Fire Protection
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Fire Extinguishing
Organize a fire brigade, and provide training in:
Proper procedures
– Take into account the volume of flammable materials, potential for exposure to toxic materials, and
areas at high risk of destruction
Shutdown of processes
Use of equipment:
– Hoses
– Personal protection, etc.
Use of emergency lighting and power sources
Emergency plant access for fire trucks and ambulances
safety of people
To ensure the safety of all persons in your workplace:
Make sure exits and fire escapes are adequate
– Properly marked
– Accessible
Plan and drill for evacuation
– Removal of all persons (including the handicapped, and those in special areas,
e.g., washrooms)
– Ensuring that all persons (including visitors) are accounted for – this includes prompt access to
daily attendance record
– Use of alternative exits
– Escape from toxic gases that may be generated during the fire
Provide temporary refuge for those unable to evacuate
Plan and drill for rescue operations
– Availability of equipment
– First aid
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