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Fire Prevention Planning

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Fire Prevention Planning

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  1. Fire Prevention Planning

  2. Elements of Fire Prevention Planning • List all major fire hazards. • Proper control of hazardous materials • including flammable and combustible liquids. • Control potential ignition sources. • List fire protection equipment. • Regular inspection and maintenance. • Responsible employees for fuel sources.

  3. Identify the Hazards • Scrap waste materials, dust, trash

  4. Identify the Hazards • Combustible materials • Oily rags or other materials soaked in oil can spontaneously combust if placed in areas where the air does not circulate.

  5. Identify the Hazards • Electrical issues • Extension cords and multiple plug adapters may only be used for temporary operations. • Overloaded circuits, damaged wiring, and defective switches and outlets can all lead to electrical fires. • Damaged wiring on portable fans, and mounting portable fans in walls also increase your fire risk.

  6. Identify the Hazards

  7. Identify the Hazards • Hot work • Any operation involving heated materials or open flames can present a fire hazard.

  8. Identify the Hazards • Careless Smoking

  9. Prevention Strategy • Fire-Rated Doors • Fire-rated doors must not be blocked open with wedges, stoppers, or anything else! • These doors are to remain closed to reduce fire and smoke spread through the rest of the building.

  10. Prevention Strategy • Electrical • Inspect all wiring, switches and plugs for damage. • Repair must be performed by an “Electrical Qualified Person”. • Contact Physical Plant if necessary. • All outlets, junction boxes, and electrical panels must have proper covers.

  11. Prevention Strategy • Fire Protection Systems • Fire extinguishers can play an important role in the fire protection program. How successfully they can function, however, depends upon the following conditions having been met: • Extinguisher is properly located, is the proper type for the fire, and is in working order. • The fire is discovered while still small enough to be extinguished, and someone is ready, willing, and able to use the extinguisher.

  12. www.sos-safety.com SOS Safety International Inc. is committed to Providing quality service to their clients. We are known for selling products of quality brands. We have dozens of fire safety products designed specifically for your system to deal with the range of industrial and specialized fire scenarios. For quality fire safety products. contact us at (561) 237-4247 Email: info@sos-safety.com

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