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OSHA
regulates several aspects of fire prevention and response as they
relate to construction. Emergency planning, fire prevention plans, and
evacuation that would need to be done in the event of a serious fire
during a construction operation are addressed at 29 CFR 1926.150-.155.
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Your employer is responsible for the
development of a fire protection program to be followed throughout all
phases of the construction and demolition work. In addition the
employer must provide for the firefighting equipment as specified in
29 CFR Subpart F. |
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Training and education is of
the utmost importance to employers and employees if the risk of injury
or death due to fires at the construction jobsite. |
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The employer shall be responsible for
the development and maintenance of an effective fire protection and
prevention program at the jobsite throughout all phases of the
construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work. The employer
shall ensure the availability of the fire protection and suppression
equipment required by 29 CFR Subpart F. |
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Training Objective |
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(There are no specific fire
protection training requirements in the regulations.)
However, 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) indicates, The employer shall instruct
each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions
and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or
eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury. |
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In addition 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(5)
says, Employees required to handle or use flammable liquids, gases,
or toxic materials shall be instructed in the safe handling and use of
these materials and made aware of the specific requirements contained
in Subparts D, F, and other applicable subparts of this part. |
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An effective fire protection and
prevention program would consist of proper fire fighting equipment and
the training needed to operate it.
Portable fire extinguishers must be
inspected periodically and maintained in accordance with Maintenance
and Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA No. 10A-1970. |
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Also, as warranted by the project, the employer
shall provide a trained and equipped firefighting organization (Fire
Brigade) to assure adequate protection to life. |
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Course Length
Approximately 2.0 Hours |
