Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 110
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Unplug portable heaters before you leave your workstation.
Store flammables, combustibles, and reactive chemicals away from each other.
When in doubt, check container labels and material safety data sheets to determine if
materials are flammable before using.
Clean or report all chemical and fuel spills.
Emergency Exits
Determine which exit route(s) you will use in an emergency before you need to use them.
• Building exits are identified with EXIT signs at or near the doorways.
• Where EXIT signs are not visible, directional signs pointing towards exits are provided.
• Keep exits and escape routes clear and well-marked.
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Even though your location may have automatic sprinklers or other means of fire protection,
portable fire extinguishers should only be used on small, controllable fires by persons
knowledgeable about how to select and use them. Portable fire extinguishers should be:
• Located where they are readily accessible. Avoid placing materials in front of fire
extinguishers.
• Maintained in ready-to-use condition.
If you observe that a portable fire extinguisher has been removed, tampered with, or discharged,
promptly notify your department head.
When using a fire extinguisher…
• Remove the extinguisher from its storage hook.
• Carry the extinguisher to the usage location.
• Pull the pin.
• Crouch low.
• Aim at the base of the fire.
• Squeeze the handle.
• Sweep from side to side, blanketing the fire source.
Electrical Safety
Prevention of Electrical Shock
Properly used, electricity is safe and convenient. If mishandled it can be deadly. Fires may also be
caused by electrical defects. Avoid electrical shocks by doing the following:
Stay away, keep others away, and notify your department head when any of the following occurs
on electrically powered equipment:
• Tingling sensation upon contact with the equipment
City of Plymouth Employee manual - Page 110 – March 2023
