The purpose of this Fire Prevention Plan is to eliminate the causes of fire, prevent loss of life and property by fire, and to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standard on fire prevention, 29 CFR 1910.39. It provides employees with information and guidelines that will assist them in recognizing, reporting, and controlling fire hazards.
The following table lists some possible causes of fires and recommended preventative measures.

Sources of Ignition	Examples	Preventive Measures
Electrical equipment	Electrical defects, generally due to poor maintenance, mostly in wiring, motors switches, lamps and hot elements.	Use only approved equipment. Follow National Electrical Code. Establish regular maintenance.
Friction	Hot bearings, misaligned or broken machine parts, poor adjustment.	Follow a regular schedule of inspection maintenance and lubrication.
Open flames	Cutting and welding torches, gas oil burners, misuse of gasoline torches, candles.	Follow established welding precautions. Keep burners clean and properly adjusted. Do not use open flames near combustibles. Establish a fire watch system. Burning candles are not allowed in the workplace
Smoking and matches	Dangerous near flammable liquids and in areas where combustibles are stored or used.	Smoke only in permitted areas. Make sure matches are out. Use appropriate receptacles.
Static electricity	Occurs where liquid or solids flows from pipes.	Ground equipment. Use static eliminators. Humidify the atmosphere.
Hot surfaces	Exposure of combustibles to Furnaces, electric lamps or irons. Also involves kitchen appliances like toasters or coffee makers.	Provide ample clearances, insulation, and air circulation. Check heating apparatus prior to leaving it unattended.
Flammable gas/liquid, and Combustible Materials	Gasoline, Paints, Thinners, Cardboard, Paper, Hydrogen gas	Store materials in approved cabinets, keep away from heat sources, adhere to housekeeping schedules

GENERAL GUIDELINES
To limit the risk of fire and reduce losses due to fire, employees shall take the following precautions:

• Minimize the storage of combustible materials.
• Make sure that doors, hallways, stairs, and other exit routes are kept free of obstructions.
• Dispose of combustible waste in covered, airtight, metal containers.
• Use and store flammable materials in well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources.
• Use only nonflammable cleaning products.
• Keep incompatible (i.e., chemically reactive) substances away from each other.
• Perform “hot work” (i.e., welding or working with an open flame or other ignition sources) in controlled and well-ventilated areas and maintain a fire watch.
• Keep equipment in good working order (i.e., inspect electrical wiring and appliances regularly and keep motors and machine tools free of dust and grease.
• Ensure that heating units are safeguarded.
• Repair and clean up flammable liquid leaks immediately.
• Keep work areas free of dust, lint, sawdust, scraps, and similar material.
• Keep oily rags in a covered container and dispose of them in a timely manner.
• Do not rely on extension cords if wiring improvements are needed, and take care not to overload circuits with multiple pieces of equipment.
• Ensure that required hot work permits are obtained.
• Don’t refuel gasoline-powered equipment while it is hot. Turn off electrical equipment when not in use.
• Post “No Smoking” caution signs near the storage areas.
• Don’t allow material to block automatic sprinkler systems, or to be piled around fire extinguisher locations. To obtain the proper distribution of water, a minimum of 18 inches of clear space must be maintained below sprinkler deflectors. If there are no sprinklers, a 2 foot clearance between piled material and the ceiling must be maintained to permit use of hose streams.
• Report all gas leaks immediately.
• Fire extinguishers should be mounted, labeled and easily accessible.
• Fire extinguishers should be inspected monthly and serviced annually.
• Extinguishers should be spaced every 75’ around regular combustibles like paper and wood. If there are flammable liquids like gasoline in the area, there should be an extinguisher every 50’.
• Never keep a fire rated door propped open.
• Heat producing equipment (microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, etc.) should not be left unattended while in use.
• Propane tanks should not be stored next to exits, stairways or high traffic areas.
• Propane tanks should be free from defects and in proper working condition.
• The name or job title of employee(s) responsible for maintaining equipment to prevent or control sources of ignition or fires (Name/Job Title ___)
• The name or job title of employee(s) responsible for the control of fuel source hazards (Name/Job Title ________)

EMERGENCY EXITS

Every exit must be clearly visible, or the path to it conspicuously identified in such a manner that every occupant of the building will know the best way to get out of the building in a fire or other emergency. Exits and exit routes must never be obstructed. Any door or passageway that is not an exit or path to an exit must be identified with a sign that reads ‘Not an Exit’ or a sign that indicates its actual use, such as storage. All exit signs must either be self-illuminating, or illuminated by a reliable external light source.