Crafting an Emergency Action Plan for Fire Protection I

Disasters can strike anyone, anytime, anywhere. The best way to protect yourself, your workers, and your company is to develop a well thought out Emergency Action Plan when immediate action is necessary. A well-developed action plan and training will result in fewer and less severe employee injuries and less structural damage during a workplace emergency. This module covers everything from understanding the benefits of an Emergency Action Plan, identifying fire protection plans, recognizing the different types of fires and fire extinguishers, and understanding the steps to follow when responding to incipient stage fire. This material was produced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. 0:31 Objectives Upon Completion 1:33 Purpose of an Emergency Action Plan 2:33 Elements of an Emergency Action Plan 4:00 Evacuation Procedures 7:15 Fire Prevention Plan 10:40 Types of Fire Extinguishers 14:05 Using a Fire Extinguisher 17:25 Welding Fire Protection 18:53 Portable Generator Safe Practices Connect with Us! Our Website: https://oshainfo.gatech.edu/ Our Blog: https://oshainfo.gatech.edu/read-our-... Our Newsletter: https://oshainfo.gatech.edu/safety-ne... Follow Us! Facebook:   / ohsatgtei2   LinkedIn:   / georgia-tech-occupational-safety-and-health