Elkhorn Construction, Inc. Safety Manual Title: Fire Prevention Policy Effective Date:

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1 See Fire Extinguisher Safety Procedure 3E-0115 for fire extinguisher regulations, Housekeeping Procedure 3E OSHA Reference OSHA 29 CFR General 1.1 Recommended practices and standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other applicable regulations shall be followed in the development and application of Project Fire Prevention Programs. 1.2 Good fire protection prevents injuries, keeps insurance costs down and reduces costly loss of property and equipment. 1.3 Costly fires and injuries due to fires usually occur due to one or more of the following discrepancies: Poor housekeeping Poor control of heat sources Inadequate quantity and type of fire fighting equipment Lack of adequate protection Improper storage and handling of combustible materials Lack of or inadequate indoctrination of employee-owners with regards to fire prevention and fire fighting. 2. Project Fire Protection Plan 2.1 Construction projects are extremely hazardous during the construction phase. The Fire Prevention Training Policy should be developed at the pre-job meeting. 2.2 Essential considerations of the Fire Prevention Training Policy must include: Proper site preparation Availability of private and public fire protection Safe installation and protection of temporary buildings and other structures Adequate job site fire protection Minimizing inherent construction fire hazards Installation of permanent safeguards as construction progresses Adequate indoctrination of employee-owners. 3. Housekeeping and Clean-Up Document No: 2E-0120 Revision 0 Page 1 of 1

2 3.1 Regular clean-up of scrap material, sawdust, rags, oil, paint, grease, flammable solvents and other residue of construction operations will not only remove or reduce the fire hazard, but will promote general safety at the same time. 3.2 All construction areas and storage yards shall be cleared of combustible materials before lumber and other combustible construction materials are delivered to the job site. 3.3 All rubbish shall be cleared from buildings at least daily and work areas shall be maintained free of accumulation of debris. 3.4 Areas beneath trailers and within 10 feet of buildings shall be free of accumulation of debris, vegetation or any other combustibles. 3.5 All rags, waste, etc., soiled by combustible or flammable materials shall be placed in tightly closed metal containers for daily disposal. 4 General 4.1 All storage, handling or use of flammable and combustible substances shall be under the Supervision of qualified persons. 4.2 Areas where combustibles are stored or processed. 4.3 Flammable and combustible substances used should not contain heat sources, or if heating is necessary, the materials should be located to prevent overheating. Areas must also be properly ventilated. 5 Indoor Storage 5.1 All tanks, containers and pumping equipment, portable or stationary, used for storage or handling of flammable and combustible liquids shall meet the recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association. 6 Outside Storage 6.1 Tank cars and trucks being loaded or unloaded and flammable storage tanks and systems shall be properly bonded and grounded. 6.2 Flammable storage tanks shall be bermed to contain accidental spillage. 7 Temporary Heating Devices 7.1 All boilers, stoves and other temporary heating apparatus shall be installed and operated in accordance with applicable National Fire codes. 7.2 When heaters are used in confined spaces, special care shall be taken to provide sufficient ventilation in order to ensure proper combustion, maintain health and safety of workers and limit temperature rise in the area. 7.3 Safe operating procedures for temporary heating devices shall be established to assure the following controls: Document No: 2E-0120 Revision 0 Page 2 of 2

