• FIRE HAZARD AND PREPAREDNESS PRACTICES


    1. Be aware of hazards and report immediately.
    2. Locate and remember
      1. Escape routes
      2. Fire drill procedures.
      3. Use of available equipment
        1. Fire escapes
        2. Fire doors
        3. Fire alarms
        4. Fire sprinkler controls
        5. Fire extinguishers
        6. Shut off valves for O2 and/or medical air
      4. Keep fire exits clear.
    3. Fire Safety
      1. Prevention is everyone's responsibility.
      2. Three elements needed for a fire to start
        1. Fuel--substance that will burn
        2. Heat--flame or spark
        3. Oxygen--room air contains 21% O2.
      3. See Table 3.3.
    4. In the event of a fire
      1. Move clients to safety if in immediate vicinity of fire
      2. Sound the alarm
      3. Close all windows and doors
        1. If selected clients need continuous O2 or medical air, attach to emergency provisions once they are removed from vicinity of fire
        2. Shut off piped-in O2 and/or medical air
      4. Follow institutional policy concerning announcing the fire and location and notifying fire company
      5. Avoid use of elevators
      6. Follow institutional evacuation plan as needed.

    TABLE 3.3 Fire Hazards and Prevention

    Fire Hazards

    Fire Prevention

    Faulty electrical equipment and wiring

    Report frayed or exposed electrical wires
    Report sparks or excessive heat coming from electrical equipment

    Overloaded circuits

    Avoid overloaded circuits
    Don't use adapters or extension cords

    Plugs that are not properly grounded

    Use only 3-pronged grounded plugs
    Do not allow electrical equipment from outside the institution to be used until it is checked by the maintenance department

    Clutter

    Avoid clutter

    Unsafe practices when O2 in use

    No open flames or smoking in the area
    Remove flammable liquids from the area
    Post "Oxygen in Use" signs as per institutional policy
    Secure O2 storage per institutional policy

    Smoking

    Remove cigarettes and matches from room
    Report suspicious odors of smoke or burning immediately
    Control smoking practices per institutional policy
    Limit smoking to designated areas
    Directly supervise smoking of selected clients
    Ensure use of safe ashtrays/metal receptacles

    Spontaneous combustion

    Dispose of chemicals, rags, and combustible substances in proper containers

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