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FIRE SAFETY Fire Extinguisher Training

FIRE SAFETY Fire Extinguisher Training

Fire Statistics in the U. S. • More than 150, 000 fires in the

Fire Statistics in the U. S. • More than 150, 000 fires in the workplace every year • On average, more than 100 fatalities annually.

What Fire Needs • Fuel source • Oxygen supply • Ignition • Chain reaction.

What Fire Needs • Fuel source • Oxygen supply • Ignition • Chain reaction.

Types of Fires Class A fires - Ordinary combustibles Class B fires - Liquids

Types of Fires Class A fires - Ordinary combustibles Class B fires - Liquids or gases ignite Class C fires - Electrical equipment Class D fires - Combustible metals Class K fires - Kitchen stove and cooking oil.

Class A Fire Prevention • Clear debris. • Smoke only in designated areas. •

Class A Fire Prevention • Clear debris. • Smoke only in designated areas. • Store combustibles in covered metal containers.

Class B Fire Prevention • Use materials in well-ventilated areas. • Keep materials away

Class B Fire Prevention • Use materials in well-ventilated areas. • Keep materials away from sparks. • Properly store flammable liquids. • Use only approved storage containers. • Outside storage at least 20 feet away from the building.

Class C Fire Prevention • Properly use and care for extension cords. • Electrical

Class C Fire Prevention • Properly use and care for extension cords. • Electrical motors should be clean. • Install properly rated fuses. • No octopus at wall plug. • Only one heat-producing appliance per outlet.

Class D Fire Prevention • Combustible metals • Very hot and dangerous • Always

Class D Fire Prevention • Combustible metals • Very hot and dangerous • Always follow workplace policies if you work with: ~ Magnesium ~ Titanium ~ Sodium.

Fire Alarms • Mean get out of the building – NOW! • Know the

Fire Alarms • Mean get out of the building – NOW! • Know the distinctive alarm that warns of fire. • May have further instructions over public address system. • Last one out of a room shuts door but doesn’t lock it. • Never assume a fire alarm is just a drill. • Avoid elevators.

Understand the Emergency Action Plan • Escape routes should be the shortest routes possible.

Understand the Emergency Action Plan • Escape routes should be the shortest routes possible. • Employers should mark doors that look like exits, but aren’t. • Know escape routes and where to meet following drills and emergencies.

Know What To Do If. . . • You get to a door that’s

Know What To Do If. . . • You get to a door that’s hot. • You are trapped. • Your clothes catch on fire. No matter what – don’t panic!

Fighting a Fire • Know where the fire extinguishers are located. • Know how

Fighting a Fire • Know where the fire extinguishers are located. • Know how to use them. • Keep your back to the exit. • If the fire gets out of control, leave.

Fire Extinguishers • Use the right fire extinguisher – A, B, C, D or

Fire Extinguishers • Use the right fire extinguisher – A, B, C, D or K • Some fire extinguishers have multiple ratings. • PASS ~ Pull the pin. ~ Aim at the base of the fire. ~ Squeeze the trigger. ~ Sweep from side to side.

Review • Fires are dangerous, unpredictable and life threatening. • Make sure you know:

Review • Fires are dangerous, unpredictable and life threatening. • Make sure you know: ~ What types of fire can occur in your workplace. ~ How to fight them. ~ How to escape.

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