Safety and Health Regulations Manual

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City of St. Louis Department of Personnel Safety and Health Regulations Manual

The City of St. Louis Safety and Health Regulations Manual have been converted to electronic format by the staff of the St. Louis Public Library. This electronic version has been done for the interest and convenience of the user. These are unofficial versions and should be used as unofficial copies.

Official printed copies of the City of St. Louis Safety and Health Regulations Manual may be obtained from the Personnel Officeat 1114 Market Street, Room 703, St. Louis, Missouri 63101.

Fire Extinguisher

Each department, division, and section will have the appropriate type, size, and number, of fire extinguishers available on the premises.

Each employee should become familiar with the location of the fire extinguisher in their work area.

The fire extinguisher must be wall mounted in an area of easy access, and must be marked in a highly visible manner. Access to the fire extinguisher must be unobstructed at all times.

Each employee must be trained in both the proper use of the fire extinguisher, and emergency procedures, including the evacuation procedures, in their work area.

All fire extinguishers must be inspected annually.

A map showing all exit locations, and recommended routes to exterior safe areas, must be posted in all work areas.

Exits and access to exits shall be marked with a readily visible sign.

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