Fire PreventionFire Prevention

for Constructionfor Construction

Four classes of firesFour classes of fires A, B, C, and DA, B, C, and D

1a

Class AClass A

Wood, cloth, paper, rubber and Wood, cloth, paper, rubber and plasticsplastics

Water or dry Water or dry chemicalschemicals

1b

Class BClass B

Flammable liquids, gases and Flammable liquids, gases and greasesgreases

Foam, carbon Foam, carbon dioxide and dry dioxide and dry chemicalchemical

1c

Class CClass C

Electrical fires Electrical fires

Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide and dry chemical and dry chemical

1d

Class D Class D

Combustible metalsCombustible metals

Specialized Specialized techniquestechniques

1e

Fire extinguisherFire extinguisher

Inspect periodicallyInspect periodically

Maintain in Maintain in working orderworking order

1f

When is the use of a fire When is the use of a fire extinguisher appropriate?extinguisher appropriate?

Fire extinguisher use Fire extinguisher use

2a

Fire extinguisher useFire extinguisher use

Fire alarmFire alarm Building evacuatedBuilding evacuated Small and confinedSmall and confined Nonthreatened Nonthreatened

escapeescape Trained and Trained and

confidentconfident

2b

Do not use if:Do not use if:

Fire is largeFire is large

Escape pathEscape path

Right typeRight type

3a

Personal hazardsPersonal hazards

SmokeSmoke

Noxious fumesNoxious fumes

UnconsciousUnconscious

4a

"PASS" method "PASS" method

PPull the pinull the pin

AAim at the baseim at the base

SSqueeze the handlequeeze the handle

SSweep at the baseweep at the base

5a

Appropriate prevention Appropriate prevention measures measures

Work areasWork areas Handle and store chemicalsHandle and store chemicals Fire emergencyFire emergency Professional helpProfessional help Know your chemicalsKnow your chemicals

6a

Good housekeeping Good housekeeping

Fire preventionFire prevention

Accumulation of Accumulation of clutterclutter

Stored chemicalsStored chemicals

7a

Open yard storageOpen yard storage

20 foot pile rule20 foot pile rule 15 foot driveway rule15 foot driveway rule Weeds and grassWeeds and grass Periodic cleanupPeriodic cleanup Underground fireUnderground fire Combustible materialCombustible material Portable extinguishing equipmentPortable extinguishing equipment Portable fire extinguishersPortable fire extinguishers

7b

Indoor storageIndoor storage

Means of exitMeans of exit Noncompatible materialsNoncompatible materials Stable pilingStable piling Aisle spaceAisle space Sprinkler deflectorsSprinkler deflectors Lights and heating unitsLights and heating units Fire door clearanceFire door clearance

7c

Chemical hazardsChemical hazards

Know the hazards Know the hazards Proper storage Proper storage Physical (fire or explosion) hazards Physical (fire or explosion) hazards Health (burns or poisons) hazards Health (burns or poisons) hazards

8a

Hazardous properties Hazardous properties

FlammabilityFlammability

ReactivityReactivity

ExplosivityExplosivity

8b

Flammable liquid handling Flammable liquid handling and storageand storage

Ignitable vaporsIgnitable vapors Heavier than air Heavier than air Accumulate Accumulate Travel Travel Find open flame Find open flame

9a

Flame (or ignition sources) Flame (or ignition sources)

CigarettesCigarettes Hand toolHand tool Cutting torchCutting torch Operating Operating

motormotor

9b

Eliminate unsafeEliminate unsafe

ConditionsConditions

PracticesPractices

9c

Basic safety principlesBasic safety principles

StorageStorage

TransferTransfer

UseUse

DisposalDisposal

10a

StorageStorage

Reserve storage in drums Reserve storage in drums

Operational storage in small Operational storage in small quantities quantities

11a

Transfer Transfer

Gravity flow—horizontallyGravity flow—horizontally

Pump method—verticallyPump method—vertically

12a

UseUse

Jobsite operationsJobsite operations

Various storage optionsVarious storage options

Safety cabinetsSafety cabinets

13a

DisposalDisposal

Caution in handlingCaution in handling

Oily waste cansOily waste cans

14a

Spill clean-upSpill clean-up

Vapor releaseVapor release

Absorbent materialsAbsorbent materials

Large disposal drumLarge disposal drum

15a

Compressed - liquefied Compressed - liquefied gasesgases

Flash pointsFlash points

Below room temperatureBelow room temperature

16a

Cylinder storage and Cylinder storage and transporttransport

Do not roll or dragDo not roll or drag Use a special cartUse a special cart Secure to walls or bench topsSecure to walls or bench tops Be careful about fittings or Be careful about fittings or

connectionsconnections Inspect the cylinder carefully Inspect the cylinder carefully

16b

Pressure relief devices Pressure relief devices

Do not:Do not: • changechange • modifymodify • repairrepair • tamper withtamper with

16c

Safety equipmentSafety equipment

Gas detectorsGas detectors Gas masksGas masks Self-contained Self-contained

breathing apparatusbreathing apparatus Protective clothingProtective clothing

16d

Cylinder storageCylinder storage

Dry, cool, and well ventilated Dry, cool, and well ventilated

Protected from the weather Protected from the weather

16e

Temporary heating Temporary heating devices devices

Sufficient fresh airSufficient fresh air Mechanical ventilationMechanical ventilation Proper combustionProper combustion Health and safetyHealth and safety Limit temperature riseLimit temperature rise

17a

Installation of temporary Installation of temporary heating devicesheating devices

Clearance from combustiblesClearance from combustibles

Rest heaters on suitable materialRest heaters on suitable material

Heaters located away from tarps, Heaters located away from tarps, coveringscoverings

18a