Emergency Action & Fire Prevention
29 CFR 1910.38
Are You Prepared?
How would you react to a fire alarm
at work?
Would you know your role if there
was a major chemical spill?
What if an earthquake or hurricane
struck our community?
Goals
Potential hazards
Emergency response
Evacuation
Quiz
Fire Hazards and Prevention
Flammable/combustible liquids
Combustible solids
Machine overheating/electrical
malfunction
Welding and torch cutting
Smoking
Flammable Chemicals
Don’t smoke
Proper storage
Proper dispensing
Read labels and MSDS
Spill response
Electrical Fire Hazards
Overloaded electrical systems
Frayed or damaged wiring
Defective machinery or power tools
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
Chemical Spill Hazards
Chemical types and locations
Spotting a leak or spill
Specific chemical hazards
Natural Disasters
Earthquake
Flooding
Tornado/hurricane
Goals
Potential hazards
Emergency response
Evacuation
Quiz
Fire Response
Notification or 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
Alarms
Yell for help
Main alarm system
Backup alarm
Fire suppression system will automatically
signal an alarm to the fire department
Emergency Numbers
Fire Department
Police Department
Ambulance
Medical Clinic
Hospital
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 like
magnesium
Extinguisher Use
Pull the pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the trigger
Sweep back and forth
Fire Fighting Dangers
Flame
Heat
Smoke
Toxic vapors
Suffocation
Explosions
Chemical Spills
Evacuate the area
Notify a supervisor or the emergency
response team
Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so)
Goals
Potential hazards
Emergency response
Evacuation
Quiz
Evacuation Assignments
Evacuation coordinators
Head count
Medical
Shut down equipment
Fire/chemical responders
Evacuate
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
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.
Goals
Potential hazards
Emergency response
Evacuation
Quiz
Summary
Understand how to prevent emergencies
Understand emergency response
Only use fire-fighting equipment if trained
Know your role in an evacuation
Apply this information (also applies at home)
Ask your supervisor
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. If someone is on fire, it is best to
use an extinguisher on the person. True or False
5. Describe the first two things you should do if you spot a
fire: ______________ and ______________.
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?
Quiz Answers
1. False. Housekeeping prevents accumulation of
materials that may ignite or contribute to a fire.
2. False. Class A is for combustibles like 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. Help the person stop, drop, and roll.
5. Notify someone, such as a supervisor, and retrieve
fire equipment, such as an extinguisher.
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 headcount person
for each department are defined 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.
