In the welding shop, I collected a measurement of the floor space which measures 125 ft. x 80 ft. In the center of the room, near a column, I notice that there is one fire extinguisher, which is a 2A10B:C rated extinguisher. We must first start by determining the size of the welding shop. We’ll get the calculation by multiplying 125ft x80ft.
125ft x 80 ft= 10,000ft
It has been determined that 2A10B:C maximum Coverage of 3000ft2 per unit of A. If BSCI continues to use the 2A10B:C type of extinguishers, then it will require BSCI to use 4 extinguishers to cover the area of 10,000ft.
In the molding shop, employees prepare resins to shape the molds used in creating one of the products manufactured by Acme. The area has a strong odor of acetone, which is used significantly in the preparation of the resin molds. In this area, you I that there is a sprinkler system, and the sprinkler head is green. We now must determine the maximum ceiling temperature. The maximum temperature is 375F or 190C for green sprinkler heads.
As mentioned, employees in this the molding shop use a significant amount of acetone in the preparation process. Also, while conducting the inspection of this shop, you notice an overhead gas space heater with an open flame. The UEL/UFL is 12.8 and LEL/LFL 2.6. The gas space heater must be removed immediately. It is also important that employers and employees familiarize themselves with OSHA’s standards. OSHA’s fire protection standards that require such plans include the following:
• Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, 1910.119
• Include housekeeping procedures for storage and cleanup of flammable materials and flammable waste.
• Address handling and packaging of flammable waste. (Recycling of flammable waste such as paper is encouraged.)
• Cover procedures for controlling workplace ignition sources such as smoking, welding, and burning.
• Inform workers of the potential fire hazards of their jobs and plan procedures.
· Require plan review with all new employees and with all employees whenever the plan is changed.
· In the welding shop, you collect measurements of the floor space which measures 125 ft. x 80 ft. In the center of the room, near a column, you notice that there is one fire extinguisher, which is a 2A10B:C rated extinguisher (OSHA,2019).
References
OSHA (2002) Fire Safety in the Workplace. Retrieved from https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/FireSafetyN.pdf
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