HANGER FIRE PREVENTION
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HANGER FIRE PREVENTION
CW2 ROBERT HAMAKER
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
As an individual, or a group, the student will be able to identify and eliminate hanger fire hazards IAW USAAVNC 420-5, NFPA 409, OSHA regulation.
monthly fire prevention inspections
AR 420-90 states that fire prevention inspection of hanger areas will be done monthly.
Inspections will be documented using DA Form 5381- R
Theory of good housekeeping
It reduces the possibility for a fire to start.
Reduces the countinuity of combustibles that make it easier for a fire to spread.
Decreases the potential for spontaneous ignition.
Eliminates the combustible loading for the initial fire to feed upon.
Fire hazards associated with good housekeeping
Sweeping compounds
Floor wax
Cleaning solutions
Indoor housekeeping procedures
Garbage
Smoking
Oil waste
Drip pans
Hazardous materials
Outdoor housekeeping
Grass and weed control
Outdoor garbage
Electrical fire hazards
Heaters
Refrigerators
Coffee makers
Electrical and extension cords
Electrical motors
Curcuit breakers
Firefighting equipment
Foam cannons
Sprinkler system
Fire extinguishers
Fire hydrants
Egress
Doors
Fire exit signs
Staircases
Conclusion
Fire Chief
Local Fire Regulations
NFPA 409- Hangers
OSHA