Safe Work Practice

Fire Protection
Fire prevention requires special attention. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Keep all entrances and exits clear of obstructions such as vehicles, equipment and general clutter at all times. Correct poor housekeeping practices. se appropriate shielding of flammable surfaces !hen performing hot !ork. "emember that grinders are capable of thro!ing red hot particles approximatel# $% feet. Keep #our !ork area free of unnecessar# combustible materials. se proper degreasing agents. &ever use gasoline or other 'flammable liquids( for degreasing or cleaning. )ll fire doors are to be kept closed !hen the shop is vacant.

Fire Fighting *quipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. )ll !orkers should kno! the location of the fire fighting equipment in their area. Fire extinguishers are to be checked monthl#. &ever return an empt# extinguisher to its fire station. Clearl# mark it '+,( !ith chalk and exchange it for a charged unit. )ll fire extinguishers !ill be inspected on an annual basis b# a certified compan#. )ll !orkers must receive training before using fire extinguishing equipment.

For further information, see the appropriate current Occupational Health & Safety

Legislation.