FPP Responsibilities
Everyone has the responsibility to comply with company policy regarding fire emergencies. All employees should know how to prevent and respond to fires.
Know your responsibilities under the Fire Prevention Plan.
Management. Management determines fire prevention and protection policies. They should do the following:
- Managers should provide adequate hazard controls to provide a safe workplace.
- Managers should also provide adequate resources and training to employees to encourage fire prevention and the safest possible response in the event of a fire emergency.
Plan Administrator. This person maintains all records pertaining to the plan. The Plan Administrator should also:
- Develop and administer the fire prevention training program.
- Ensure that fire control equipment and systems are appropriate and properly maintained.
- Control fuel source hazards in the workplace.
- Conduct fire risk surveys and make recommendations for improvement.
Supervisors. Supervisors ensure that employees receive appropriate fire safety training.
- Supervisors should notify the plan administrator when changes in operation increase the risk of fire.
- They are also responsible for enforcing fire prevention and protection policies.
Employees. All employees should complete all required training before working without supervision. It's important that employees also:
- Conduct operations safely to limit the risk of fire.
- Report potential fire hazards to their supervisors.
- Follow fire emergency procedures.
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6-2. Which position ensures employees receive fire safety training?
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