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<br />© Copyright – Safety Point, Corp. – Materials developed for TGSV Enterprises, Inc. <br /> <br />Fire Safety and Prevention continued <br /> <br />Type D: Used on fires involving combustible metals, such as zinc, magnesium, and titanium. The symbol for a type D <br />extinguisher is a yellow ~tar with the letter D in the center. <br /> <br />Some common causes of workplace fires and explosions are smoking, sparks, open flames, friction, hot surfaces, <br />electrical malfunctions, and chemical reactions. Not all fires are preventable, but you can take measures to reduce the <br />likelihood of a fire at work by following a few simple guidelines: <br /> <br /> Keep your work area clean and free of excessive rubbish and debris. <br /> <br /> Dispose of oily and solvent soaked rags in approved fire resistant containers. <br /> <br /> Never use gasoline as a cleaning solvent or for starting fires. <br /> <br /> Always store and transport flammable materials in approved, labeled containers. <br /> <br /> Do not smoke, bum, or weld within 50 feet of unauthorized areas. <br /> <br /> Never mix chemicals without checking the product label or Material Safety Data Sheets. <br /> <br /> Know the locations of fire extinguishers and/or fire hoses and how they operate. <br /> <br /> Report discharged or defective fire extinguishers to management. <br /> <br /> Do not refuel a hot engine. Allow time for cooling. <br /> <br /> Clean up spills of flammable liquids promptly. <br /> <br /> Never tamper with or remove a fire extinguisher from its marked location. <br /> <br /> Do not use power tools that have frayed or damaged power cords. <br /> <br /> <br />Remember These Fire Safety Tips: <br /> <br />1. Fire is dark, you cannot see. <br />2. Fire is hot, you cannot breath. <br />3. Fire is fast, you have no time. <br />4. Smoke kills, not the flames. <br />5. Once you are out, stay out. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Electrical Hazards <br /> <br />Most accidents involving electrical power occur due to improper use of power tools, appliances, and machinery. This <br />includes improper grounding, damaged power cords and plugs, using the wrong tool for the job, and unsafe operations <br />around power sources. Proper maintenance of tools and appliances and knowledge of electric hazards can reduce the <br />chances of you having a shocking experience! <br /> <br />How Electrocution Occurs <br /> <br />Electrocution occurs when the human body encounters a power current that exceeds 70 milliamperes. This level of <br />energy will cause your heart to beat in an erratic pattern. When this happens, your heart will not be able to adequately <br />supply your body and brain with sufficient blood and oxygen to sustain life. At t his point, you die! Be careful with <br />electrical things.