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Did you know? 200 workers each year are killed by workplace fires & explosions and more than 5,000 are injured Businesses spent more than $2.3 billion last year on workplace fires

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Familiarize Yourself with Building Fire Exits Your workplace building must have at least two means of escape to be used in a fire emergency Do not block or lock fire doors. This can prevent emergency use when employees are in the building

Have Portable Fire Extinguishers Be sure that your fire extinguishers are approved and are in good operating condition Instruct those employees expected to use fire extinguishers on how to use them properly

How to Inspect Your Fire Extinguishers Map out the locations of your fire extinguishers in your work area and post them for co-workers Look at the gauge and feel the weight. Is the extinguisher full? Does it need to be recharged?

Use a Fire Sprinkler System A properly designed and installed fire sprinkler system enhances fire safety in the workplace Automatic sprinkler systems are among the most reliable systems

Emergency Evacuation Plan Train employees on what to do in case of a fire Install employee alarm services throughout the workplace Create an emergency evacuation plan that describe the routes to use and the procedures to be followed by employees This is required

How to Evacuate a Building STAY LOW DO NOT USE ELEVATORS under any circumstances GO TO AN EXIT as outlined in the emergency evacuation plan

Have a Written Fire Prevention Plan You must implement a written fire prevention plan to accompany the evacuation plan You must make all employees aware of the potential fire hazards of their jobs

Your Written Management Plan Should Include Emergency escape procedures An assignment of duties Route assignments A recovery plan A list of major fire hazards

Managers Take Note! If you want employees to fight small fires rather than evacuate the building, you must document this in the written management plan

Never Fight a Fire… If the fire is spreading rapidly If the fire can block your only escape

In Case of a Fire NEVER stop to take anything with you! NEVER go back into a burning building! ALWAYS leave the building immediately!

If You Catch on Fire… STOP - where you are DROP - to the floor ROLL - around on the floor

If Co-workers Catch on Fire… Make sure they stop, drop, and roll. If they can’t or don’t, assist them. Smother flames with a blanket, rug, or large item of clothing and wrap them in it.

Remember the Most Important Tools Against Fire! Preparation Knowledge Awareness