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Emergency Action And Fire Prevention
Session ObjectivesYou 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?•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?
Regulatory Requirements•29 CFR 1910.33 to 1910.39•Evacuation and exit routes•Alarm systems•Protective measures•Training•Emergency action and fire prevention
plans
Fire Hazards
Fuels•Flammable and
combustible liquids
Ignition sources•Machine overheating•Welding•Smoking
Electrical Fire Hazards
•Overloaded electrical systems•Frayed or damaged
wiring•Defective machinery
or power tools
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
Chemical DischargeHazards•Leaking container•Strong odor•Visible spill•Dust cloud
Natural Disaster Hazards
•Earthquake•Flooding•Tornado•Hurricane
Violence Hazards
•Civil disturbance•Workplace violence
Identifying Hazards
•Any questions about specific hazards that can cause an emergency?
Evacuation—Sound the Alarm•Remove yourself
from danger•Alert others, activate
alarm system•Backup alarm•Automatic notification
Evacuation—Emergency Contacts
•Fire department•Police department•Ambulance•Medical clinic•Hospital
Evacuate•Evacuation coordinators•Head count•Medical•Shut down equipment•Fire/chemical responders
Evacuation Preparedness•Keep fire exits clear•Participate in drills and provide feedback•Become familiar with evacuation coordinators and head-count personnel
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
Emergency Shutdown
•Designated employees shut down non-essential operations
Rescue and Medical Treatment•Leave rescue work to trained professionals•Designated first-aid workers perform first aid•Follow medical emergency procedures
Notification and Evacuation
•Any questions?
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
Respond to Chemical Spills
•Evacuate the area•Notify a supervisor or
the emergency response team•Remove ignition
sources (if safe to do so)
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
Fire Response— Extinguishing Equipment
•Portable extinguisher•Fire hose•Fire suppression systems
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
Extinguisher Use
•Pull the pin•Aim at the base of the fire•Squeeze the trigger•Sweep back and forth
Fire Prevention and Response
•Any questions about responding to an emergency?•Any questions about your role?
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