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HAZARD MITIGATORS - FIRE <br /> Applies to Task: 0�O p ❑ ❑ ® ❑ 0 ❑ <br /> • Know fire;prevention procedures, fire-fighting techniques and essential precautions <br /> to prevent injury. <br /> • Do no stop to get anything out of a building or area if evacuation is required. JUST <br /> GET OUT- and assemble in the predetermined evacuation assembly points. <br /> • There are .3 elements to starting a fire: a fuel source, an oxygen source and a point of <br /> ignition. <br /> • Know how and when to use different types of fire extinguishers. <br /> • Keep all fire extinguishers in workable condition and accessible at all times. Access <br /> to or visibility of extinguishers shall not be obstructed. <br /> • Control static electricity(e.g., ground equipment) <br /> • Remove only the minimum required supply of paints, solvents, or other flammables <br /> from storage. At no time shall the quantity removed exceed one day's working <br /> supply. <br /> • Do not allow combustible products of rubbish, waste or other residues to <br /> accumulate. Oil soaked rags and material subject to spontaneous combustion shall <br /> only be stored in non-combustible containers with self-closing lids. <br /> • Do not store gasoline, flammable solvents, and liquids inside a building unless the <br /> structure has been approved for flammable storage containers. Only OSHA- <br /> approved storage cabinets shall be used for all flammable liquids, paints or solvents. <br /> • Flammable liquids shall be stored in locations that will not interfere with evacuation <br /> of the area in case of a fire. <br /> • Do not permit smoking, striking of matches, or other sources of ignition outside of <br /> designated "SMOKING" areas. <br /> • Discard cigarette; butts, matches or other similar materials in non-combustible <br /> containers. <br /> Fire-HazMit.doc Page 1 Of 1 <br /> 8/6/2007 <br />