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A fire is one of the costliest accidents a business
can have. Even more costly is the death and injury toll from fires and
explosions. In one recent year, fires and explosions caused more than 5,000
injuries requiring time off from work, according to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
The Fire Prevention Plan
Your company has a written emergency action plan, and
as part of that, a fire prevention plan. The reason these plans exist is to help keep
workers safe.
You have the right to know about the possible fire
hazards in your workplace. The company fire plan should, at a minimum, contain
the following:
·
A list of the major
workplace fire hazards and their proper handling and storage procedures;
potential ignition sources and their control procedures; and the type of fire
protection equipment or systems which can control a fire involving them.
·
Names or job titles of
persons responsible for maintenance of equipment and systems
installed to prevent or control ignitions or fires.
·
Names or job titles of
persons responsible for control of fuel source hazards.
·
Housekeeping procedures to
control accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials and
residues.
·
Procedures for regular
maintenance of safeguards installed on heat-producing equipment.
What must my employer do?
The employer is responsible for:
·
Controlling accumulations
of flammable and combustible materials through proper housekeeping.
·
Reviewing the fire plan
with each employee, and making a written copy available upon request.
·
Reviewing with each
employee those parts of the plan which the employee must know to protect the
employee in the event of an emergency. This shall take place upon initial
assignment.
·
Properly maintaining
equipment and systems installed on heat producing equipment to prevent fires.
For employers with 10 or more employees, the written
fire prevention plan will be in writing and kept in the workplace and made
available for employee review.
This information is provided by: Assurance Agency
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This information is provided by: Assurance Agency
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