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VESERIS <br />Contingency Plan <br />Section 5 — <br />Pre-Emergency Planning <br />Effective Date <br />9/20/2021 <br />Supersedes <br />New <br />Page <br />Also, the materials generally will be f ammable (flash points are equal or below <br />100 F) as opposed to combustible (flash points are greater than 100°F of less than <br />200°F) and may or may not be soluble in water. <br />Flammable liquids are volatile, they release vapors which are also highly <br />flammable; if inhaled in large doses they can also be toxic. The vapors are <br />generally heavier than air and tend to be carried downwind along the ground for <br />some distance before being dispersed. Eliminate all sources of ignition <br />downwind of a release of these materials. <br />Flammable liquids that are soluble in water may be extinguished with water <br />and/or other types of fire extinguishing methods. Flooding an area where water <br />soluble flammables are burning can be an effective fire control technique. <br />Flammable liquids that are insoluble in water also may be extinguished with <br />water; however, flammable liquids that are insoluble in water are usually lighter <br />than water and can float on top of the water while still burning. In this situation, <br />massive amounts of water must be used to smother the burning liquid. Unless <br />massive volumes of water are used, it is better to use water to keep surrounding <br />buildings and inventory from catching on fire <br />rather than trying to douse the actual fire. Foams, dry chemicals, halon, or CO2 <br />fire extinguishers work well in extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids. <br />Diking the area can prevent the spread of flames or residue if containers of <br />flammable liquids fail during the fire. <br />Toxic or irritating fumes and smoke can be generated by a fire. The Emergency <br />Coordinator must be aware of this possibility and ensure in-house fire/spill control <br />teams, spectators, and arriving fire departments are informed of this possibility <br />are kept upwind and properly protected. <br />Unless a fire is restricted in some way (i.e., small, does not involve <br />extremely flammable materials, or is isolated), call the local fire department <br />for professional help. <br />Fire prevention is the job of Veseris employees. <br />Fighting fire is the job of Fire Department employees and other emergency <br />services professionals.