3 7.3.1 Heaters shall not be set directly on combustible material, but shall rest on suitable heat insulating material Safe clearance from combustible material Close surveillance Salamanders and similar open flame heaters without an automatic shutoff device shall be attended to at all times. Other types of heaters should be checked periodically to ensure proper operation Safe fuel storage and refueling Proper maintenance Determination of gaseous contamination or oxygen deficiency when heater is being used in a confined space. 8 Paints and Painting 8.1 Containers of paint, varnish, lacquer or other volatile painting materials shall be kept tightly closed when not in actual use and storage in accordance with the National Fire Codes. 8.2 Paint materials in quantities other than required for daily use shall not be stored in buildings under construction but rather in a well-ventilated location free from excessive heat. 8.3 No smoking or open flames, exposed heating elements or other sources of ignition of any kind shall be permitted in areas of rooms where spray painting is done. 8.4 Ventilation adequate to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapors to hazardous levels of concentration shall be provided in all area where painting is done. 9 Portable Fire Extinguisher Placement 9.1 Each Service District or subsidiary will maintain a master log that identifies each fire extinguisher by a unique identification number, type, capacity, assigned location and annual inspection date. 9.2 And if maintained in a separate housing, care will be exercised to provide good housekeeping and year round access. 9.3 Portable hand type extinguishers will be placed along normal paths of travel, immediately available in event of fire An extinguisher for Class A fires shall be placed so that no points in the protected area is more than 75 feet from an extinguisher. Class A fires consist of ordinary combustibles such as wood or paper. Document No: 2E-0120 Revision 0 Page 3 of 3

4 9.3.2 Extinguishers for Class B fires shall be placed so that no point in the protected area is more than 50 feet from an extinguisher. Class B fires consist of flammable liquids, greases, etc Class C rated extinguishers shall be available in areas where energized electrical equipment is located Extinguishers for automotive equipment will be conveniently installed inside car or cab, except those extinguishers in excess of 4 pounds which should be mounted outside truck cab or truck bed Extinguishers subject to temperatures below 20 degrees F. shall be cartridge operated only. The exspellent in the cartridge shall be nitrogen, if these temperatures are to be expected. 9.4 Fire extinguishers, if used, will be recharged when required and returned to their original location. 10 Marking If recharging is required, temporarily install a spare extinguisher in place during the period the regular extinguisher is absent from the premises All extinguishers shall be clearly and properly marked. Fire extinguisher locations shall be marked with a Red Square or sign of suitable size above each extinguisher. When practical, the area behind the extinguisher should also be painted red In areas where extinguishers cannot be seen due to visual obstructions, their locations shall be marked with signs or painted symbols located high enough to be seen. 11 Inspection 11.1 Inspection of fire extinguishers is a visual check done at monthly intervals to determine that extinguishers are available, operative and: Are located in their designated places and that the nameplate including operating instructions are legible and face outward Have not been actuated Have not been tampered with Do not have any physical damage, corrosion, or other impairments Monthly inspection documented, see Business Partner s (Employee-owner s), Fire Extinguisher 3E Document No: 2E-0120 Revision 0 Page 4 of 4

5 The appropriate fire extinguisher operations manual should be consulted or any additional inspection procedures The person making the inspection shall record their initials and the date on the inspection record card attached to the extinguisher and on the Fire Extinguisher Monthly Inspection Form 3E-0115, Business Partner s (Employee-owner s) Safety Manual An approved vendor shall perform maintenance and annual inspections. See Business Partner s (Employee-owner s), Fire Extinguishers 3E Burning Operations 12.1 During burning operations, such as during cleaning or demolition, a sufficient force of people and adequate fire fighting equipment shall be maintained to control the fire until it has been extinguished Burning will be prohibited during periods of high fire dangers. 13 Welding and Cutting 13.1 Particular care must be taken when welding or cutting. Welding areas will be set up for work that can be done away from building areas. A 20-pound ABC fire extinguisher must be located in the immediate area and be ready for use. Materials and/or equipment susceptible to ignition should be removed, or if that is not possible, be covered with flameproof tarpaulins or fire blankets. Welding is not to be done in the immediate area of combustible material unless all necessary precautions have been taken. 14 Fire Watch 14.1 On hazardous jobs, a fire watch must be maintained for at least one hour after the job is completed. The assigned fire watch must be a person who has been instructed on the use of fire extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment as required. 15 Training 15.1 Any Employee/owner assigned to fire watch will be trained in this Fire Prevention Training Policy Any Employee/owner assigned to fire watch will be trained in this Fire Prevention Training Policy. 16 Testing and Certification 16.1 Project Supervisor shall ensure that all testing is done in an ethical manner Written test shall be handed out after training material has been presented. The test is a closed book test. Document No: 2E-0120 Revision 0 Page 5 of 5

