PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO PREVENT FIRE
Claudia Torres
General recommendations
* Eliminate possible sources of ignition by establishing "fire permit" for hot work, and periodic maintenance of electrical installations.
*Keep areas clear of unnecessary objects. The order and cleanliness is the first step of proper prevention.
* Perform the correct periodic maintenance of fire protection
equipment.
* No objects on heat sources.
* Have a written Emergency Plan and Fire Evacuation. It has to be implemented, updated and subject to periodic practices by all personnel.
* Train staff in the prevention and extinction of fires inherent to their activity.
* Mark correctly the areas with the greatest fire risk.
* Strengthen defense against intrusion to minimize the risk of intentional fires (fences, surveillance cameras, etc.).
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