Fire Safety Participant Manual
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1. t Take the Heat IT Fire Safet 5 KG cL Don September 2003 Participant s Notes Fire Safety Don t Take the Heat Descriptor Unpredictable and potentially destructive fire deserves respect Preventing fires is the first line of defence for keeping your workplace safe MASHA member companies participating in this short program will come away with an awareness of the work place hazards associated with fire and what preventative measures you can take to lower the risk of fire in the workplace Each year there are more than 1 500 industrial fires in Canada many of which could have been prevented DONT TAKE THE WEAN jR Take Hag for safety What We ll Cover e Are you ready for the fire challenge e Fire classifications e Using the right extinguisher e Major causes of industrial fires e Controlling fire hazards e Handling flammable liquids e PASS that extinguisher please e Fire prevention E TEN Fire Safety ry Industrial fires can cause death permanent disfigurement due to burns respiratory problems property damage and loss of work In an underground mines the risk increases because of the potential dis tance to an escape route and the effects on ventilation The two key measures you can take to prevent fire in the workplace are being able to identify different types of fire hazards and knowing how to control them If a fire has started early detection will allow enough time2. Reg 779 94 s 2 272 97 s 9 Section 26 26 Where the procedure in case of fire in an underground mine provides for the use of a refuge station for workers the refuge station shall a be constructed with materials having at least a one hour fire resistance rating b be of sufficient size to accommodate the workers to be assembled therein c becapable of being sealed to prevent the entry of gases d have a means of voice communication with the surface and e be equipped with a means for the supply of i compressed air and ii potable water Section 28 28 1 Fire extinguishing equipment of suitable type and size for use on afire shall be provided 2 3 a ata fire hazard area b where an electrical installation or equipment may be afire hazard c inoraboutaheadframe d ina building or structure on surface where a fire might endanger the mine entrance and e atashaft station in an underground mine A fire suppression system consisting of sprinklers foam or other suitable means of suppressing fire shall be provided a in an underground mine 1 on equipment containing more than 100 litres of flammable hydraulic fluids ii 1n every storage area where more than 500 litres of oil grease or flammable liquids are stored iil in every service garage and iv 1n every permanent fuelling station and b onthe surface in a building or structure except a fan house located above or adjacent to an o
3. and torch cutting For maximum safety always have a multi purpose ABC extinguisher on hand and wet down the area before you begin working Check your equipment before you start and keep the area free of flammable materials Use your fire guards while working and thoroughly check your work area afterwards Make sure cutting or burning equipment is properly stored and maintained Controlling Hazards Careless Smoking DANGER e Obey all smoking NO SMOKING regulations MATCHES OR OPEN LIGHTS slide 13 e Make sure it s really out R E TEN Fire Safety ey Handling Flammable Liquids e Flammable liquids should be stored in approved safety containers with vapor tight self closing covers F e Minimize the build up of static electricity by 14 bonding and grounding metal containers e Use a ground wire from the drum to an earth ground for as long as a drum is in use e Attach a bonding wire from the container to the drum before filling the container R E TEN Fire Safety ey Flammable Liquids Safe Set Up Proper set up of drum container ground and bonding wire slide 15 77 One gallon of gasoline exploding has the same energy as 81 Ibs of dynamite R E TEN Fire Safety n Tr ay J Lit matches and cigarettes are a potential heat source you don t want to risk in the workplace That s why you should obey all smoking regulations Flammable liquids can explode or burn causing t
4. flammable liquids and ii seven days in the case of oil and grease 3 No device for the generation of acetylene gas shall be used inan underground mine 4 No internal combustion engine that uses gasoline propane or other volatile substance as a fuel shall be used in an underground mine 5 Except when used for burning or cutting propane or other similar fuel that is heavier than air when in a gaseous state shall not be permittedto be or be kept underground 6 When propane or other similar fuel that is heavier than air is being used underground for burning or cutting the containers for the fuel shall be of a type certified under the Energy Act and shall not be larger than five kilograms in capacity O Reg 584 91 s 2 Section 31 31 No worker shall build or set a fire in an underground mine unless he is specifically authorized to do so and has immediately available suitable fire extinguishing equipment Section 32 32 Every workshop and lunchroom in an underground mine shall b be located and maintained so as to reduce the fire hazard to a minimum Section 33 33 A structure housing a fan used in connection with a ventilation system for an underground mine shall be constructed of non combustible material Section 34 34 1 Afire hazard area shall be identified by suitable warning signs 2 Except where special precautions are taken and written instructions issued no use of matches smoking or other means of produ
