FIRE PREVENTION PLAN

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1 [29 CFR ] The Hamilton Eye Institute at The University of Tennessee 930 Madison Avenue Memphis, Tennessee The Hamilton Eye Institute at The University of Tennessee Page 1 of 6

2 The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) states that "each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which is free of recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or physical harm to his employees." [Section 5(a)(1) - generally known as the General Duty Clause] To this end this plan was developed and implemented on August 29, 2005, by our office as a means to ensure a safe work environment for our employees and to communicate proper workplace procedures in order to minimize the possibility of fire, smoke or explosion in the office. It is imperative that ALL EMPLOYEES know how to handle and store flammable and combustible chemicals that might be used in the workplace and how to avoid accumulation of combustible materials. In order to be familiar with these procedures, ALL EMPLOYEES must do the following: 1. Read and understand the components of the Fire Prevention Plan as stated in this document; 2. Contact the Fire Prevention Plan Manager if there are any questions concerning the Fire Prevention Plan; and 3. Verify to the employer that you have read and that you understand the Fire Prevention Plan by signing the Employee Confirmation. The Fire Prevention Plan Manager is: William R. Morris, MD The Deputy OSHA Coordinators are Debbie Joyner and Sue Wilson. A copy of the Emergency Action Plan may be accessed from your computer terminal. Written copies are available in the office of William R. Morris, MD in Room 475 of the Hamilton Eye Institute. The Hamilton Eye Institute at The University of Tennessee Page 2 of 6

3 I. The Fire Prevention Plan that has been developed by our office is designed to detail the steps to be taken in maintaining safe storage of flammable or combustible materials and the prevention of accumulation of combustible materials. To accomplish these goals the employees should be familiar with the following elements of the plan: A. Recognition of chemicals or products used in the workplace which are hazardous due to components which might be flammable, combustible, or produce toxic smoke in large quantities; B. Proper handling of these materials; C. Proper storage practices of theses materials; D. Good housekeeping practices that will remove combustible materials; E. Potential sources of ignition located in the building; and F. Requirements for training. The Hamilton Eye Institute at The University of Tennessee Page 3 of 6

4 A. Recognition of Hazardous Chemicals That Are: Flammable Combustible Produce Toxic Smoke 1. In order to identify those chemicals used in the workplace that are flammable, combustible, or produce toxic smoke in large amounts, a list will be developed which identifies these materials. Information from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will be the basis for this list. This list will be posted on the Bulletin Board in the employee lounge area. ALL EMPLOYEES should be aware of these chemicals in the office. 2. In addition, labels are present or have been placed on all containers in the office that contain hazardous material that is flammable or combustible. B. Proper handling of these listed materials 1. These listed materials should not be used around open flames, sparks, or heat sources. C. Proper storage of these listed materials 1. These listed materials should not be stored near open flames, sparks or heat sources. 2. Containers for these listed materials must be in good condition and not damaged, leaking, or corroded. If the container is found to be damaged, leaking, or corroded, then the material must be disposed of in the manner appropriate to that particular material. Proper disposal procedures are outlined on the SDS for that hazardous material. The Hamilton Eye Institute at The University of Tennessee Page 4 of 6

5 D. Housekeeping Practices 1. All ordinary trash is to be removed on a regular basis and not allowed to accumulate in the building. Packing boxes, papers, cartons, etc. must be removed promptly and disposed of in the proper fashion. 2. Trash containing hazardous materials should be removed promptly and disposed according to the SDS for the hazardous material involved. E. Potential Sources of Ignition in the Building 1. The following potential sources of ignition in the office have been identified: a. Electrical outlets b. Electrical cords c. Laser(s) 2. The following sources of heat in the office have been identified: a. Autoclave b. Contact Lens Sterilizer F. Training Requirements 1. Training Sessions will be held at the same time and with the same regularity as those for other OSHA Plans. 2. Verification of training will be by means of the Employee Confirmation Form. These forms will be filed with other OSHA documentation. The Hamilton Eye Institute at The University of Tennessee Page 5 of 6

6 FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCT LIST (Office) 3M General Purpose Spray Adhesive 45 Aplicare Hand Sanitizer Aromatic Spirits of Ammonia Corporate Express Gas Duster Corporate Express Correction Fluid Cumberland Swan Hand Sanitizer Detachol Dust-Off Mastisol Nitrous Oxide Odor Assassin Oxygen Paper Mate Office Materials Fluid Purell Hand Sanitizer Regimen Hand Sanitizer Correction Dust Destroyer Duster EXP Correction Fluid Enviro-Dust EpiClenz Foam Hand Sanitizer Expo Dry Erase Board Cleaner Ethyl Alcohol Formaldehyde Gram s Stain Germ-X Hand Sanitizer Hurricaine Spray Isopropyl Alcohol 70% KimCare Hand Sanitizer Lysol Spray Disinfectant RAID Commercial Flying Insect Killer Reagent Alcohol Ronsonol Lighter Fluid Sani - Cloths Simply Right Hand Sanitizer Sombra Hand Sanitizer SprayFix Tin-Co-Ben Unisolve WD - 40 White Board Cleaner - Staples Windex Xylene The Hamilton Eye Institute at The University of Tennessee Page 6 of 6