Atlas Business Establishment

Fire Prevention and Protection

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1 PURPOSE
To define the procedure and arrangements for the Fire Prevention and Protection at all work areas of ABE, including
offices as well as all the worksite
2 FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
This Fire Prevention Plan serves to reduce the risk of fires in the following ways:
• identifies materials that are potential fire hazards and their proper handling and storage procedures;
• distinguishes potential ignition sources and the proper control procedures of those materials;
• describes fire protection equipment and/or systems used to control fire hazards;
• identifies persons responsible for maintaining the equipment and systems installed to prevent or
control ignition of fires;
• identifies persons responsible for the control of flammable or combustible material;
• describes good housekeeping procedures necessary to ensure the control of accumulated flammable
and combustible waste material and residues to avoid a fire emergency; and
• provides training to employees with regard to fire hazards to which they may be exposed.

2.1 RESPONSIBILITY
Fire safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees should know how to prevent and respond to fires,
and are responsible for adhering to company policy regarding fire emergencies.

2.2 Management
Management determines the Company Name fire prevention and protection policies. Management will
provide adequate controls to provide a safe workplace, and will provide adequate resources and training
to its employees to encourage fire prevention and the safest possible response in the event of a fire
emergency.

2.3 Plan Administrator

The HSE Representative shall manage the Fire Prevention Plan for ABE, and shall maintain all records
pertaining to the plan. He shall also:
• Develop and administer the ABE fire prevention training program.
• Ensure that fire control equipment and systems are properly maintained.
• Control fuel source hazards.
• Conduct fire risk surveys and make recommendations.
The HSE Representative shall review this Fire Prevention Plan at least annually for necessary changes.

2.4 Supervisors
Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that employees receive appropriate fire safety training, and for
notifying the HSE Representative when changes in operation increase the risk of fire. Supervisors are also
responsible for enforcing ABE fire prevention and protection policies.

2.5 Employees
All employees shall:
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• Complete all required training before working without supervision.

• Conduct operations safely to limit the risk of fire.
• Report potential fire hazards to their supervisors.
• Follow fire emergency procedures.
3 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

3.1 Use of Different Materials and Good Housekeeping

To limit the risk of fires, employees shall take the following precautions:
• All concerned shall ensure that storage, handling, usage and disposal of flammable and combustible
materials are in accordance with relevant MSDS & general HSE guidelines and the respective areas are
maintained in an orderly manner. All hazardous areas shall be posted with appropriate signs and access
shall be controlled.
• Minimize the storage of combustible materials. Dispose of combustible waste in covered, airtight,
metal containers.
• Where temporary Hot Work enclosures are required, the concerned supervisor shall ensure that these
enclosures are constructed of or protected with flame resistant materials.
• Make sure that doors, hallways, stairs, and other exit routes are kept free of obstructions.
• Use and store flammable materials in well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources.
• Use only nonflammable cleaning products.
• Keep incompatible (i.e., chemically reactive) substances away from each other.
• Perform “hot work” (i.e., welding or working with an open flame or other ignition sources) in
controlled and well-ventilated areas.
• Keep equipment in good working order (i.e., inspect electrical wiring and appliances regularly and keep
motors and machine tools free of dust and grease.
• Ensure that heating units are safeguarded.
• Report all gas leaks immediately. The HSE Representative shall ensure that all gas leaks are repaired
immediately upon notification.
• Refueling of vehicles shall be prohibited while the engine is running.
• Repair and clean up flammable liquid leaks immediately.
• Keep work areas free of dust, lint, sawdust, scraps, and similar material.
• Do not rely on extension cords if wiring improvements are needed, and take care not to overload
circuits with multiple pieces of equipment.
• Ensure that required hot work permits are obtained.
• Turn off electrical equipment when not in use.

