OVERVIEW

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Charts, 1992-2006, fires and explosions accounted for 4% of workplace fatalities in 2006. Fire safety becomes everyone's job at a worksite. Employers should train workers about fire hazards in the workplace and about what to do in a fire emergency. This plan should outline the assignments of key personnel in the event of a fire and provide an evacuation plan for workers on the site. In the construction industry, a "fire plan" should be set up prior to beginning any demolition job. The following references aid in recognizing and evaluating hazards and possible solutions in the workplace.

REGULATIONS / DIRECTIVES / TRAINING

• Fire Protection Safety OSHA Fire Protection (29 CFR 1910 Subpart L App A)

  • OSHA Fire Protection references for further information  (1910 Subpart L App C)

  • OSHA Fire Safety Advisor (Downloadable or Online Planning Software)

  • OSHA Regulations (167 results)   

• ASSOCIATIONS

  • Fire Protection Association

  • National Fire Protection Association

  • Society of Fire Protection Engineers

• TRAINING

  • National Safety Council (NSC) Seminar Schedule

  • Fire Protection & Loss Control Training at OSU

RESOURCES