary equipment and procedures for maintenance.
Hazard Location Proper Handling
Storage of Hazardous Materials
The storage of hazardous materials shall be organized so that adequate clearance is maintained away from heating surfaces, air ducts, heaters, flue pipes and lighting fixtures. All storage containers or areas shall prominently display signs to identify the material stored within. Storage of chemicals shall be separated from other materials is storage, from handling operations, and from incompatible materials. All individual containers shall be identified as to their contents.
Only containers designed, constructed, and tested in accordance with the U. S. Department of Transportation specifications and regulations are used for storage of compressed or liquefied gases. Compressed gas storage rooms will be areas reserved exclusively for that purpose with good ventilation and at least 1 hour fire resistance rating. The gas cylinders shall be secured in place and stored away from any heat or ignition source. Pressurized gas cylinders shall never be used without pressure regulators. The following are the procedures to control accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials:
Potential Ignition Sources
Flammable or combustible materials will generally not ignite without an external source of ignition. The following procedures shall be used to control known ignition sources:
Ignition Source Control Procedure
Smoking Allowed in designated areas only. Dispose of matches and cigarette butts only in designated receptacles.
Flammable Material Do not store flammable and combustible materials in close proximity to energized electrical equipment.
Electrical Do not overload electrical outlets or use extension cords without managerial approval.
Space Heaters Do not use space heaters at your workstations or without the knowledge of the IT Department or Human Resources.
Open Fires Open fires, such as candles, are not permitted.
Coffee Makers Coffee makers and food warming equipment should be shut off when not in use and at the end of the day. These items should only be placed on surfaces that are not easily combustible.
Housekeeping Keep work areas clean and free from trash or scrap materials. Make sure that fire extinguishers, exits and walkways are free from clutter.
Flammable Liquids Only approved containers or tanks are permitted for storing flammable materials or combustible liquids. Clean up flammable liquid spills immediately.
Heat Producing Equipment Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for heat or flame producing equipment use and maintenance. Keep flammable and combustible materials away from equipment. Never refuel equipment while running or hot.
