OSHA 500 - Fire Protection
Indoor Storage The total allowable quantity is usually limited to 25 gallons when storing liquids in any indoor space. Those exceeding this number should be kept in approved storage cabinets. These cabinets are subject to stringent requirements — wooden cabinets should be at least...
When hiring new employees, the fire prevention plan must be reviewed with them, and potential fire hazards must be pointed out. OSHA also has specific requirements for portable fire extinguishers, including: Portable fire extinguishers must be mounted and readily accessible to employees Only approved ...
•Exitroutesmustbepermanentandtheremustbeenoughexitsintheproperarrangementforquickescape•Exitsmustbeseparatedbyfireresistantmaterials•Openingsintoanexitmustbelimitedtothosenecessarytoallowaccesstotheexitortotheexitdischarge•Anopeningintoanexitmustbeprotectedbyanapprovedself-closingfiredoorthatremainsclosedor...
Fire Prevention - extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, smoking rules, exits, personnel assigned, separation of flammable materials and dangerous operations, explosion-proof fixtures in hazardous locations, waste disposal and training of personnel. Maintenance - provide regular and preventive maintenance on all...
Fire safety is a serious risk in healthcare. Flammable materials and electrical equipment can cause fires. It’s important to know fire types, their causes, and how to prevent them. Training on fire extinguishers is key. This training teaches workers the PASS method for small fires. Fire alar...
The violations are typically related to backroom storage and merchandise clutter that block aisles, emergency exits, fire extinguishers and electrical panels. Regulators have also cited the company for stacking boxes or merchandise high and haphazardly, which could result in employees or customers being ...
Fire extinguishers come in different classes for use on fires of different sources. The extinguisher has small pictures on the label that help you identify the type of fire source material they should be used. Class A puts out fires involving ordinary combustibles. Class B extinguishers smother ...