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107 Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans
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FPP Responsibilities

Fire safety is everyone's job. All employees should know both how to prevent fires and how to respond to them. They are also responsible for following the company's policies on fire emergencies.

Know your responsibilities under the Fire Prevention Plan.

Management: Management is responsible for setting fire prevention and protection policies. The responsibilities of management include the following:

  • Managers should provide adequate hazard controls to ensure a safe workplace.
  • Managers should also allocate sufficient resources and training to employees to promote fire prevention and to prepare for the safest possible response in the event of a fire emergency.

Plan Administrator: This person is responsible for maintaining all records related to the plan. The responsibilities of the Plan Administrator include the following:

  • Develop and administer the fire prevention training program.
  • Ensure that fire control equipment and systems are appropriate and properly maintained.
  • Manage fuel source hazards in the workplace.
  • Conduct fire risk surveys and make recommendations for improvements.

Supervisors: Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that employees receive appropriate fire safety training. The responsibilities of supervisors include the following:

  • Notify the Plan Administrator when changes in operation increase the risk of fire.
  • Enforce fire prevention and protection policies.

Employees: All employees should complete all required training before working without supervision. Employee responsibilities include the following:

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

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-2. Who is responsible for ensuring employees receive proper training in the Fire Prevention Plan (FPP)?