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Fire & Earthquake

Safety Training

EarthquakeSafety

IIPP Training Component

2005

UCLA


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Background

Workplace fires kill 200 & injure more than

5000 workers each year

In 95 more than 75,000 workplace fires

cost businesses more than 2.3 billion

dollars

www.osha.gov


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Be Prepared

Know Exit Routes

Ensure all fire alarms are functionalPractice drills

Location of Fire Extinguishers

Emergency Numbers readily accessibleReport unsafe conditions immediately


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Dos

Do:

Close all doors

Pull Fire Alarm

Report the fire

If smoke present crawl on hands and knees

and keep your head low out of the smoke

Use stairs

Assemble Outside


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Stop

Drop&

Roll

If clothescatch on fire

Stop Dropand Roll

Cover Face


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Donts

Do Not: Use the elevators

Break windows Exit until you feel the top of the exit door

Go back for personal belongings


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Fire Extinguishers

A: Ordinary combustibles ex. paper, rags

B: Flammable liquids ex. oil, solvents,

grease

C: Electrical Fires

D: Combustible metals


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Fire Extinguishers

Use pressurized water extinguishers only

on Class A Do not use on Class B or C can cause fire to

spread or electrical shock

Use Dry Chemicals only on Class A, B, Cfires

Use Carbon Dioxide on Class B or C fires


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Fire Extinguishers


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P.A.S.S.

How to Use an Extinguisher Pull ring from extinguisher handle

Aim nozzle at base of fire

Squeeze handle Sweep nozzle back and forth as you advance


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Fire Prevention

Keep egress lanes clear of obstructions

Avoid usage of extension cords,

ungrounded plugs, and multiple outlet

adapters

Always keep fire resistive doors closed

Store Hazardous materials in approvedproperly labeled containers


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Creating Disaster/Evacuation Plan

Ensure some employees certified in CPR

Discuss plan to evacuate employees withdisabilities

Know how to shut off electricity, gas &

water at main switch


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Disaster Supply Kits

Food

Water

First Aid Kid

Medications

ToolsForks, knives, cups

Extra batteries

Flash Lights

Cash/ Credit CardsBattery operated radio

Gloves

Clothes

Scissors

Maps

Blankets

Toilet PaperJumper Cables

Seasonal Supplies

Flares

Date your kit, & restockevery 6 months

Supplies should last for aminimum of one week


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Earthquake Preparedness

Segregate and store chemicals by reactive

groups

Place earthquake restraining bars across open

shelves where chemicals are storedDouble chain gas cylinders

Safety caps on gas cylinders

Positive latching devices on hinged doorsCabinet and sliding doors closed

Install refrigerator clasp locks


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Earthquake Preparedness

Secure equipment (analyticalinstruments, computers, balances, etc.)

with clamps or anchorsSecure bookshelves, water heatersand tall furniture to wall studs

Store heavy and breakable objects onlow shelves

Post emergency numbers in readilyaccessible areas


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During an Earthquake

Drop, Cover & Hold, move only as far to

reach a safe place

If Indoors stay there

If outdoors find spot away from building

trees, streetlights, power lines, & overpass

In vehicle, pull over at clear location & stopUse Stairs after an earthquake


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Summary Fire/Earthquake

Safety

Know different types of fires

Know different types of extinguishers

Know P.A.S.S.

Know egress routes

Stop Drop and Roll if clothes are on fireDrop Cover and Hold during an

earthquake

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