Fire/Explosion Guidelines

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Fire/Explosion Guidelines

All reasonable practicable steps shall be taken to prevent the outbreak of fire at a place of employment and effective means are provided to protect workers from any fire that may occur.

A written fire safety plan shall be developed that provides for the safety of all workers in the event of a fire.

The safety plan will include the emergency procedures to be used in case of fire including sounding the fire alarm, notifying the fire department, and evacuating endangered workers, with special provisions for workers with disabilities.

The safety plan will include the quantities, locations, and storage methods of all flammable substances present at the place of employment.

It shall include the designation of persons to carry out the fire safety plan, and will include the duties and training, of designated persons, and workers, in their responsibilities for fire safety, the holding of fire drills, and the control of fire hazards.

The fire safety plan must be posted in a conspicuous place for reference by workers.

A fire drill will be held at least once during each 12 month period, evaluated for deficiencies by employees involved in the drill, and an action plan will be created to correct any deficiencies that were found.