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SITIT Site Health and Safety Plan • nnnnn Service Station # 000 S J WEAVER CONTRACTING zzzzz XXXXX, CA ccccc 11.0 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION Fire prevention and protection procedures are designed to prevent the occurrence of fire at our facilities and job sites. The Project Foreman is responsible for ensuring that S.J. Weaver Contracting Inc. employees and sub -contractors follow these fire prevention and protection procedures, and that fire extinguishing equipment is available and in good working order prior to the commencement of work. 11.1 Fire Prevention Fire prevention procedures are designed to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to preserve life and property from exposure to fire hazards. The requirements listed here identify the basic elements of our fire prevention program. Oily rags, paper, solvents, paints and cartons should be disposed of properly. Trash should not be allowed to accumulate in the work area. Smoking, open flames, temporary heaters and spark -producing devices are not permitted in areas where flammable or combustibles materials are stored, dispensed or used. These areas will be identified and posted with "NO SMOKING signs. Flammable liquids will not be stored on site. Flammable liquids, including gasoline, must be dispensed from approved safety cans with self-closing caps and spark screens. Flammable liquids may not be used from open containers, such as paint cans or buckets. All storage containers, safety cans and drums containing solvents/chemicals must be properly labeled. Personnel involved in cutting and welding operations must be instructed in the fire prevention requirements. The work area must be surveyed for any potential fire hazards. Flammable and Combustible material must be removed or protected. A Hot Work Permit should be utilized when flammable and combustible material cannot be fully removed or fully protected. The Project Foreman may designate certain areas of the project as "Hot Work Area". Examples of such areas include: Flammable and combustible material storage areas, potentially explosive atmospheres, active service and refueling area, etc. 11.2 Fire Protection Fire protection procedures ensure that adequate fire fighting equipment is available and emergency procedures are established to minimize fire loss. Identify the address and phone number of the local fire department and other emergency units, which may be summoned. The Project Foreman will be responsible for determining the fire protection needs before a project begins to ensure that adequate protection will be immediately available. S.J. WEAVER CONTRACTING INC. Page 17 0004mspAoc