FIRE PREVENTION
Equipment, systems, and services that help you protect your operation and people from the inherent dangers in your industry.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER GUIDELINES
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- A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A 10B:C, should be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area or major fraction thereof.
- Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.
- One or more fire extinguishers should be provided for each floor. In multi-story buildings, at least one fire extinguisher should be posted adjacent to the stairway.
- Fire extinguishers should be conspicuously located and readily accessible at all times.
- Fire extinguishers should be periodically inspected and maintained.
- Carbon tetrachloride and other toxic vaporizing liquid fire extinguishers are prohibited.
- Each fire extinguisher is considered professional equipment and its effectiveness in protecting property depends on knowing: What it can and cannot do; how to use it;
- Where to install it
- How to maintain it
- Knowledge of classes or types of fires
- What class or classes of fire the extinguisher is capable of extinguishing.
- Training should be provided for the use of fire extinguishers.
FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY CHECKLIST
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- Smoking areas designated and used
- 'No Smoking' signs posted in hazardous areas
- Trash removed regularly (daily is recommended)
- Combustible inventory and materials stored away from building
- All electrical plugs, power strips, switches, and cords meet code and in good condition
- Cords not running across doorways or under carpets or mats where they can be tripping hazards or damaged
- Malfunctioning electrical equipment reported immediately or removed from service
- All work stations and areas kept clean and neat
- Inventory and other materials properly stacked
- Corridors and exits kept clear at all times
- Equipment cleaned to prevent residue build-up
- Rags with oily and/or solvent, paint, or solvent residue properly discarded in approved fire resistant containers with lids
- Exit Signs illuminated as required and kept in working order
- Fire doors working properly and not blocked
IMPORTANT
The above is not intended to be a comprehensive list of fire safety checks. Please consult with your insurance company and/or your local OSHA consultation office to ensure your site meets all requirements.