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c. Store, handle, and use Class B combustibles only in approved <br />locations where vapors are prevented from reaching ignition sources such <br />as heating or electric equipment, open flames, or mechanical or electric <br />sparks. <br />d. Do not use a flammable liquid as a cleaning agent inside a building <br />(the only exception is in a closed machine approved for cleaning with <br />flammable liquids). <br />e. Do not use, handle, or store Class B combustibles near exits, stairs, or <br />any other areas normally used as exits. <br />f. Do not weld, cut, grind, or use unsafe electrical appliances or <br />equipment near Class B combustibles. <br />g. Do not generate heat, allow an open flame, or smoke near Class B <br />combustibles. <br />h. Know the location of and how to use the nearest portable fire <br />extinguisher rated for Class B fire. <br />Water should not be used to extinguish Class B fires caused by flammable liquids. <br />Water can cause the burning liquid to spread, making the fire worse. To <br />extinguish a fire caused by flammable liquids, exclude the air around the burning <br />liquid. The following fire -extinguishing agents are approved for Class B <br />combustibles: carbon dioxide, multi -purpose dry chemical (ABC), halon 1301, <br />and halon 1211. (NOTE: Halon has been determined to be an ozone -depleting <br />substance and is no longer being manufactured. Existing systems using halon can <br />be kept in place.) <br />F. Smoking <br />Smoking is prohibited in all EGI buildings. Certain outdoor areas may <br />also be designated as no smoking areas. The areas in which smoking is prohibited <br />outdoors are identified by NO SMOKING signs. <br />VI. TRADUNG <br />Responsible Person shall present basic fire prevention training to all employees upon <br />employment, and shall maintain documentation of the training, which includes: <br />A. review of 29 CFR 1910.38, including how it can be accessed; <br />B. this Fire Prevention Plan, including how it can be accessed; <br />C. good housekeeping practices; <br />D. proper response and notification in the event of a fire; <br />E. instruction on the use of portable fire extinguishers (as determined by company <br />policy in the Emergency Action Plan); and <br />F. recognition of potential fire hazards. <br />Supervisors shall train employees about the fire hazards associated with the specific <br />materials and processes to which they are exposed, and will maintain documentation of <br />the training. Employees will receive this training: <br />