5. for safe evacuation Every employee should be familiar with the company fire plan know where all the fire exits are and should practice what to do in the event of a fire By the end of today s session you will have a better idea of how different types of fires start and the best way to control them We Il also talk about fire and extinguisher classifications and the correct use of an extinguisher Fire prevention is your best defense against work place fires and we ll cover different things you should look for that could indicate a hazard But first some basic questions about fire safety and safety practices Are you ready for the fire challenge Do you know e the difference between Class A B C and D fires e what type of extinguisher to use on an electrical fire e if your work extinguishers are checked regularly slide e if your work fire exits or ceiling sprinklers are obstructed if grounding wires are attached to your storage drums If flammable liquid containers are kept in a fire resistant storage cabinet e if your company uses bonding wire or an anti static hose when pouring flammable liquids from drums into smaller containers e how often all electrical and mechanical equipment is checked e the details of your company fire plan R E TEN Fire Safety Ter es What is Fire GASES LIQUIDS SOLIDS Natural gas Gasoline Wood Propane Turpentine Paper Carbon monoxide Paint Grease Etc Che
6. or assembly of materials under the Building Code Act fire suppression system means an installation for the specific purpose of controlling a fire in a particular place Section 22 2 For the purposes of section 52 of the Act notice of 3 a b c a an accident explosion or fire which disables a worker from performing his or her usual work shall include c the name address and type of business of the employer d the nature and the circumstances of the occurrence and the bodily injury or illness sustained e adescription of the machinery or equipment involved the time and place of the occurrence g the name and address of the person suffering the injury or illness h the names and addresses of all witnesses to the occurrence i the name and address of the physician or surgeon if any by whom the person was or is being attended for the injury or illness and j the steps taken to prevent a recurrence A record of an accident explosion or fire causing injury requiring medical attention but not disabling a worker from performing his usual work shall be kept in the permanent records of the employer and include particulars of the nature and the circumstances of the occurrence and the injury sustained the time and place of the occurrence and the name and address of the injured person Part II Fire Protection Section 25 23 2 3 1 Procedures in case of a fire in an undergro
7. al that has a fire resistance rating of at least one hour b the structure separates the enclosed area from the hoist or a shaft or other entrance to a mine and c the enclosed area has a fire suppression system and an automatic fire alarm 6 The natural drainage shall drain away from the shaft collar or other mine entrance 7 Where a hoist is located above the mine shaft the supporting and enclosing structures shall be constructed of material with at least a one hour fire resistance rating O Reg 272 97 s 10 Section 39 39 Fire doors in an underground mine shall a where practical be installed to close off the shaft or main entrance to the mine and the mine openings directly associated with it from the other workings b be installed to close off i service garages and i oil storage areas where a total of more than 500 litres of oil grease or flammable liquid are stored c have at least one hour fire resistance rating and d be maintained in proper order and kept clear of all obstructions so as to be readily usable at all times Section 41 41 1 Procedures in case of a fire at 4 a the surface of an underground mine b asurface mine or c amining plant shall be prepared by the supervisor in charge of the mine or mining plant 2 The procedures required by subsection 1 or extracts therefrom shall be set out in writing and shall be posted and kept posted in a conspicuous place or p
