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California Freight Safety Manual and IIPP <br /> employees the task of shutting off the gas or electricity, if needed. At no time will any <br /> employee be expected to jeopardize their own safety to do this. <br /> Employees will be notified of emergencies through one of the following: <br /> • Fire alarm <br /> • Intercom <br /> • Emergency horn <br /> • Direct voice communication <br /> After the emergency evacuation has been completed, a head count will be taken to ensure <br /> everyone is out of the building. <br /> If necessary, Paul Hamilton or Jim Aartman may assign some employees to rescue trapped <br /> employees. <br /> Fire Prevention in Shops and Warehouses <br /> The following procedures will be used to prevent fires in shops and warehouses. <br /> 1. All accumulated combustible trash and debris will be removed as soon as practical. <br /> 2. Flammable liquids will only be stored and dispensed from UL approved safety containers <br /> designed for that purpose. <br /> 3. All rags soaked with flammable or combustible liquids will be properly stored in closed <br /> metal containers. <br /> 4. Appropriate precautions will be taken to prevent fires when torch cutting, welding or <br /> soldering. <br /> 5. Compressed gas cylinders containing flammable or explosive gasses will be properly stored <br /> in the upright position with their caps on and protected from heat or puncture. Fuel gas <br /> and oxygen shall be separated at least 20 feet when stored. <br /> 6. Smoking or open lights are prohibited within 50 feet of flammable liquid or gas storage and <br /> dispensing areas. <br /> 7. Flammable solvents will not be used for cleaning purposes. <br /> 8. A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of <br /> the floor area, or fraction thereof. Where the floor area is less than 3,000 square feet, at <br /> least one extinguisher shall be provided. <br /> Revised January 1,2019 Page 54 <br />