6 16.3 All tests will be true or false with circles to be filled in for the correct answer. Each test will consist of 15 questions The test must be graded with a total of 12 questions answered correctly for a passing score Any trainee who completes the test, missing more than three questions will be required to review the training material and re-test The instructor can present the test questions orally, one on one, with a trainee when necessary The instructor shall complete the Record of Training Form 3E-0220, for only those trainees who pass the test. The Record of Training Form shall be forwarded to the corporate payroll department. Written tests shall be confidentially disposed of in the field. Document No: 2E-0120 Revision 0 Page 6 of 6

7 True or False Test 1. The three parts of the fire triangle are heat, fuel, and oxygen. 2. Oxygen is a flammable gas. 3. Removing 4 parts of the fire triangle can prevent fire. 4. Oil or grease may be used on oxygen fittings if used with care. 5. Housekeeping is not an important part of fire prevention. 6. All fire extinguishers are to be inspected and maintenance provided by an approved vendor. 7. Elkhorn Construction, Inc. personnel are to perform a monthly inspection of all fire extinguishers to ensure they have not been damaged or discharged and seals are in place. 8. Hot work activities shall have at least a 20 lb. Fire extinguisher class "A, B, C in the immediate area. 9. All vehicles shall have a 2-½ lb. "B, C" fire extinguisher installed in the cab. 10. All equipment shall have a 5 lb. "B, C" fire extinguisher installed in an accessible location in the cab. 11. All vehicles carrying fuel in excess of 100 gallon capacity shall have a 20 lb. "B, C" fire extinguisher mounted in a readily accessible location. 12. A class A rated fire extinguisher is to be used on ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper. 13. A class B rated fire extinguisher is to be used on fires consisting of oils, greases, and liquids. 14. A class C rated fire extinguisher can be used where energized electrical equipment is located. 15. Areas beneath trailers and within 10 feet of buildings shall be free of accumulation of debris, vegetation or any other combustibles. Print Name Date Document No: 2E-0120 Revision 0 Page 7 of 7

8 True or False Test Key 1. The three parts of the fire triangle are heat, fuel, and oxygen. 2. Oxygen is a flammable gas. 3. Removing 4 parts of the fire triangle can prevent fires. 4. Oil or grease may be used on oxygen fittings if used with care. 5. Housekeeping is not an important part of fire prevention. 6. All fire extinguishers are to be inspected and maintenance provided by an approved vendor. 7. Elkhorn Construction, Inc. personnel are to perform a monthly inspection of all fire extinguishers to ensure they have not been damaged or discharged and seals are in place. 8. Hot work activities shall have at least a 20 lb. Fire extinguisher class "A, B, C in the immediate area. 9. All vehicles shall have a 2-½ lb. "B, C" fire extinguisher installed in the cab. 10. All equipment shall have a 5 lb. "B, C" fire extinguisher installed in an accessible location in the cab. 11. All vehicles carrying fuel in excess of 100 gallon capacity shall have a 20 lb. "B, C" fire extinguisher mounted in a readily accessible location. 12. A class A rated fire extinguisher is to be used on ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper. 13. A class B rated fire extinguisher is to be used on fires consisting of oils, greases, and liquids. 14. A class C rated fire extinguisher can be used where energized electrical equipment is located. 15. Areas beneath trailers and within 10 feet of buildings shall be free of accumulation of debris, vegetation or any other combustibles. Document No: 2E-0120 Revision 0 Page 8 of 8

9 Service District Fire Extinguisher Master Log Unit ID # Assigned Location Serial # Size Type Expire Date Remarks Document No: 2E-0120 Revision 0 Page 9 of 9