8. ccidents explosions etc at a project site or mine 53 Where a notice or report is not required under section 51 or 52 and an accident premature or unexpected explosion fire flood or inrush of water failure of any equipment machine device article or thing cave in subsidence rock burst or other incident as prescribed occurs at a project site mine or mining plant notice in writing of the occurrence shall be given to a Director and to the committee health and safety representative and trade union if any by the constructor of the project or the owner of the mine or mining plant within two days of the occurrence containing such information and particulars as may be prescribed Excerpts concerning fire from Regulation 854 Mines and Mining Plants Section 1 Definitions fire extinguishing equipment means a fire hose an extinguisher or other similar equipment used to fight a fire fire hazard area means a an area where a fire hazard may be created by smoking matches or other means of producing heat or fire and which has been designated as such by the supervisor in charge of the mine or b astorage area where oil grease or flammable liquids are stored in excess of 500 litres fire resistance rating means the rating in hours or fraction thereof that a material or assembly of materials will withstand the passage of flame and the transmission of heat when exposed to fire as established for the material
9. cing heat or fire shall be permitted in a fire hazard area Section 35 35 1 If a flow of flammable gas is encountered in a mine or in an enclosed building housing a diamond drill on the surface and the concentration of the flammable gas is unknown a all sources of ignition in the affected area shall be eliminated b all electrical equipment in the affected area shall be de energized 9 c the affected area shall be evacuated d precautions shall be taken to prevent persons from entering the affected area inadvertently e asupervisor shall be notified the affected area shall be tested by a competent person and g the affected area shall be designated as a fire hazard area 2 Subject to subsections 3 4 and 5 work may resume ifthe concentration of flammable gas is below 1 0 per cent 3 Ifthe concentration is less than 0 25 per cent and the affected area is tested periodically to ensure that the level of concentration is known no precautions are required 4 Ifthe concentration is 0 25 per cent or greater but not more than 0 5 percent all of the following precautions shall be taken 1 The supervisor shall provide written instructions of any special precautions 2 The instructions if any shall be communicated to the workers 3 The affected area shall be designated as a fire hazard area 4 The affected area shall be tested at least once per shift before work begins and again on release of any
10. e stop sign shape Recently new picture symbols have been developed for identifying fire classifications Make yourself familiar with both styles since either or both may be used slide 6 slide 7 slide 8 Using the right extinguisher for the job Type What s Burning Contents of Extinguisher Wood paper rags rubber etc Water type foam halon multi purpose dry chemical Flammable liquids gases grease Carbon dioxide dry chemical foam multi purpose dry chemical water fog halon Live electrical current Multi purpose dry chemical dry chemical carbon dioxide halon Burning metals Special dry chemical i e sodium chloride base i OnpP gt Vegetable or animal oils Potassium Acetate Solution will foam up to crate a barrier between the oil and O2 E TEN Fire Safety ey Major Industrial Fire Causes e Electrical or mechanical failure e Improper handling of flammable liquids e Sparks from cutting welding e Poor housekeeping e Careless smoking e Arson E TEN Fire Safety Ter erp Controlling Hazards Flammable Liquids e Remove any sources of ignition e Provide continuous ventilation e Use proper handling procedures e Install drum and storage cabinets e Post warning signs Use a Class A extinguisher on ordinary combustibles such as wood paper or cloth The extinguisher is either a wat
11. emperatures likely to cause combustion and d where the material or substance is not intended for immediate use be kept stored or handled i outside any building i in a building not used for any other purpose or ii ina well ventilated compartment with at least a one hour fire resistance rating which is located in conformity with clause c 12 Section 44 44 1 In addition to the main exit a building at a mining plant except a magazine shall be provided with a second means of exit convenient to and having easy communication with all rooms regularly occupied by a_ worker including a tower stairs equipped with doors and hardware with at least a one hour fire resistance rating at each storey including the basement or b metal or other non combustible fire escapes consisting of exterior stairways with railings and with landings at each storey connecting directly with the interior of the building through metal or other doors with at least a one hour fire resistance rating 2 No means of exit from a plant building shall be obstructed and no door to a fire escape tower stair or other smoke proof enclosure shall be prevented from closing or remaining closed Section 45 45 Aprocess that is likely to produce a gas vapour dust or fume to such an extent as to be capable of forming a flammable mixture with air shall be carried out in an area which a is isolated from other operations b has a system of ventilation wh
