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Emergency Action And Fire Prevention

Emergency Action And Fire Prevention. 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. Are You Prepared?.

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Emergency Action And Fire Prevention

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  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 0507

  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? 0507

  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 0507

  5. Fire Hazards • Fuels • Flammable and combustible liquids • Ignition sources • Machine overheating • Welding • Smoking 0507

  6. Electrical Fire Hazards • Overloaded electrical systems • Frayed or damaged wiring • Defective machinery or power tools 0507

  7. 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 0507

  8. Chemical DischargeHazards • Leaking container • Strong odor • Visible spill • Dust cloud 0507

  9. Natural Disaster Hazards • Earthquake • Flooding • Tornado • Hurricane 0507

  10. Violence Hazards • Civil disturbance • Workplace violence 0507

  11. Identifying Hazards • Any questions about specific hazards that can cause an emergency? 0507

  12. Evacuation—Sound the Alarm • Remove yourself from danger • Alert others, activate alarm system • Backup alarm • Automatic notification 0507

  13. Evacuation—Emergency Contacts • Fire department • Police department • Ambulance • Medical clinic • Hospital 0507

  14. Evacuate • Evacuation coordinators • Head count • Medical • Shut down equipment • Fire/chemical responders 0507

  15. Evacuation Preparedness • Keep fire exits clear • Participate in drills and provide feedback • Become familiar with evacuation coordinators and head-count personnel 0507

  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 0507

  17. Emergency Shutdown • Designated employees shut down non-essential operations 0507

  18. Rescue and Medical Treatment • Leave rescue work to trained professionals • Designated first-aid workers perform first aid • Follow medical emergency procedures 0507

  19. Notification and Evacuation • Any questions? 0507

  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 0507

  21. Respond to Chemical Spills • Evacuate the area • Notify a supervisor or the emergency response team • Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so) 0507

  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 0507

  23. Fire Response— Extinguishing Equipment • Portable extinguisher • Fire hose • Fire suppression systems 0507

  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 0507

  25. Extinguisher Use • Pull the pin • Aim at the base of the fire • Squeeze the trigger • Sweep back and forth 0507

  26. Fire Prevention and Response • Any questions about responding to an emergency? • Any questions about your role? 0507

  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 0507

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