Introduction
The Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) is designed to eliminate the causes of fire, protect lives and property, and ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard on fire prevention (29 CFR 1910.39).
Purpose and Key Focus Areas of the Fire Prevention Plan
To accomplish its goals, the FPP emphasizes several critical elements:
- Employee Awareness and Action
Provides employees with clear information and guidelines to help them recognize, report, and control potential fire hazards in the workplace. - Hazard Identification and Handling
Identifies materials that pose fire risks and outlines the correct handling and storage procedures to reduce those risks. - Control of Ignition Sources
Highlights potential ignition sources—such as electrical equipment, open flames, or static electricity—and details the procedures for controlling or eliminating those hazards. - Fire Protection Systems
Describes the fire protection equipment and systems in place, including alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers, and explains how they help control or suppress fires. - Responsibilities for Maintenance and Oversight
Identifies the individuals responsible for maintaining fire prevention equipment and systems to ensure they remain in proper working condition. - Control of Flammable and Combustible Materials
Assigns responsibility for managing and safely storing flammable and combustible materials to prevent dangerous accumulations. - Housekeeping and Waste Management
Establishes good housekeeping procedures to manage and remove flammable waste materials and residues, reducing the likelihood of a fire emergency. - Employee Training
Ensures all employees receive training on fire hazards specific to their work areas, including how to prevent fires and how to respond if one occurs.