12. er type containing water and compressed gas or a multi purpose type containing foam halon or a multi purpose dry chemical A Class B extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids such as gasoline grease or oil These extinguishers contain dry chemicals foam halon or a multi purpose dry chemical Class C extinguishers are for electrical fires and they contain non conductive dry chemicals foam halon or multi purpose dry chemical extinguishing agents Class D extinguishers are designed for flammable metals such as aluminum magnesium or sodium and are often specific to one type of metal A Class D extinguisher is not intended for multi purpose use Class K extinguishers are intended to put out grease and oil fires They re required in commercial kitchens and contain a wet alkaline mixture like potassium acetate This class of extinguishers was added recently because dry chemical extinguishers don t do a good job on these types of fires Many new extinguishers have a multi class or multi purpose rating and can be used on several types of fires For example they could be labeled AB BC or ABC They could be labeled with the old shape and colour style of symbol or the new picture style The six main causes of industrial fires are electrical or mechanical failure the improper handling of flammable liquids sparks from cutting or welding activities poor housekeeping careless smoking and arson Every employee should be able
13. further flow of gas 5 A flammable gas detector shall remain in the affected area for the purpose of continued testing 5 Ifthe concentration is 0 5 per cent or greater but not more than 1 0 per cent all of the precautions set out in subsection 4 shall be taken and the electrical equipment diesel engines tools and other material used in the workplace shall be designed to function safely in a flammable gas atmosphere 6 Ifconcentrations of flammable gas exceed 1 0 per cent in an area allofthe following precautions shall be taken 1 All sources of ignition in the affected area shall be eliminated 2 Allelectrical equipment in the affected area shall be de energized 3 All persons other than competent persons necessary to measure the concentration of flammable gas and to make ventilation changes shall be removed from the affected area 7 In mines where flammable gas is known to occur workers who are underground or diamond drillers who are on the surface shall be advised of a the probability of encountering a flow of the gas and b the measures and procedures prescribed in this section 8 For the purposes of this section the concentration of flammable gas means the percentage by volume of flammable gas in the general atmosphere O Reg 236 99 s 3 Section 36 36 1 Where a blow torch or welding cutting or other hot work equipment is used underground or ina headframe shaft house or other surface build
14. he rapid spread of fire throughout the workplace Temperatures can exceed 1000 degrees Fahrenheit and fire danger can be secondary to the smoke filled with poisonous gases that are given off in the combustion process Because of the lethal potential of flammable liquids they should always be stored in approved safety containers with vapor tight self closing covers To minimize the build up of static electricity bond and ground metal containers and use a ground wire from the drum to an earth ground for as long as a container is in use Always attach a bonding wire from the container to the drum before filling the container PASS that extinguisher please Pui the pin at the top of the extinguisher i Aim the nozzle towards the base of the fire 16 Squeeze the handle Sweep the nozzle back and forth R E TEH Fire Safety Fire Workout e Respect how serious fire can be e Learn to recognize and control all types of fire hazards at your facility ae e Review your company fire plan Practice safe work habits e Dispose of oily rags and other flammable waste in fire proof containers e Prevent fires don t fight them R s TEN Fire Safety ey Even though extinguishers come in different shapes and sizes they all operate in the same way If you ever have to use an extinguisher try to remember the PASS rules P Pull the pin at the top of the extinguisher that protects the handle from being pressed accide
