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Safety Training Presenations

Safety Training Presenations. Emergency Action and Fire Prevention 29 CFR 1910.38—39. Are You Prepared?. How would you react at work to a fire alarm? Would you know your role if there was a major chemical spill? What if an earthquake or hurricane struck our community?. Goals.

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Safety Training Presenations

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  1. Safety Training Presenations Emergency Action and Fire Prevention 29 CFR 1910.38—39

  2. Are You Prepared? • How would you react at work to a fire alarm? • Would you know your role if there was a major chemical spill? • What if an earthquake or hurricane struck our community?

  3. Goals • Potential hazards • Emergency response • Evacuation • Quiz

  4. Fire Hazards and Prevention • Flammable/combustible liquids • Combustible solids • Machine overheating/electrical malfunction • Welding and torch cutting • Smoking

  5. Flammable Chemicals • Don’t smoke around flammable chemicals • Store properly • Dispense properly • Read MSDSs and labels • Respond properly to spills

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

  7. Housekeeping • Control flammable and combustible materials so they do not contribute to the ignition or expansion of a fire • Keep exits clear, and maintain the accessibility to fire response equipment

  8. Chemical Spill Hazards • Chemical types and locations • Spotting a leak or spill • Specific chemical hazards

  9. Natural Disasters • Earthquake • Flooding • Tornado/hurricane

  10. Fire Response • Notify according to County procedures or trigger the alarm • Retrieve a fire extinguisher • Assess the situation • Call for outside emergency assistance if necessary • If fighting a fire, continually evaluate for the necessity of evacuation

  11. Alarms • Yell for help • Main alarm system • Back-up alarm • Fire suppression system will automatically signal an alarm to the fire department

  12. Emergency Numbers • Fire department • Police department • Ambulance • Medical clinic • Hospital

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

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

  15. Evacuation Preparedness • Become familiar with nearest exit and keep it 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. Summary • Understand how to prevent emergencies • Understand emergency response • Use fire-fighting equipment only if trained • Know your role in an evacuation • Apply this information (also applies at home) • Ask your supervisor if you have any questions or concerns

  18. Quiz 1. Housekeeping is only important because it keeps the facility looking nice. True or False 2. The class A extinguisher is used for putting out combustible metal fires. True or False 3. Name two potential fire hazards in your workspace: __________________ and __________________. 4. Initial training is sufficient for someone to use fire-fighting equipment. True or False 5. Describe the first two things you should do if you spot a fire: ______________ and ______________.

  19. Quiz (cont.) 6. What is the most dangerous habit to have when working with flammable chemicals? __________ 7. To use a fire extinguisher; P______________, A__________, S___________, S___________. 8. Name the evacuation coordinator and head-count person for your department. _________________ 9. Prior to evacuating out the nearest exit, you should _______________________________. 10. Which type of natural disaster is most likely to strike your community, and how are you and your company prepared for it? ___________________

  20. Quiz Answers 1. False. Housekeeping prevents accumulation of materials that may ignite or contribute to a fire. 2. False. Class A is for combustibles such as wood or paper. For combustible metals use class D. 3. Flammable liquids, piles of rags or boxes, poor smoking habits, frayed electrical cords, etc. 4. False. Annual training must occur. 5. Notify someone, such as a supervisor, and retrieve fire equipment, such as an extinguisher.

  21. Quiz Answers (cont.) 6. Smoking is a very dangerous habit when working with flammable chemicals. 7. Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the trigger, Sweep back and forth. 8. The evacuation coordinator and head-count person for each department are listed in the emergency action plan. 9. Shut down equipment using the emergency stop button. 10. Discuss company and personal plans for responding to natural disasters in your area.

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