Fire Extinguishers Fire classifications v Class A ordinary

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Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers

Fire classifications v Class A - ordinary combustibles v Class B - flammable liquids

Fire classifications v Class A - ordinary combustibles v Class B - flammable liquids v Class C - electrical v Class D - metals fires 1 a

Fire extinguisher types v Extinguishing agent eliminates one of the vital elements of the

Fire extinguisher types v Extinguishing agent eliminates one of the vital elements of the fire v Many types of extinguishers available v Know location of extinguishers 1 b

Appropriate use of extinguishers v Alarm has been sounded v Building v Fire has

Appropriate use of extinguishers v Alarm has been sounded v Building v Fire has been evacuated is small and confined 2 a

Appropriate use of extinguishers v You can fight the fire with your back toward

Appropriate use of extinguishers v You can fight the fire with your back toward an escape route v The extinguisher matches the fire type v The extinguisher works effectively 2 b

Appropriate use of extinguishers v You are properly trained in the use of the

Appropriate use of extinguishers v You are properly trained in the use of the extinguisher v You are confident you can put the fire out 2 c

Inappropriate use of extinguishers v The fire is large and has grown beyond its

Inappropriate use of extinguishers v The fire is large and has grown beyond its original confined space v Your escape path is threatened v You are not sure if you have the correct type of fire extinguisher 3 a

Personal hazards v Smoke and noxious fumes v Smoke and fumes cause unconsciousness v

Personal hazards v Smoke and noxious fumes v Smoke and fumes cause unconsciousness v Death result may 4 a

PASS method of fighting fires Hold the extinguisher upright v Pull the pin v

PASS method of fighting fires Hold the extinguisher upright v Pull the pin v Aim at the base of the fire v Squeeze the handle v Sweep the base of the fire v Do not aim high at the flames 5 a

Prevention methods v Keep work areas clean and clutter-free v Know how to handle

Prevention methods v Keep work areas clean and clutter-free v Know how to handle and store chemicals v Know what you are expected to do in an emergency 6 a

Prevention methods v Know about the chemicals you work with v Become familiar with

Prevention methods v Know about the chemicals you work with v Become familiar with emergency action plan for fires 6 b

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