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20 FIRE PREVENTION PLAN NWPCA Fire Code Compliance Manual for Outdoor Storage of Wood Pallets | Version 1.0 (December 2017) 4.0 Housekeeping and Safe Work Practices Establishing good housekeeping and safe work practices are essential to avoid unwanted fires and are practiced by all employees on a consistent basis. To limit the risk of fires, employees exercise the following precautions: Practice "good" housekeeping techniques every day Minimize the existence and storage of combustible materials Dispose of combustible waste in covered, airtight, metal containers Use and store any flammable materials in well ventilated areas away from ignition sources Use only nonflammable cleaning products Keep incompatible substances separated from one another Perform hot work in controlled and well ventilated areas Ensure that hot work permits are secured before any hot work is begun Turn off electrical equipment when not in use Maintain tools and equipment in working order and ensure that they are kept free of dust, oil, grease, and dirt Report any gas or oil leak immediately Immediately repair and clean up any flammable liquid leaks Keep work areas, restrooms, lunch facilities, and locker rooms free of dust, lint, sawdust, scraps, paper, or similar material Do not use extension cords as permanent wiring Do not overload circuits Use spark resistant tools Smoke only in designated smoking areas and extinguish all smoking material in the fire safe receptacles that are provided Regularly inspect work areas and promptly remove and properly dispose of accumulations of combustible materials Employees ensure that the aisles and work spaces remain clear and free of flammable or combustible trash Suitable clearances are maintained below sprinkler heads for storage (where applicable) Access to electrical switches and controls remain clear There is no excessive accumulation of paper, rags, sweepings, or debris Exits, fire door closures, and electrical panels remain unobstructed and in good working order