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17 FIRE PREVENTION PLAN NWPCA Fire Code Compliance Manual for Outdoor Storage of Wood Pallets | Version 1.0 (December 2017) 1.0 Fire Prevention Policy It is the policy of _____________ that everyone should benefit from a safe and healthy work environment. We are committed to maintaining an injury-free and illness-free workplace, and to complying with applicable laws and regulations governing workplace safety. To achieve this goal, we have instituted and administer a comprehensive and continuous Fire Prevention Plan for all employees. The health and safety of the individual employee, whether in the field, shop or office, takes precedence over all other concerns. The goals of management include preventing accidents, reducing personal injury, occupational illness, and complying with all safety and health standards. 2.0 Introduction & Purpose Because the most efficient way to deal with unwanted fires is to prevent them, "Company Name" is committed to minimizing the threat of fire in order to prevent injuries, and the loss of life or property. Therefore, this written Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) has been established. It provides information and guidelines that assist in recognizing, reporting, and controlling fire hazards. A copy of the written plan is available to employees and/or applicable inspectors upon request from the Program Administrator. The Program Administrator has signed a document committing to the management of this program. This Fire Prevention Plan serves to reduce the risk of fires in the following ways: Identifies materials that are potential fire hazards and their proper handling and storage procedures Distinguishes potential ignition sources and the proper control procedures of those materials Describes fire protection equipment and/or systems used to control fire hazards Identifies persons responsible for maintaining the equipment and systems installed to prevent or control the ignition of fires Identifies persons responsible for the control and accumulation of flammable or combustible material Describes "good" housekeeping procedures necessary to ensure the control of accumulated flammable and combustible waste material and residues to avoid a fire emergency Provides training to employees with regard to fire hazards to which they may be exposed