Emergency Action And Fire Prevention

1. Emergency Action And Fire Prevention

2. Session Objectives • You 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

3. 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?

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

5. Fire Hazards • Fuels • Flammable and combustible liquids • Ignition sources • Machine overheating • Welding • Smoking

6. Electrical Fire Hazards • Overloaded electrical systems • Frayed or damaged wiring • Defective machinery or power tools

7. Flammable Chemical Hazards • 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

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

9. Natural Disaster Hazards • Earthquake • Flooding • Tornado • Hurricane

10. Violence Hazards • Civil disturbance • Workplace violence

11. Identifying Hazards • Any questions about specific hazards that can cause an emergency?

12. Evacuation—Sound the Alarm • Remove yourself from danger • Alert others, activate alarm system • Backup alarm • Automatic notification

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

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

15. Evacuation Preparedness • Keep fire exits clear • Participate in drills and provide feedback • Become familiar with evacuation coordinators and head-count personnel

16. 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

17. Emergency Shutdown • Designated employees shut down non-essential operations

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

19. Notification and Evacuation • Any questions?

20. 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

21. Respond to Chemical Spills • Evacuate the area • Notify a supervisor or the emergency response team • Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so)

22. 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

23. Fire Response— Extinguishing Equipment • Portable extinguisher • Fire hose • Fire suppression systems

24. 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

25. Extinguisher Use • Pull the pin • Aim at the base of the fire • Squeeze the trigger • Sweep back and forth

26. Fire Prevention and Response • Any questions about responding to an emergency? • Any questions about your role?

27. 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