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Ll <br />E <br />7• � FiRtS <br />Due to the volatile nature of some materials handled at our fa ility, <br />we must always be prepared to respond to a fire emergency. Fire <br />prevention measures are our best defense against a fire. Dart Container does not have a fire <br />brigade. However, in the event of a <br />fire, employees are trained annually to operate fire extinguishers. In the event a fire does <br />occur the procedure below shall be followed: <br />Us 0741W. -My 1 $171 NI ILI <br />2. Employees trained to operate a fire extinguisher may attempt to extinguish a <br />small fire if they feel confident in doing • Fire extinguishing • shall cease <br />when the fire is out of control or conditions have deteriorated (such as smoke limiting <br />visibility). <br />3. To summon additional Dart Container Corporation personnel to assist wil <br />fire emergency response efforts: <br />4. Immediately dial 9 — 9-1 -1 if the fire can not be immediately extinguished by Dart <br />personnel. Also, activate the nearest fire alarrn pull station. <br />5. If the alarm was activated at an alarm pull station or by water flow from the fire <br />sprinklers, a Supervisor (or other designee) shall immediately check the alarm <br />monitor box next to the time clock in Bldg. A to verify the alarm status and alarm <br />location. The plant alarm system layout is mounted on the wall next to this box. The <br />Supervisor will locate the source of the alarm and send someone to the site to verify <br />the situation. If fire is present, the Supervisor (or their designee) will contact the alarm <br />company (Bay Alarm Company) to confirm the alarm status. <br />6. The Supervisor will then initiate Evacuation Procedures (see section 6.0) Clear the <br />area of all personnel and visitors. <br />7. Confine the fire and smoke by closing all fire doors. <br />8. If able to •' done safely; machine operators, maintenance, etc. shall attempt t <br />emergency shut -down of all equipment. I <br />9. The Cup Floor Shift Supervisor (or other designee) will[ meet with the arriving <br />emergency responders to advise them of the situation and provide assistance as <br />needed. <br />Once • responders arrive, all control for the • is turned over to • <br />emergency personnel (ie: Fire Captain, etc) <br />13 <br />