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IV. POTENTIAL IGINITION SOURCES • Ensure that utility lights always have some type of wire guard over them. • Don't misuse fuses. Never install a fuse rated higherthan specified for the circuit. • Investigate any appliance or equipment that smells strange. Space heaters, microwave ovens, hot plates, coffee makers and other small appliances shall be rigidly regulated and closely monitored. • The use of extension cords to connect heating devices to electric outlets shall be prohibited. • If a hot or under inflated tire is discovered, it should be moved well away from the vehicle. As an alternative, the driver should remain with the vehicle until the tire is cool to the touch, and then make repairs. If a vehicle is left with a hot tire, the tire might burst into flames and destroy the vehicle and load. WELDING AND CUTTING Welding and cutting will not be permitted in areas not authorized by management. If practical, welding and cutting operations shall be conducted in well -ventilated rooms with a fire- resistant floor. If this practice is not feasible, shall ensure that the work areas have been surveyed for fire hazards; the necessary precautions taken to prevent fires; and issue a hot permit. This hot permit shall only encompass the area, item and time which is specified on it. If welding is to be performed over wooden or other combustibles type floors, the floors will be swept clean, wetted down, and covered with either fire -retardant blankets, metal or other noncombustible coverings. Welding will not be permitted in or near areas containing flammable or combustible materials (liquids, vapors, or dusts). Welding will not be permitted in or near closed tanks that contain or have contained flammable liquids unless they have been thoroughly drained, purged and tested free from flammable gases or vapors. Welding shall not begin until all combustible materials have been removed at least 35 feet from the affected areas, or if unable to relocate, covered with a fire retardant covering. Openings in walls, floors, or ducts shall be covered if located within 35 feet of the intended work area. Welding will not be permitted on any closed containers. Fire extinguishers will be provided at each welding or cutting operation. A trained watcher will be stationed at all times during the operation and for at least 30 minutes following the completion of the operation. This person will assure that no stray sparks cause a fire and will immediately extinguish fires that do start. OPEN FLAMES No open flames will be permitted in or near spray booths or spray rooms. If indoor spray -painting work needsto be performed outside of standard spray -painting booths, adequate ventilation will be provided. All potential ignition sources will also be eliminated. Cabarrus County has a specific policy regarding cigarette/cigar/pipe smoking in the workplace. Refer to No Smoking Policv revised August 26, 2008. Aftchmenl number 2 \n F-5 Page 243