Transcript BLR’s Safety Training Presentations

Safety Training Presenations
Emergency Action and Fire Prevention
29 CFR 1910.38—39
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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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Potential hazards
Emergency response
Evacuation
Quiz
Fire Hazards and Prevention
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Flammable/combustible liquids
Combustible solids
Machine overheating/electrical malfunction
Welding and torch cutting
Smoking
Flammable Chemicals
 Don’t smoke around
flammable chemicals
 Store properly
 Dispense properly
 Read MSDSs and labels
 Respond properly
to spills
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
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
Alarms
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Yell for help
Main alarm system
Back-up alarm
Fire suppression system
will automatically signal
an alarm to the fire
department
Emergency Numbers
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Fire department
Police department
Ambulance
Medical clinic
Hospital
Chemical Spills
 Evacuate the area
 Notify a supervisor or the
emergency response team
 Remove ignition sources
(if safe to do so)
Evacuation Assignments
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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
Summary
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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
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 ______________.
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 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.
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.