All members of the UEO shall be fully trained in the responsibilities assigned to them. Training schedules will be established and kept current, to include a minimum of one fire extinguisher training session and six practice drills annually. The UEO Chief (UEOC) is [Enter name or position title here]. The UEOC will provide effective organization and control in emergencies, and will create a list of alternates to ensure that there is always an employee designated to serve in the absence of the UEOC. Safety personnel will provide advice and support on equipping, training, and functioning of the UEO. Information on emergency evacuation procedures and the assignment of associated evacuation responsibilities are contained in the XXX[name of office] Emergency Action Plan. APPENDIX: FIRE EXTINGUISHER REFERENCE MATERIAL TABLE 1: CLASSES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Class A fires. Class A fires are classed as ordinary combustibles or fibrous material, such as wood, paper, clothe, rubber and some plastics. Portable fire extinguishers for use by employees on Class A fires will be distributed so that the travel distance for employees to any extinguisher is 75 feet (22.9 m) or less. Class B fires. Class B fires are classed as flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, paint thinners and propane. Portable fire extinguishers for use by employees on Class B fires will be distributed so that the travel distance from the Class B hazard area to any extinguisher is 50 feet (15.2 m) or less. Class C fires. Class C fires are classed as energized electrical equipment, such as appliances, switches, panel boxes and power tools. Portable fire extinguishers for use by employees on Class C fires will be distributed so that the travel distance from the Class C hazard area to any extinguishing agent is 50 feet (15.2 m) or less. Class D fires. Class D fires are classed as certain combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium. Portable fire extinguishers or other containers of Class D extinguishing agent used by employees will be distributed so that the travel distance from the combustible metal working area to any extinguishing agent is 75 feet (22.9 m) or less.
All members of the UEO shall be fully trained in the responsibilities assigned to them. Training schedules will be established and kept current, to include a minimum of one fire extinguisher training session and six practice drills annually. The UEO Chief (UEOC) is [Enter name or position title here]. The UEOC will provide effective organization and control in emergencies, and will create a list of alternates to ensure that there is always an employee designated to serve in the absence of the UEOC. Safety personnel will provide advice and support on equipping, training, and functioning of the UEO. Information on emergency evacuation procedures and the assignment of associated evacuation responsibilities are contained in the XXX[name of office] Emergency Action Plan. APPENDIX: FIRE EXTINGUISHER REFERENCE MATERIAL TABLE 1: CLASSES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Class A fires. Class A fires are classed as ordinary combustibles or fibrous material, such as wood, paper, clothe, rubber and some plastics. Portable fire extinguishers for use by employees on Class A fires will be distributed so that the travel distance for employees to any extinguisher is 75 feet (22.9 m) or less. Class B fires. Class B fires are classed as flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, paint thinners and propane. Portable fire extinguishers for use by employees on Class B fires will be distributed so that the travel distance from the Class B hazard area to any extinguisher is 50 feet (15.2 m) or less. Class C fires. Class C fires are classed as energized electrical equipment, such as appliances, switches, panel boxes and power tools. Portable fire extinguishers for use by employees on Class C fires will be distributed so that the travel distance from the Class C hazard area to any extinguishing agent is 50 feet (15.2 m) or less. Class D fires. Class D fires are classed as certain combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium. Portable fire extinguishers or other containers of Class D extinguishing agent used by employees will be distributed so that the travel distance from the combustible metal working area to any extinguishing agent is 75 feet (22.9 m) or less.
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