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• • SAFE WORK PRACTICES FOR CONTRACTORS WORKING AT RETAIL PETROLEUNUCONVENIENCE FACILITIES 5 shall receive a safety briefing from the person in charge of the site or his/her designated person.The minimum require- ments for a briefing include: • Description of work being performed that day(JSA). • Hazards involved in that day's work (for example, weather,job-site conditions or other items not covered in the JSA). • Where to find emergency notification numbers. • Evacuation procedures. • Location of emergency response equipment(first aid,fire extinguishers,etc.). • Minimum PPE requirements. • Workers shall not obstruct site operation without prior notification to the person in charge of the site. • Workers shall not block off or otherwise make any portion of the facility impassable or hazardous without prior noti- fication.Contractor shall provide barricades,traffic cones,fencing,etc.(Section 8—Barricading and Work Area Iso- lation to make the job site safe and secure. • Contractor shall not cut,dig or alter in any way,any existing facilities,pipes,etc.,without prior authorization or a task specific work order. • It shall be understood that damage to existing equipment may disrupt operations,cause fires,initiate environmental problems.and endanger lives. 2.7.2 Evacuation Procedures Workers shall be familiar with both site evacuation procedures and their employer's evacuation procedures.A primary reason for the above check-in requirements is so personnel can be accounted for in case of an emergency.Upon check-in,workers should verify the location of the site's meeting point in the event of an evacuation. 2.7.3 Tool Box Discussions Before the beginning of every work day and at the beginning of a potential medium or high risk activity where there will be more than one worker at a site,the workers shallt conduct a daily toolbox discussion(tailgate meeting)that includes at least the follow- ing: • work to be performed, • hazards of the job, • conditions that may have changed overnight or since the last time work was performed at the site. 2.8 FIRST LINE FIRE RESPONSE 2.8.1 Classification of Fire Extinguishers • Class A fire extinguishers will put out fires in ordinary combustibles,such as wood and paper. • Class B extinguishers should be used on fires involving flammable liquids,such as grease,gasoline,oil,etc. • Class C extinguishers are suitable for use on electrically energized fires. • Class D extinguishers are designed for use on flammable metals and are often specific for the type of metal in question. The use of a class ABC multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher is required for hot work operations at retail petroleum/conve- nience locations. 2.8.2 Inspection,Maintenance and Service of Fire Extinguishers 2.8.2.1 Fire Extinguisher Inspection Fire extinguishers shall be inspected at least monthly. • Ensure that the seal and pin(if so equipped)are in place. • Make sure the annual maintenance tag is intact and is current for the calendar year. • Make sure the hose is not severely cracked,broken,damaged,or clogged. • Check the gauge pressure.Make sure the indicator dial is in the green zone and indicates that the extinguisher is still prop- erly charged. • Check for exterior damage,rust,or corrosion.