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0 0 6 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1646 • Make sure the instruction label is in place and is readable. • Ensure the protective covering(if provided)is in place. • The inspection tag should be marked to show that the monthly inspection has been done. If an inspection shows any problems,the extinguisher shall be serviced for proper operation by a fire extinguisher service com- pany. 2.8.2.2 Fire Extinguisher Service/Certification Fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually by a licensed fire extinguisher service contractor. 2.8.3 First Line Fire Response Any worker who may be required to use a fire extinguisher shall be provided with fire extinguisher training by his/her employer. As a reminder to those workers already trained,the method employed for using a Fire Extinguisher can be remembered by the acronym"P.A.S.S."This stands for"Pull,Aim,Squeeze,and Sweep."Or more detailed-"Pull pin out,Aim nozzle at the base of the fire,Squeeze discharge trigger,and Sweep nozzle quickly back and forth to extinguish fire." 2.9 BASIC PROHIBITIONS REGARDING SMOKING,GAMBLING, FIGHTING, DRUGS,ALCOHOL,AND WEAPONS For maintenance and construction workers at petroleum/convenience sites,the following prohibitions apply: • No gambling or fighting. • No smoking on site. • No smoking off-site within 50 feet of a fuel tanker truck. • No alcohol or drugs. • No weapons. • Obey all posted warnings. 2.10 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES Good housekeeping practices are key to preventing slip,trip, and fall injuries. Workers shall observe good housekeeping prac- tices.Buildings,materials and properties shall be kept clean and orderly to the extent possible.Workers shall maintain work areas in a reasonably clean,safe and orderly condition.The following requirements apply: • Extension cords,air hoses and other cord type tripping hazards shall be stowed when not in use. • Extension cords shall not be placed in walking paths without proper protection against trip hazards.This can include barri- cading the area where the extension cord is crossing a walking path,or covering the extension cord with an approved cable positioning device or ramp. • Materials may not be stored in walking paths. • Materials may not be stored in front of doorways. • Materials may not be stacked within 36 inches of an electrical panel. • Work operations should be conducted out of walking pathways whenever possible. • Debris should not be allowed to accumulate in walkways. • Debris fium work operations(used equipment,saw cutoffs,junk equipment)should be regularly removed to a designated waste storage area. In addition,walking/working surfaces should be well maintained and well lit.Adequate lighting shall be provided to enable safe entry into and exit from every place on a site where persons are reasonably expected to work.This is in addition to task lighting. 2.11 HAZARDS OF FUEL DELIVERIES Delivery of petroleum products can pose specific risks to maintenance and construction personnel at a petroleum/oonvenience site.The following precautions shall be taken: • The following shall stop during fuel deliveries; — All work on fueling systems. — All work within 50 feet of a vent stack.