Fire Prevention Plan Program Effective Date: Revision #: Reference Standard Purpose Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard, 29 CFR 1910.39 Subpart E, Fire Prevention Plan This procedure establishes minimum procedures for preventing accidental fires in this facility. Scope This procedure applies to all of our company employees, all contractors and vendors performing work on company property, and all other individuals who are visiting or have business with our company. SELECT THE STATEMENT THAT APPLIES TO YOUR WORKPLACE: The OSHA standard states that this procedure must be presented in writing to our employees because we employ more than 10 people. The OSHA standard states that this procedure can be communicated orally to our employees because we employ 10 or fewer people. Responsibilities Definitions Management is responsible for development and review of this program. Management is also responsible for appropriate employee training. Management and supervisors are responsible for the enforcement of this program. Employees will comply with all procedures outlined in this policy. Contractors and vendors will comply with all procedures outlined in this policy. Combustible Liquid: A chemical with a flash point at or above 100 F. Contractor: A non-company employee being paid to perform work in our facility. Fire Hazard: Equipment, a physical condition or a process that can cause ignition and/or growth of an accidental fire. Flammable Liquid: A chemical with a flash point below 100 F. Flash point: The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor within a test vessel in sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with air. Vendor: A non-company employee being paid to perform a service in our facility. This policy is merely a guideline. It is not meant to be exhaustive nor be construed as legal advice. It does not address all potential compliance issues with federal, state, local OSHA or any other regulatory agency standards. Employers should customize this document to address all of their legal and contractual obligations, and to account for requirements that are specific to their industry, line of business or project. Consult your licensed Commercial Property and Casualty representative at National Hangar Insurance Program or legal counsel to address possible compliance requirements. 2005, 2011-2012 Zywave, Inc.
Procedure Fire Prevention Our facility will conduct all business activities in a manner consistent with fire prevention. We believe that fires can be prevented and we will take necessary measures to prevent them. Fixed Fire Protection (sprinkler system, dry chemical system, etc.) DELETE THIS PARAGRAPH IF YOUR FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE FIXED FIRE PROTECTION Our Facility is fully/partially (SELECT ONE) protected by a fixed fire protection system. This system is installed and maintained according to OSHA standards and local code requirements. Fire Detection System DELETE THIS PARAGRAPH IF YOUR FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE FIXED FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM Our Facility is fully/partially (SELECT ONE) protected by a fixed fire detection system consisting of: smoke detectors and/or heat detectors. This system is installed and maintained according to OSHA standards and local code requirements. Facility Fire Alarm System Our facility fire alarm system is: (DESCRIBE HOW TO ACTIVATE THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND HOW THE SYSTEM SOUNDS IN YOUR FACILITY, E.G. FIRE ALARM PULL STATIONS, PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM, ETC.). Additionally, word of mouth can be used to implement an evacuation. (See the Emergency Action Plan for additional information). Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishers are located throughout our facility. They are installed and maintained according to OSHA standards and local code requirements. (See the Portable Fire Extinguisher Program for additional information). Appendix B contains information on fire extinguishers and the types of fires each extinguisher is designed to extinguish. Fire Prevention Plan Our facility fire prevention plan is outlined in Appendix A. Employee Training All employees will be trained regarding their responsibilities for fire prevention and how to respond to fire emergencies. Employees with special duties for fire system/equipment maintenance, fire extinguisher operation or special emergency response duties will receive additional, specific training as necessary. Training Frequency: Upon hire When employee duties change When conditions change Fire extinguisher training will be conducted annually Revision History Record: Revision Section Revised By Description Number 0 NA NA Original document. 2
Appendix A Facility-Wide Fire Protection 3
