This document provides information on emergency preparedness and fire prevention. It discusses potential workplace hazards and appropriate responses to fires, chemical spills, and natural disasters. Employees should understand emergency procedures like evacuation assignments and signals. Proper use of fire extinguishers and preventative measures like controlling flammable materials and electrical safety are emphasized. Quizzes are included to test understanding.

1. Emergency Action & Fire Prevention
29 CFR 1910.38

2. Are You Prepared?
 How would you react to a fire alarm
at work?
 Would you know your role if there
was a major chemical spill?
 What if an earthquake or hurricane
struck our community?

3. Goals
 Potential hazards
 Emergency response
 Evacuation
 Quiz

4. Fire Hazards and Prevention
 Flammable/combustible liquids
 Combustible solids
 Machine overheating/electrical malfunction
 Welding and torch cutting
 Smoking

5. Flammable Chemicals
 Don’t smoke
 Proper storage
 Proper dispensing
 Read labels and MSDS
 Spill response

6. Electrical Fire Hazards
 Overloaded electrical systems
 Frayed or damaged wiring
 Defective machinery or power tools

7. Housekeeping
 Control flammable and combustible
materials so they do not contribute to the
ignition or expansion of a fire
 Keep exits clear and maintain the
accessibility to fire response equipment

8. Chemical Spill Hazards
 Chemical types and locations
 Spotting a leak or spill
 Specific chemical hazards

9. Natural Disasters
 Earthquake
 Flooding
 Tornado/hurricane

10. Goals
 Potential hazards
 Emergency response
 Evacuation
 Quiz

11. Fire Response
 Notification or alarm
 Retrieve a fire extinguisher
 Assess the situation
 Call for outside emergency assistance if
necessary
 If fighting a fire, continually evaluate for
the necessity of evacuation

12. Alarms
 Yell for help
 Main alarm system
 Backup alarm
 Fire suppression system will automatically
signal an alarm to the fire department

13. Emergency Numbers
 Fire Department
 Police Department
 Ambulance
 Medical Clinic
 Hospital

14. Extinguishing Equipment
 Portable extinguisher
 Fire hose
 Fire suppression systems

15. Extinguisher Types
 A - For combustibles such as trash, wood,
or paper
 B - For flammable liquids or gases
 C - For electrical fires
 D - For combustible metals like
magnesium

16. Extinguisher Use
 Pull the pin
 Aim at the base of the fire
 Squeeze the trigger
 Sweep back and forth

17. Fire Fighting Dangers
 Flame
 Heat
 Smoke
 Toxic vapors
 Suffocation
 Explosions

18. Chemical Spills
 Evacuate the area
 Notify a supervisor or the emergency
response team
 Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so)

19. Goals
 Potential hazards
 Emergency response
 Evacuation
 Quiz

20. Evacuation Assignments
 Evacuation coordinators
 Head count
 Medical
 Shut down equipment
 Fire/chemical responders
 Evacuate

21. Evacuation Preparedness
 Become familiar with nearest exit and
keep it clear
 Participate in drills and provide feedback
 Become familiar with evacuation
coordinators and head-count personnel

22. Evacuation Procedures
 Recognize the evacuation signal
and listen for instructions
 Shut down equipment using the
emergency stop
 Go directly to the nearest safe exit
 Proceed to the assembly area.

23. Goals
 Potential hazards
 Emergency response
 Evacuation
 Quiz

24. Summary
 Understand how to prevent emergencies
 Understand emergency response
 Only use fire-fighting equipment if trained
 Know your role in an evacuation
 Apply this information (also applies at home)
 Ask your supervisor

25. Quiz
1. Housekeeping is only important because
it keeps the facility looking nice. True or False
2. The class A extinguisher is used for
putting out combustible metal fires. True or False
3. Name two potential fire hazards in your workspace
__________________ and __________________.
4. If someone is on fire, it is best to
use an extinguisher on the person. True or False
5. Describe the first two things you should do if you spot
a fire: ______________ and ______________.

26. Quiz (cont.)
6. What is the most dangerous habit to have when
working with flammable chemicals?
7. To use a fire extinguisher; P ______________,
A__________, S___________, S___________.
8. Name the evacuation coordinator and head-count
person for your department.
9. Prior to evacuating out the nearest exit, you
should _______________________________.
10. Which type of natural disaster is most likely to
strike your community, and how are you and
your company prepared for it?

27. Quiz Answers
1. False. Housekeeping prevents accumulation of
materials that may ignite or contribute to a fire.
2. False. Class A is for combustibles like wood or
paper. For combustible metals use class D.
3. Flammable liquids, piles of rags or boxes, poor
smoking habits, frayed electrical cords, etc.
4. False. Help the person stop, drop, and roll.
5. Notify someone, such as a supervisor, and
retrieve fire equipment, such as an extinguisher.

28. Quiz Answers (cont.)
6. Smoking is a very dangerous habit when working
with flammable chemicals.
7. Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze
the trigger, Sweep back and forth.
8. The evacuation coordinator and headcount person
for each department are defined in the emergency
action plan.
9. Shut down equipment using the emergency stop button.
10. Discuss company and personal plans for responding
to natural disasters in your area.