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

   1. (a) Procedures to control accumulations of flammable or combustible waste materials;
   2. (b) Procedures for regular maintenance of safeguards installed on heat producing equipment to prevent accidental ignition of combustible materials;
   3. (c) Procedures for reporting possible fire producing situations.

3. (3) The employer must:

   1. (a) Inform employees of the fire hazards in their work areas; and
   2. (b) Review with each employee, new to a job, those parts of the fire prevention plan necessary for protection.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 654.001 - 654.295

History

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