Fire Protection Measures
Fire Protection
Measures
• Have a Procedures for evacuation and
response
• Building plans marked for fire exits,
fire extinguishers, alarm points, smoke detectors, first aid boxes, main
electrical panel, main water supply, evacuation routes, etc.
• Methods required to prevent fires (e.g.,
storage of items, etc.)
• Communicate fire safety plan and
emergency response procedures to all employees and contractors.
• Conduct fire drills at least twice a
year (or as required by local jurisdiction)
• Observe the response to fire drills, and
adjust the plan as necessary to ensure its effectiveness
• Post all emergency numbers and
instructions close to telephones
• Post the location/address of the
building, with any specific instructions that may be needed by the responders
• Inspect all the fire extinguishers, fire
alarm system, emergency lighting system, sprinkler system, and other fire
protection monthly or as per the Fire Code and other applicable legislation.
• All aisles, emergency exits, fire
extinguishers, etc. must be kept clear of product or storage objects, fork
trucks, etc. at all times
• Exit routes from buildings must be clear
of all obstructions
• Each building must have at least two
means of escape separate from each other
• Fire doors must not be left open unless
equipped with self-closing mechanisms. Fire doors must be kept free of
obstructions that would prevent the door from closing
• Exit doors must open in an emergency
(not permanently locked or chained closed)
• Exit doors must be properly marked with
signs indicating they are exits from the building
• Install and maintain adequate emergency
lighting to cover stair cases, washrooms, meeting rooms, parking lots, exits,
etc.
Electrical Extension Cord Safety
• For example: provide education and
training to all designated employees on the type and correct use of fire
extinguishers.
• For example: fire wardens must be
educated and trained in how to clear an area quickly and other related duties.
• Mark all fire extinguishers clearly with
the class of fire for which it is appropriate
• Install fire extinguishers as per the
Fire Code
• Must be kept free of obstructions for
easy access
• Inspect portable fire extinguishers
monthly or as required by your local jurisdiction
• Provide and maintain adequate fire
alarms and smoke alarms according to the Fire Code
• Test periodically (monthly) or as
according to your jurisdiction
• If smoke alarm is battery operated, do
not remove batteries unless they are replaced immediately with fresh batteries
• Identify all sources of ignition (e.g.,
sparks, welding, smoking, hot plates, pilot lights, space heaters, boilers,
furnace, etc.)
• Make sure combustible or flammable items
are not stored near ignition sources
Basic Safety Rules for Construction
• Ensure appropriate fire walls are
erected around hot equipment when required
• Check ventilation rates for equipment
and repair where appropriate
• Make sure all the equipment and
accessories used in hot work are in good working condition
• Separate hot work areas from other
operations
• Keep combustible or flammable materials
away from hot work areas
• Develop safe work procedures for
operations involving hot work
• Use a “fire watch” attendant as
necessary
• Use appropriate personal protective
equipment such as face shield, respirators, eye protection, etc.
• Make sure that all electrical systems
are installed and function according to any Codes that may apply
• Identify and replace wiring that is not
appropriate for the loads they are carrying
• Repair or replace any exposed wiring
• Do not overload electrical equipment or electrical outlets
• Replace extension cords that are being
used for long term purposes with permanent wiring.
• Develop a lock-out/tagout program for
any work done on energized systems
• Educate and train employees on
electrical safety
• Provide appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE) where a risk of arc-flash or arc-blast is present
• Include storage guidelines for
combustible items within a certain distance of a heat source that complies with
local Building and Fire Codes
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