15. ich removes the gas vapour dust or fume c has no potential sources of ignition and d has vents baffles chokes dampers or other means to reduce the effects of any explosion as may be required Section 105 105 1 When in use a motor vehicle other than a motor vehicle running on rails shall I be equipped with a type BC fire extinguisher Section 120 120 1 A service garage or fuelling station in an underground mine shall b be located so that in the event of a fire or explosion in the garage or station there will be a minimum effect on working areas of the mine or on underground installations including shafts magazines refuge stations transformer installations and other installations Section 120 120 1 A service garage or fuelling station in an underground mine shall b be located so that in the event of a fire or explosion in the garage or station there will be a minimum effect on working areas of the mine or on underground installations including shafts magazines refuge stations transformer installations and other installations 8 All fuel handling transfer storage and dispensing systems in an underground mine shall be designed according to good engineering standards and subjected to a fire safety hazard review before first use Section 122 122 1 Explosives stored or kept at a mine or mining plant shall be used only for authorized purposes and if not so used returned to the supplier of the explosive
16. ing in which a fire may endanger the mine entrance or the underground workings a procedure for the safe use of hot work equipment shall be prepared in writing and signed by the supervisor in charge of the mine 2 Only a worker who is a competent person or is under the direction of acompetent person shall use hot work equipment 3 In addition to the hot work procedure required by subsection 1 written instructions shall be issued to the worker by a supervisor before the hot work equipment is used respecting a the type of work b the location of the work c when the work is to be done and d any special measures and procedures to be taken before during and after the work 4 Where hot work equipment is used in a shaft timbered area or fire hazard area a the area adjacent to the particular workplace shall be wet down i before the work is begun and i when the work is stopped and the worker using the hot work equipment intends to leave b the area adjacent to the particular workplace shall be examined for potential fire hazards i before the work is begun and i when the work is stopped and the worker intends to leave the area and i on atleast one other occasion approximately two hours after the work is stopped c fire fighting equipment suitable for extinguishing any potential fire shall be available and d workers shall be protected from fumes vapours or gases by i ventilation or ii the wearing of re
17. it is installed shall be of such 2 3 4 S5 material and arranged in such a manner as to reduce the potential for a fire to a minimum No flammable material shall be stored or placed in the same compartment as electrical equipment Lamps or heating units shall be installed and protected so as to prevent the heat generated from causing a fire A fire extinguishing device shall be provided in each area where electrical equipment creates a fire hazard The fire extinguishing device prescribed in subsection 4 shall be a of atype approved for use on electrical fires b ofasize recommended for the size and type of equipment c located convenient to an exit from the area and d maintained in condition for immediate use Section 194 194 1 Aperson directing workers who perform welding burning or cutting operations shall be a 4 5 6 competent person A device to extinguish afire that may be caused by heat or cutting produced during welding burning or cutting shall be provided with each oxygen acetylene unit The device required by subsection 4 shall a have a capacity for extinguishing a fire that is equal to or greater than a minimum Underwriters Laboratories of Canada classification of 1A 10B and b be suitable for class A and B fires Equipment for welding burning or cutting shall be protected against physical damage and from damage by heat fire and sparks Section 196 5 Aconveyor i
18. laces where they are most likely to come to the attention of a worker 3 A suitable number of workers at each mine and mining plant shall be trained in the fire fighting procedures and a the names of such workers shall be posted in a conspicuous place b such workers shall be tested for proficiency at least once a year and c awritten report of the results of the tests shall be made and kept on file Fire extinguishing equipment of a suitable type and size shall be provided at a the surface of every underground mine b every surface mine and c mining plant 5 At least once each month the a fire extinguishing equipment b fire suppression systems c fire hydrants and d fire doors at the surface of an underground mine a surface mine and a mining plant shall be inspected by a competent person who shall report thereon to the supervisor in charge of the mine or mining plant as the case may be Section 43 43 Any dangerous flammable or explosive material or substance in a solid liquid or gaseous state or any combination thereof other than explosive that is kept stored or handled in a mining plant shall a be keptin a container that is suitable having regard to the nature and state of the material or substance b have labels on the container identifying the material or substance and warning of the hazards involved therewith c be kept apart or insulated from any source of ignition or from t