FIRE PREVENTION PLAN - Facility-wide Fire Protection The following fire protection elements are in place throughout our facility. These procedures exist to prevent fires and address fire emergencies that could arise from any listed hazard: - Facility housekeeping - Our facility will adopt safe housekeeping practices to reduce the risk of fire. - All personnel will be trained to react and respond to a fire. - Fire extinguishers will be strategically located and key personnel trained to respond to a fire emergency. - The fire alarm system is maintained by (INSERT NAME OF PERSON) on the regular schedule of (INSERT SCHEDULE). (DELETE IF NOT ACCURATE) - Fire doors and fire walls are maintained by (INSERT NAME OF PERSON). (DELETE IF NOT ACCURATE) - Fire suppression systems are installed and maintained properly by (INSERT NAME OF PERSON). (DELETE IF NOT ACCURATE) - Fire detection systems are installed and maintained properly by (INSERT NAME OF PERSON). (DELETE IF NOT ACCURATE) Fire Hazards Listed below are the potential fire hazards at National Hangar Insurance Program. The chart also identifies each hazard location, proper handling and storage procedures, necessary fire protection equipment and potential ignition sources and their controls. Hazard Location Proper Handling Proper Storage Necessary Fire Protection Equipment to Control Hazard EXAMPLE: Flammable/combustible liquids Maintenance closet Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling these liquids Store in approved containers when not in use Class B fire extinguisher Potential Ignition Source and Control Ignition Source Sparks Heat-producing equipment (INSERT SOURCE) Control Keep liquid away from machines or activities that create sparks Keep liquid away from heat-producing equipment (DESCRIBE CONTROL) 4
Hazard Location Proper Handling Proper Storage Necessary Fire Protection Equipment to Control Hazard EXAMPLE: Flammable/combustible liquids Maintenance closet Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling these liquids Store in approved containers when not in use Class B fire extinguisher Potential Ignition Source and Control Ignition Source Sparks Heat-producing equipment (INSERT SOURCE) Control Keep liquid away from machines or activities that create sparks Keep flammable materials away from heat-producing equipment (DESCRIBE CONTROL) (USE AS MANY HAZARD TABLES AS NECESSARY) Heat-producing Equipment Maintenance Some equipment used at can produce high temperatures and become potential ignition sources. Regular maintenance must be performed on this equipment to prevent the accidental ignition of combustible materials. Maintenance procedures are outlined below. Piece of Equipment Safeguard to Prevent Ignition Maintenance Schedule EXAMPLE: Space heater Keep away from flammable materials, turn off when not in use Maintain and inspect before every use Party Responsible for Maintenance Specific Maintenance 5
Piece of Equipment Safeguard to Prevent Ignition Maintenance Schedule EXAMPLE: Space heater Keep away from flammable materials, turn off when not in use Maintain and inspect before every use Party Responsible for Maintenance Specific Maintenance (USE AS MANY EQUIPMENT BOXES AS NECESSARY) Housekeeping and Maintenance Approved housekeeping procedures to control accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials are outlined below: EXAMPLE: All exits and aisles must be kept clear EXAMPLE: Fire extinguishers, alarms, electrical panels and disconnects must be kept unblocked EXAMPLE: Clearance between the top of storage and sprinkler heads must be 18 inches (high hazard areas-clearance is 36 inches) EXAMPLE: Trash will not be allowed to accumulate and will be removed from the facility each day ADD MORE PROCEDURES AS NECESSARY Designated Employees - Equipment The name or job title of employees responsible for maintaining equipment to prevent or control sources of ignition or fires are listed below. Name or Job Title Equipment Piece of equipment responsible for Piece of equipment responsible for Piece of equipment responsible for Designated Employees Fuel Source Hazards The name or job title of employees responsible for the control of fuel source hazards are listed below. Name or Job Title Fuel Source Hazard Hazard responsible for Hazard responsible for Hazard responsible for 6
Appendix B Fire Classifications and Fire Extinguisher Types 7
FIRE PREVENTION PLAN Fire Classifications Fires are classified as A, B, C, D or K based on the type of substance that is the fuel for the fire. Fire Classification Class A Class B Class C Class D Class K Types of Fuel Paper, trash, some plastics, wood and cloth. A rule of thumb is if it leaves ash, it is a Class A fire. Flammable gases or liquids such as propane, oil and gasoline Energized electrical components Combustible metals and combustible metal alloys. A rule of thumb is if the name of the metal ends in -um, it is a Class D fire. Vegetable or animal cooking oils or fats; common in commercial cooking operations using deep fat fryers Fire Extinguisher Types There are different types of fire extinguishers designed to put out the different classes of fires. The wrong extinguisher may actually make a fire worse. The following table illustrates the type of extinguishers, fire classes for which each is used and the limitations of each extinguisher. Fire Extinguisher Type Class of Fire It Extinguishes Extinguisher Limitations/Comments Dry chemical (multipurpose) A, B, C Good for use in general industry Foam alcohol-resistant and aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) types B Expensive; effective on class B only; limited shelf life Water A Good for only class A fires Metal X Carbon Dioxide Halon Potassium Acetate D B, C B, C K Expensive; must be kept dry; ineffective on class A fires If used in confined areas, it will create oxygen deficiency; not effective in windy conditions; can cause frostbite during discharge Expensive; not effective in windy conditions, toxic gases may be released in extremely hot fires because of decomposition Expensive; wet chemical extinguisher for commercial cooking operations using oils and fats 8