Fire Protection
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Appendix 3: Guidelines for an Emergency Fire plan
Assign responsibilities at all levels for each of the following areas.
communications
Install a communications system, and establish procedures to:
Alert occupants
– Alarm systems
Mobilize fire fighters
– Municipal fire departments
Plant fire brigade*
Meet fire department on arrival, and advise them on:
– Location of fire
– Contents in and near the location*
– Trapped people
– Make contact with:
– Neighboring industries that could be at risk
– Police
– Ambulance
– Hospital
– Workplace security
Test communications system regularly
– Mark all exists clearly
*Provide floor plan showing location and identity of hazardous materials.
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