19. micals Etc E TEN Fire Safety ey Fire Classifications A Ordinary combustibles wood paper cloth rubber plastics etc Symbol is a green or metallic triangle Flammable liquids Symbol is a red or metallic square Live electrical current is present ae Symbol is a blue or metallic circle 5 Spr Certain combustible metals aluminium magnesium sodium etc Symbol is a yellow or metallic star Commercial kitchen fires such as burning oils and grease Symbol is a purple stop sign shape Recently new picture symbols have been developed for identifying fire classifications Make yourself familiar with both styles R E TEN Fire Safety F mr aay H E Did you know that there are four classes of fires Do you know what the differences are Which one is an electrical fire and what type of an extinguisher would you use on it Think about your workplace are the fire extinguishers checked on a regular basis Do you know where the fire exits are Are these exits blocked Is the sprinkler system functioning Are the sprinklers blocked Are you familiar with the safe way of storing flammable liquids What precautionary measures should you take when pouring flammable liquids from a drum into smaller containers Is the electrical and mechanical equipment in your workplace checked on a regular basis And do you know what your company fire plan is or at least where you can get the information Fi
20. n an underground mine shall have b afire suppression system at the driven end unless fire retardant belting is used or the conveyor is continually attended by a worker Section 199 199 1 An air compressor driven by a prime mover exceeding twenty five kilowatts when installed in an underground mine shall be a designed and installed so as to minimize the hazard of fire or explosion due to the accumulation of carbonaceous materials in the air system Section 232 3 1 For the purposes of subsection 3 a skip is considered to be being usedin an emergency if itis being used to hoist injured people to evacuate people to fight fire or to enable people to perform emergency repair work necessary to maintain the mine or the mine dewatering system electrical system or ventilation system Section 251 4 A heating system shall be operated and maintained so as to eliminate the risk of fire or explosion Section 253 2 Accurate plans and records of a mechanical ventilation system in an underground mine shall be kept and maintained showing e the location and function of all fire doors Section 281 2 Anemployer shall ensure that all workers have access to an eating area with hb a fire retardant receptacle for waste disposal References For more information on Fire Protection contact your MASHA Representative and or visit the following web sites The National Fire Code is available from http irc nre cnrc gc ca catal
21. ntally A Aim the nozzle towards the base of the fire S Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher preferably from a distance of about eight feet When you release the handle the discharge will stop S Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base of the fire Be sure that the fire doesn t re ignite We ve covered a lot of material and you should have an idea of how serious fire hazards can be Review and be familiar with your work place fire plan Learn to recognize and control the different types of fire hazards at your workplace and always practice safe work habits Dispose of oily rags and other flammable waste in fire proof contain ers and practice good housekeeping And remember it s easier to prevent a fire than to fight one Legislation for Fire Safety Occupational Health and Safety Act Section 52 Notice of accident explosion or fire causing injury 52 1 If a person is disabled from performing his or her usual work or requires medical attention because of an accident explosion or fire at a workplace but no person dies or is critically injured because of that occurrence the employer shall within four days of the occurrence give written notice of the occurrence containing the prescribed information and particulars to the following 1 The committee the health and safety representative and the trade union if any 2 The Director if an inspector requires notification of the Director Section 53 A
22. ogue codes html MASHA recognizes that individual companies must develop health and safety policies and programs which apply to their workplaces and comply with appropriate legislation The information contained inthis reference material is distributed as a guide only to assist in developing those policies and programs For more information The course material contained in this manual is protected by copyright The reproduction or please contact transmission of all or any part of this material 690 McKeown Avenue without the prior written consent of the Mines P O Box 2050 Stn Main and Aggregates Safety and Health Association is a violation of national and international North Bay Ontario copyright laws P1B 9P1 Phone 705 474 7233 Copyright 2003 Mines and Aggregates Fax 705 472 5800 Safety and Health Association email info masha on ca
