Emergency Response
Where is Alpha's muster point during an evacuation? Is it always this location?
grassy area by the Macdermid Alpha sign in the guardshack area. No, Alternative egress / escape routes may be used if the situation warrants. Likewise, an alternative headcount area may be designated and directions given if the guardhouse area exposes employees to additional hazards
What are the 3 items that must be present at the same time in order to produce a fire?
Oxygen, Fuel, Heat
Give 3 examples of some Class B combustibles
Oil/Greases, Flammable aerosols, Flammable gases, lacquers, oil-based paints, flammable and combustible liquids
In the event of an evacuation, what should operators do before leaving the production area?
Turn any machines/equipment off or place them in a "safe mode"
What are Class D fire extinguishers suitable to fight against? Where are ours located?
Combustible Metals. Smelting and Vault
wood, Paper, Cloth, Rubber/Plastics are all examples of?
Class A combustibles
The designated Alpha Representative for any contractor worker onsite is responsible for their safe exit during an emergency/evacuation?
True
Please explain the full process of the PASS technique when dealing with fire extinguishers.
Pull the pin
Aim at the base
Squeeze the handle
Sweep from side to side
These are three people you could inform of an incident who can help you deal with it
Supervisor, Leadman, Emergency Coordinators (3)
The call for Emergency Services, _____, can be made by any individual if conditions warrant and as necessary. True/False
9-911, True
When a fire is first noticed, employees MUST stick around to help fight or extinguish that fire?
False
What are some ways to safely handle Class A combustibles?
Dispose of trash daily, Keep work areas clean and free of fuel paths that could allow a fire to spread, Store paper stock in cabinets, dispose of oily rags into metal bins with self closing lids.
What system will be used for all verbal emergency communications, how do you access it, and who can access it?
Part of a Hot Work Permit for any cutting, welding, or open flame work must have the combustibles swept/re-located ____ feet in all directions
35 feet
What are 3 things we should know the locations of at any time or place in our work areas?
1. Nearest safe exit(s)
2. Location of fire extinguisher(s)
3. Location of alarm pull station(s)