Or. Admin. R. 437-004-1460

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 437-004-1460 - Fire Prevention Plan

(1) The plan must be in writing, be kept in the workplace, and be available to employees. Employers with 10 or fewer permanent, year-around workers may have a verbal plan.

(2) The fire prevention plan must include at least these parts:

(a) Procedures to control accumulations of flammable or combustible waste materials;

(b) Procedures for regular maintenance of safeguards installed on heat producing equipment to prevent accidental ignition of combustible materials;

(c) Procedures for reporting possible fire producing situations.

(3) The employer must:

(a) Inform employees of the fire hazards in their work areas; and

(b) Review with each employee, new to a job, those parts of the fire prevention plan necessary for protection.

Or. Admin. R. 437-004-1460

OSHA 4-1998, f. 8-28-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98; OSHA 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-14

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295