11. FIRE PROTECTION
11. Fire Protection
In any production related operation there is always a risk of fire which should never be
ignored. Uncontrolled fire is always a significant risk. A fire may cause serious personal
injuries and great financial losses. The smoke produced by fires is also dangerous
and harmful.
Did you know that smoke:
contains approx. 250 different toxic compounds
causes the majority of fire related fatalities
can contribute to panic
causes smoke damage to buildings and equipment
within several minutes makes it more difficult to evacuate
facilities that are on fire.
Learn your work site emergency procedures, fire protection rules and hot work rules
and instructions. Obey the warning signs and instruction plates. In case of any doubts
ask your supervisor how to act.
You workplace emergency numbers are listed in the back cover of this safety booklet.
Make sure before starting any work that creates a risk of fire that:
you have checked the possibility to use alternative methods
you know where is the nearest fire extinguisher and how it works
you always know two safe escape routes and your muster point
you have a flash light that is in working condition
you remove all imflamable materials far enough or cover them
you know where are the switchers and shutoff valves
your worksite is clean and in order
heat and sparks do not spread to surrounding areas
If you have used a fire extinguisher, report it immediately to fire department personnel
or to your supervisor so that the extinguisher can be refilled in order to be used again.
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