Safety: Fire in High-Risk Industries
Tips to prevent fires in high-risk industries safely & effectively:
- Safety First
- NO SMOKING!!!
- Use PPE to protect yourself from heat, chemicals, toxic gases & fumes
- Avoid areas with hazardous materials
- Turn off the electricity & equipment when not in use
- Use tools to prevent spills of flammable liquids
- Isolate fuel sources
- Have a Fire Suppression System
When a fire occurs:
- Sound the Fire Alarm to alert all personnel & initiate Emergency Response Procedures
- Call the Emergency Response Team & Fire Extinguish Team
- Only trained teams should fight the fire
- Extinguish the fire using the right Fire Extinguisher
- Evacuate
- Do not enter the fire area until it is declared safe by authorities
Don't forget this technique!
- Pull the pin on the Fire Extinguisher
- Point the tool at the base of the fire
- Squeeze the handle
- Sweep from side to side
Prioritize Safety! Avoid Fire!
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