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Fire Safety Training

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Background
Workplace fires kill 200 & injure more than 5000 workers each year In 95 more than 75,000 workplace fires cost businesses more than 2.3 billion dollars

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Be Prepared
Know Exit Routes Ensure all fire alarms are functional Practice drills Location of Fire Extinguishers Emergency Numbers readily accessible Report unsafe conditions immediately
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Dos
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Close all doors Pull Fire Alarm Report the fire If smoke present crawl on hands and knees and keep your head low out of the smoke Use stairs Assemble Outside
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Stop Drop & Roll

If clothes catch on fire
Stop Drop and Roll Cover Face
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Donts Do Not:
Use the elevators Break windows Exit until you feel the top of the exit door Go back for personal belongings

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Fire Extinguishers
A: Ordinary combustibles ex. paper, rags B: Flammable liquids ex. oil, solvents, grease C: Electrical Fires D: Combustible metals
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Fire Extinguishers
Use pressurized water extinguishers only on Class A
Do not use on Class B or C can cause fire to spread or electrical shock

Use Dry Chemicals only on Class A, B, C fires Use Carbon Dioxide on Class B or C fires
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Fire Extinguishers

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P.A.S.S.
How to Use an Extinguisher
Pull ring from extinguisher handle Aim nozzle at base of fire Squeeze handle Sweep nozzle back and forth as you advance

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Fire Prevention
Keep egress lanes clear of obstructions Avoid usage of extension cords, ungrounded plugs, and multiple outlet adapters Always keep fire resistive doors closed Store Hazardous materials in approved properly labeled containers
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Creating Disaster/Evacuation Plan

Plan how you and your coworkers will stay in contact if you are separated.
Identify two area, one near workplace and one away from the building

Display & discuss floor plan for your building with exits, hazards and evacuation routes
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Creating Disaster/Evacuation Plan

Ensure some employees certified in CPR Discuss plan to evacuate employees with disabilities Know how to shut off electricity, gas & water at main switch

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Disaster Supply Kits

Food Water First Aid Kid Medications Tools Forks, knives, cups Extra batteries Flash Lights Cash/ Credit Cards Battery operated radio Gloves Clothes Scissors Maps Blankets Toilet Paper Jumper Cables Seasonal Supplies Flares Date your kit, & restock every 6 months Supplies should last for a minimum of A&T one week
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Summary Fire Safety

Know different types of fires Know different types of extinguishers Know P.A.S.S. Know egress routes Stop Drop and Roll if clothes are on fire

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