HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.11 Fire control measuresPart V Fire Control Measures
General
• All facility or operations personnel are instructed as to:
Be aware of local area fire danger for each day
Location of fire control equipment
Proper operation of fire control equipment
Emergency procedures and how to call for additional resources
Welding & Hot Work Operations
• A minimum of one person is dedicated to act as a fire watch during welding or hot
work operations with a fire extinguisher at hand.
• Welding shields are used during grinding operations to prevent sparks from leaving
work areas and igniting vegetation.
• Water trucks are used to wet down ground and nearby vegetation, as conditions
dictate.
• At the close of each day, personnel inspect the area of welding or hot work activities
for any smoldering debris and any conditions conducive to fires.
Communications
• EnCana or Contractor vehicles are typically equipped with cellular communications
on board.
In the event of a fire
• In the event of a fire, all personnel and appropriate equipment on site will be
committed to fire containment and control.
• The BLM and appropriate fire authorities will be notified immediately.
• Direction of fire control efforts will be transferred to appropriate fire fighting agency
personnel upon their arrival on site