3.2 Maintenance
The Maintenance Team and Supervisors will ensure that equipment is maintained according to
manufacturers' specifications. Only properly trained individuals shall perform maintenance work.
The following equipment is subject to the maintenance, inspection, and testing procedures:
• equipment installed to detect fuel leaks, control heating, and control pressurized systems;
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• portable fire extinguishers and fixed extinguishing systems;

• detection systems for smoke, heat etc.;
• fire alarm systems; and

3.3 TYPES OF HAZARDS

The following sections address the major workplace fire hazards at ABE offices & worksites and the
procedures for controlling the hazards.
3.3.1 Electrical Fire Hazards
Electrical system failures and the misuse of electrical equipment are leading causes of workplace fires.
Fires can result from loose ground connections, wiring with frayed insulation, or overloaded fuses, circuits,
motors, or outlets.
To prevent electrical fires, employees shall:
• Make sure that worn wires are replaced.
• Use only appropriately rated fuses.
• Never use extension cords as substitutes for wiring improvements.
• Use only approved extension cords [i.e., those with the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Factory
Mutual (FM) label].
• Check wiring in hazardous locations where the risk of fire is especially high.
• Check electrical equipment to ensure that it is either properly grounded or double insulated.
• Ensure adequate spacing while performing maintenance.

3.3.2 Office Fire Hazards

Fires in offices have become more likely because of the increased use of electrical equipment, such as
computers and fax machines. To prevent office fires, employees shall:
• Avoid overloading circuits with office equipment.
• Turn off nonessential electrical equipment at the end of each workday.
• Keep storage areas clear of rubbish.
• Ensure that extension cords are not placed under carpets.
• Ensure that trash and paper set aside for recycling is not allowed to accumulate.

3.3.3 Cutting, Welding, and Open Flame Work

Supervisors/Foremen shall ensure the following:
• All necessary hot work permits have been obtained prior to work beginning.
• Cutting and welding are done by authorized personnel in designated cutting and welding areas
whenever possible.
• Adequate ventilation is provided.
• Torches, regulators, pressure-reducing valves, and manifolds are of approved type.
• Oxygen-fuel gas systems are equipped with approved backflow valves and pressure-relief devices.
• Cutters, welders, and helpers are wearing eye protection and protective clothing as appropriate.
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• Cutting or welding is prohibited in areas where explosive atmospheres of gases, vapors, or dusts could
develop from residues or accumulations in confined spaces. Confined spaces such as tanks are tested
to ensure that the atmosphere is not over ten percent of the lower flammable limit before cutting or
welding in or on the tank. No Hot Works shall commence in such areas prior to successful gas testing.
• Small tanks, piping, or containers that cannot be entered are cleaned, purged, and tested before
cutting or welding on them begins.
• Fire watch has been established.

