OSHCON Sample Fire Prevention Plan

A sample written program on fire prevention including hazard recognition safety plan implementation and training.

I. OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this Fire Prevention Plan is to eliminate the causes of fire, prevent loss of life and property by fire, and to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standard on fire prevention, 29 CFR 1910.39. It provides employees with information and guidelines that will assist them in recognizing, reporting, and controlling fire hazards.

II. BACKGROUND

Company Name is committed to minimizing the threat of fire to employees, visitors, and property. Company Name complies with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and good practices pertaining to fire prevention. Company Name’s separate Emergency Action Plan spells out the procedures for responding to fires. This Fire Prevention Plan serves to reduce the risk of fires at Company Name/Location in the following ways:

• identifies materials that are potential fire hazards and their proper handling and storage procedures;
• distinguishes potential ignition sources and…