Job Description
Position Title: Fire Watch
Reports to: Shift Manager
Job Summary:
The Fire Watch is responsible for ensuring the safety of the work environment by identifying potential fire hazards and maintaining a continuous surveillance in areas where hot work is performed, such as welding, cutting, or grinding. This role is crucial in preventing fires and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and company policies. The Fire Watch must be vigilant, proactive, and capable of quick response to any fire hazards.
Key Responsibilities:
•Surveillance: Monitor work areas where hot work or fire-prone activities are performed, especially near combustible materials.
•Fire Prevention: Identify potential fire hazards and take action to mitigate risks by ensuring flammable materials are removed or properly stored.
•Emergency Response: Be prepared to use fire extinguishers or other firefighting equipment in the event of a fire, and alert emergency services immediately if needed.
•Communication: Maintain clear and direct communication with workers performing hot work, ensuring they are aware of fire safety protocols.
•Documentation: Keep accurate logs of fire watch activities, incidents, and any fire hazards identified during the shift.
•Compliance: Ensure adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) fire safety standards, as well as company policies.
•Equipment Inspection: Regularly inspect firefighting equipment, such as fire extinguishers, to ensure they are in good working condition.
•Worksite Cleanup: Assist in cleaning and clearing areas of fire hazards after hot work has been completed.
Qualifications:
•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Prior experience as a Fire Watch or in fire prevention is preferred, but not required.
•Familiarity with fire safety procedures and equipment (training will be provided).
•Ability to remain focused and attentive for extended periods.
•Basic knowledge of sawmill operations and hot work processes is an asset.
•Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing for long periods and working in varying weather conditions.
•Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Certifications (preferred but not required):
• Fire Watch certification
• First Aid and CPR certification
• OSHA safety training
Working Conditions:
•Work in an industrial environment, with exposure to dust, noise, and machinery.
•Shift work may be required, including nights and weekends.
•Protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats will be required.
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