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Striving For Safety Excellence
HunterDouglasCorporate Environmental, Safety, Risk Management
Emergency Preparedness / Fire Extinguisher Safety
March 2010
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It Can Happen
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Emergencies Happen Everyday
It’s hard to imagine a serious emergency here.
But it can happen Everyday somewhere, things go seriously
wrong
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Examples of Emergency Types
Fire Flood Earthquake Shooting Tornado Chemical Spill Fatality
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Preparation is Key to SURVIVAL
Survival depends on emergency preparation.
To reach safety, you should know: How to get out of the building Location of work area exits Where to assemble with co-workers Emergency numbers & responders Emergency Shelters
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Know Your Responsibilities
Other Duties / Assigned Duties Turn equipment off Call for help Help co-workers Know your assigned plan responsibilities
Know your role now, don’t wait till emergency happens to figure it out.
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“Fill in the Blank” on Emergency Preparedness
Do you know the answers? Fill in the blank emergency
The following slides allows you to review and test your knowledge of your plan and emergency preparedness
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Activating Alarms
How do you activate the alarm for various types of emergencies.
Do you have special codes for certain emergencies, like violence, etc.
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Emergency Phones / Locations
Where are the emergency phone numbers listed.
Where are the nearest phones.
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Address / Directions
Do you know the physical address of the facility?
What if you had to place that emergency call?
Could you give directions to the location?
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First Aid Responders
Do you know the first-aid responders?
Where is the first aid equipment located?
Does site have an AED?
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Eye Wash / Shower Stations
Do you know where the emergency eye wash / showers are located?
Do you know how to use them?
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MSDS
Do you know where the MSDS’s are & how to locate them?
Do you know how to read them?
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Chemical Safety
Do you know what chemicals you are working with?
Would you know how to clean them up?
Do you know the dangers of possible reactions of the chemical?
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Be Prepared at Home Too!
Emergencies can happen here at work at any time.
Don’t forget to have a home safety plan too for all types of emergencies.
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Fire Extinguishers
Fire Extinguisher Safety
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Fire Tetrahedron
Fuel Oxygen Heat Uninhibited Chain Reaction
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Fire Extinguisher Types
Class A – Ordinary Combustibles Wood Paper Plastic Garbage
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Fire Extinguisher Types
Class B – Flammables Gas Oil Grease Solvent
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Fire Extinguisher Types
Class C – Electrical Equipment Appliances Switches Panel Boxes Power Tools
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Fire Extinguisher Types
Class D – Combustible Metals Magnesium Aluminum Titanium Potassium & Sodium
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Fight or Flight Decision
Alarm has been pulled Fire department has been
called Fire is small and contained You can avoid the smoke Exit is clear Extinguisher is nearby You have been trained to
use the extinguisher
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Know How to PASS
PASS Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
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Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Inspections Monthly inspections Keep clear – Not blocked Pressure is acceptable (In
the green) Pin & Seal intact No dents or damages
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Questions