3.3.4 Flammable and Combustible Materials

The HSE Representative shall regularly evaluate the presence of combustible materials at ABE. Certain
types of substances can ignite at relatively low temperatures or pose a risk of catastrophic explosion if
ignited. Such substances obviously require special care and handling.
• Class A combustibles. These include common combustible materials (wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and
plastics) that can act as fuel and are found in non-specialized areas such as offices. To handle Class A
combustibles safely:
➢ Dispose of waste daily.
➢ Keep trash in metal-lined receptacles with tight-fitting covers (metal wastebaskets that are
emptied every day do not need to be covered).
➢ Keep work areas clean and free of fuel paths that could allow a fire to spread.
➢ Keep combustibles away from accidental ignition sources, such as hot plates, soldering irons, or
other heat- or spark-producing devices.
➢ Store paper stock in metal cabinets.
➢ Store rags in metal bins with self-closing lids.
➢ Do not order excessive amounts of combustibles.
➢ Make frequent inspections to anticipate fires before they start.
➢ Water and multi-purpose dry chemical (ABC) are approved fire extinguishing agents for Class A
combustibles.
• Class B combustibles. These include flammable and combustible liquids (oils, greases, tars, oil-based
paints, and lacquers), flammable gases, and flammable aerosols. To handle Class B combustibles safely:
➢ Use only approved pumps, taking suction from the top, to dispense liquids from tanks, drums,
barrels, or similar containers (or use approved self-closing valves or faucets).
➢ Do not dispense Class B flammable liquids into containers unless the nozzle and container are
electrically interconnected by contact or by a bonding wire. Either the tank or container must be
grounded.
➢ Store, handle, and use Class B combustibles only in approved locations where vapors are prevented
from reaching ignition sources such as heating or electric equipment, open flames, or mechanical
or electric sparks.
➢ Do not use a flammable liquid as a cleaning agent inside a building (the only exception is in a closed
machine approved for cleaning with flammable liquids).
➢ Do not use, handle, or store Class B combustibles near exits, stairs, or any other areas normally
used as exits.
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➢ Do not weld, cut, grind, or use unsafe electrical appliances or equipment near Class B
combustibles.
➢ Do not generate heat, allow an open flame, or smoke near Class B combustibles.
➢ Know the location of and how to use the nearest portable fire extinguisher rated for Class B fire.
➢ Water should not be used to extinguish Class B fires caused by flammable liquids. Water can cause
the burning liquid to spread, making the fire worse. To extinguish a fire caused by flammable
liquids, exclude the air around the burning liquid. The following fire-extinguishing agents are
approved for Class B combustibles: carbon dioxide/multi-purpose dry chemical (ABC).

3.3.5 Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in all ABE Offices. Certain outdoor areas may also be designated as no smoking
areas. The areas in which smoking is prohibited outdoors are identified by NO SMOKING signs.

3.3.6 TRAINING
The HSE Representative shall present basic fire prevention training to all employees upon employment,
and shall maintain documentation of the training, which includes:
• this Fire Prevention Plan, including how it can be accessed;
• good housekeeping practices;
• proper response and notification in the event of a fire;
• instruction on the use of portable fire extinguishers (as determined by company policy in the
Emergency Action Plan); and
• recognition of potential fire hazards.
Supervisors shall train employees about the fire hazards associated with the specific materials and
processes to which they are exposed, and will maintain documentation of the training. Employees will
receive this training:
• at their initial assignment;
• annually; and
• when changes in work processes necessitate additional training.

3.3.7 FIRE PROTECTION

• The HSE Representative shall ensure that all employees are trained on the Emergency Response
procedures and substantial number of them on Fire Fighting of Small Fires.
• Emergency Evacuation Mock-Drills shall be conducted to ensure that all employees know & play
effectively their respective roles in the event of emergencies.
• The HSE Representative shall ensure that fire protection equipment is placed and maintained at
appropriate locations as works progress.
• ABE personnel whose work tasks are in the vicinity of fire cabinets & related equipment, fire hydrants,
and fire lanes/escape routes shall ensure to keep the area clean and tidy with no obstruction.
• ABE personnel shall monitor all work and office areas to ensure that doors, stairwells, aisles and all
escape routes/means of egress are kept clear and without any obstruction at all times.
• The Management of ABE shall arrange following to ensure adequate fire protection;
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➢ Provision of adequate number of fire extinguishers of the correct size and type for its work scope,
including hot works & adjacent to all mobile diesel generators, weld sets, compressors, pumps etc.
➢ Offices /cabins shall have at least one CO2/water type fire extinguisher located at the access/exit
door. No point within any office/cabin shall be more than 20m away from a fire extinguisher.
➢ Training of employees on correct use of Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Call Points, Emergency
Telephones, Escape Routes & Fire Exits and Assembly points,
➢ Provision of more than one escape route for hot works being executed from scaffolding.
➢ Implementation of Emergency Evacuation drills to ensure that the employees are aware of the
response procedures in the event of an Emergency Situation.
➢ Extinguishers shall be maintained as per manufacturer’s recommendations & inspected monthly,
and tested annually.