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Title: Cambridge Integrated Services Group, Inc. Safety Training


1
Cambridge Integrated Services Group, Inc. Safety
Training Presentation
  • Emergency Action and 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
  • Dont 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

P. A. S. S.
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.
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