Safety Meeting Toolbox Topics and Tailgate Talks
People underestimate how quickly fire can pass through a building. The only way to survive it is to be prepared to take fire and smoke alarms seriously and to have a solid plan in place. It's also good advice to get employees involved by allowing them to learn how to deliver emergency care before the fire department arrives.
Just as there is a right tool for every job, there is a right extinguisher for every fire. The class of an extinguisher, identified on its nameplate, corresponds to the class or classes of fire the extinguisher controls. On most construction jobs, we are concerned with Class A, B and C fires.
Do not underestimate any fire. Sound the fire alarm and call the local fire department immediately if a fire breaks out. Choose a safe location to make the call. It will be helpful for emergency responders to know the size and location of the fire and the general hazards in the area (such as chemicals, compressed gases etc).