23. pening to an underground mine At least once each month in an underground mine a fire extinguishing equipment b fire suppression systems c fire hydrants and d fire doors shall be inspected by a competent person who shall report in writing thereon to the supervisor in charge of the underground mine O Reg 486 99 s 1 Section 29 29 1 Inan underground mine or in or about a headframe or shaft house flammable refuse shall be a deposited in covered fire resistive containers and b removed at least once a week from the mine or headframe or shaft house 2 Scrap timber shall safely be disposed of or removed from an underground mine 3 A written report certifying that there is no accumulation of flammable refuse in the area under his supervision shall be made weekly by a supervisor to the supervisor in charge of the mine Section 30 30 1 Oil grease and other flammable material shall not be kept or storedina shafthouse or in a portal house 2 Oil grease and flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 52 Celsius shall a when being used underground be transported and stored only in metal containers or receptacles or in portable plastic containers for Petroleum Fuels as specified in CSA Standard No B376 M1980 Portable Containers for Gasoline and Other Petroleum Fuels and b when stored underground be restricted in quantity to the requirement for i the current day s work in the case of volatile
24. re requires four things heat oxygen fuel and a chemical reaction Without all these elements a fire cannot start Some substances contain enough oxygen within them to sustain burning and that s why trying to smother a fire doesn t always work The source of heat could be from a spark or arc from friction chemical or electrical heat lightening or even the sun But if a fire is going to burn heat fuel and oxygen must be there in the right amounts and under the right conditions the chemical chain reaction of combustion is the fourth ingredient When you heat a fuel to its ignition temperature oxygen keeps the fire alive As the fuel burns and gives off gases these gases may also ignite spreading the fire The burning process generates heat in the form of flame which keeps the fuel at its ignition temperature There are four types of fire classifications that are commonly used A The symbol is a green or metallic triangle identifying that the fuels in this category are ordinary combustibles This includes wood paper cloth rubber plastics etc B A red or metallic square is used to identify flammable liquids This includes gasoline paint solvents etc C Live electrical current is classified with a blue or metallic circle D A yellow or metallic star indicates a combustible metal such as aluminum magnesium sodium etc K Commercial kitchen fires such as burning oils and grease are identified with a purpl
25. rovide ABC extinguishers e Wet down areas before working slide e Perform pre op checks 12 a f e Keep immediate area free of flammables e Use fire guards e Check work area afterwards e Properly store secure gas cylinders Be on the lookout for any mechanical hazards as well Conduct regular maintenance inspections on equipment and make sure equipment is checked before usage Have multi purpose extinguishers ABC available and be sure that fire suppression and sprinkler systems have been installed Keep your workplace safe from electrical hazards by conducting regular maintenance checks on electrical equipment and check all equipment before using it This includes checking outlets cords sockets circuits etc Always use the correct amperage don t overload circuits and be sure that ground fault circuit interrupters have been installed as an added precaution And make sure multi purpose extinguishers ABC are available Messy and dirty work areas are a real fire hazard To minimize the housekeeping hazard risks make sure that any spills are cleaned up and dispose of waste in the recommended way Always keep flammables away from an ignition source and stored in the proper containers Keep your work area free of unnecessary flammables Make sure you know where the fire extinguishers are located and be sure not to obstruct the sprinklers in your area Hot Work involves the use of gas cylinders as in welding soldering
