Fire Prevention
Most common cause of workplace fires
1. Poor Housekeeping
2. Improper storage of flammables
3. Lack control of ignition sources
4. Inadequate fire protection equipment
5. Lack control of combustible materials
This is what PASS stands for
Welding, cutting, and grinding are examples of this
Hot Work
The fire watch must stay after the work for at least _____ minutes.
60 minutes per NFPA
The first thing to do if a fire is out of control
Activate the alarm
Gasoline and diesel must be stored in this type of can
Metal can
The type of extinguisher commonly used for most fires in our facility
ABC extinguisher
This is required before starting most hot work in an area that is outside of production
Hot work permit
The main job of a fire watch is _____
Watching for fires/sparks
Meeting point following evacuation
Parking lot
This common electrical issue occurs when too many cords or devices are plugged into one outlet.
Overloading a circuit
These must be removed at least 35 feet away before hot work begins.
Combustibles
This piece of equipment must be readily available for fire watch
Fire extinguisher
When using a fire extinguisher, this is something you should safely be able to get to if the fire gets beyond control of the extinguisher
Exit Door
This damaged item-often seen with frayed or exposed wires should be removed from service immediately to prevent electrical fires
Extension cord or any cord-plug equipment
Fire extinguishers work by removing at least ONE of the three elements of the fire triangle-heat, fuel, or this element
Any temporary operation involving open flames or producing heat and/or sparks, which could ignite items unless they are protected
A fire watch can perform other tasks while monitoring the area.
FALSE
This plan tells you what to do in case of a fire or emergency
Emergency Action Plan
In this movie, a man overloads his house with lights, causing a massive electrical overload that could easily start a fire.
In this animated show, a character misuses fire extinguishers as rocket boosters for his wagon instead of using them to help stop a spreading fire.
The Simpson's
In this movie, a character sets up a blowtorch trap over a door-an example of an uncontrolled ignition source similar to hot work without safety precautions.
Home Alone
In this comedy scene, a character runs around screaming "I'm on fire!" even though he isn't actually burning, showing what panic and lack of control looks like in an emergency.
Talladega Nights
In this TV show, a fire drill turns into complete chaos when employees panic instead of following proper emergency procedures like evacuation and alarm response.
The Office