26. s 2 Smoking shall not be permitted and no fire or naked flame shall be taken a within a magazine or b within eight metres of any explosive Section 123 123 1 Explosives kept or stored on the surface shall be kept or stored in compliance with the Explosives Act Canada and the regulations under that Act 13 2 Ifamagazine is required it shall be a constructed in conformity with the Magazine Standards for Blasting Explosives and Detonators published by the Explosives Branch of the Department of Natural Resources Canada b located in conformity with the User Manual Quantity Distance Tables published by the Explosives Branch of the Department of Natural Resources Canada and c protected by a fire break Section 126 126 1 A magazine storage container or explosive storage area referred to in subsection 125 5 that is in a an underground mine shall be located at least 60 metres from 1 the main access into or from a mine i key mechanical and electrical installations that remain in service during a mine emergency i areas of refuge or other areas where workers may congregate and iv storage areas for fuels or other potential sources of fire Section 131 131 A motor vehicle when transporting explosives on the surface at a mine or plant shall e be equipped with a type BC fire extinguisher Section 163 163 1 The supports for electrical equipment and the compartments in which
27. spirators 5 Subsection 1 does not apply to hot work being performed in a repair station or garage protected by a fire suppression system 6 Clause 4 a does not apply where the wetting down will create a hazard because of freezing or the presence of electrical equipment Section 37 37 1 Except during the initial stages of exploration and development of mine in addition to the opening through which workers are let into or out of the mine and the ore extracted a separate escapement exit shall be provided 3 A structure covering the escapement exit shall be constructed of material with at least one hour fire resistance rating Section 38 38 1 Subject to subsection 2 unless there is a second means of exit from an underground mine no building shall be erected within fifteen metres of any closed in part of a headframe or portal house 2 A building erected within fifteen metres of any closed in part of a headframe or portal house shall be constructed of material with at least a one hourfire resistance rating 5 Except for the fuel tanks of motor vehicles no gasoline or liquid fuel shall be stored within thirty metres of the centre of the collar of a shaft or other entrance of a mine 5 1 Subsections 3 4 and 5 do not apply with respect to a diesel engine and an attached diesel fuel tank other than an engine installed on a motor vehicle if a the engine and tank are enclosed by a structure constructed of materi
28. to recognize fire hazards and know what control measures they should take to prevent them Prone to exploding when they reach ignition temperature flammable liquids are a very real workplace hazard To control flammable liquid hazards be on the lookout for and remove any potential sources of ignition Make sure that flammable liquids are handled and stored the correct way and that there is continuous ventilation in the area It s also a good idea to post warning signs about the dangers in the area Controlling Hazards Mechanical e Conduct regular maintenance inspections e Perform pre op checks e Provide ABC extinguishers e Install fire suppression sprinkler systems R F TEH Fire Safety F A r ey Controlling Hazards Electrical e Conduct regular maintenance e Perform pre op checks e Check outlets cords m sockets circuits etc Do not overload circuits e Install ground fault circuit interrupters e Check recommended power ratings for correct amperage e Provide ABC i extinguishers Controlling Hazards Poor Housekeeping e Clean up spills immediately e Properly dispose of waste e Keep flammables away from ignition sources e Keep work area free of unnecessary flammables e Maintain clean surfaces e Don t obstruct sprinklers slide 11 TEN Fire Safety fee lene Controlling Hazards Hot Work Obtain proper hot work permits e P
29. und mine or in a structure or building on the surface at an underground mine that may be a hazard to workers in the mine shall be prepared by the supervisor in charge of the mine An alarm system that is effective to warn workers in an underground mine of afire that is likely to endanger their safety shall be provided The procedures required by subsection 1 or extracts therefrom and a notice explaining the alarm system shall be set out in writing and shall be posted and kept posted in the shaft house and in a conspicuous place or places where they are most likely to come to the attention of a worker TO 4 D 6 7 8 Every worker shall be advised by a supervisor of the procedures and the alarm system Once in at least every twelve months during each production shift a fire alarm test of the procedures shall be conducted The alarm system in an underground mine shall a consist of the introduction into all workplaces of sufficient quantities of ethyl mercaptan gas or similar gas to be readily detectable by all workers and b be kept ready for immediate use Despite clause 6 a an alternative means of alarm may be used 1f the alarm system is agreed upon by the employer and the joint health and safety committee or the health and safety representative if any for the workplace A report of each fire alarm test of the procedures mentioned in subsection 5 shall be kept available at the mine for three years O
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