FIRE SAFETY Part 2 Fire Extinguishers and Emergency

FIRE SAFETY Part 2 Fire Extinguishers and Emergency Planning

Fire Extinguishers Water Carbon dioxide Dry-chemical Dry powder

Water Extinguishes fires involving ordinary combustibles materials: cardboard & paper Ø cloth Ø trash Ø wood Ø A = ash

Carbon Dioxide (CO 2) Flammable liquids: Ø Ø Ø oils gasoline paints and solvents B = barrel Electrical equipment: Ø Ø Ø fuse boxes electrical wiring computers C = circuits

Dry-chemical Also called “multi-purpose” extinguishers Ø Ordinary combustibles Ø Flammable liquids Ø Electrical equipment

Dry Powder Ø Metal chips, turnings, shavings Ø Combustible metals: Ø Magnesium Ø Aluminum Ø Titanium

Monthly Checks Ø Tamper seal is intact Ø Pull pin is present Ø Cylinder pressure is adequate (needle in the green area of the dial)

Fire extinguishers in the shop Ø Visible & marked locations Ø Not blocked or obstructed Ø In good condition Ø Suitable for the environment

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=CRMg. FPz. QEn 0 1 min 6 sec

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Ø Pull the pin Ø Aim at the base Ø Squeeze the handle Ø Sweep the nozzle from side to side P A S S

When to Fight a Fire Use a fire extinguisher only if: Ø 911 has been called Ø You’ve been trained on how to use an extinguisher Ø The fire is contained Ø You have an escape route Ø Your instincts tell you it is OK

Emergency Exits Ø Easily accessible and not blocked Ø Not locked from the inside Ø Marked with an illuminated sign KNOW WHERE EMERGENCY EXITS ARE LOCATED!

Emergency Planning Procedures - what to do in case of: ØFire ØWorkplace accidents ØMedical emergency ØSevere weather ØLarge spills

Summary ü Fire extinguishers are of different types ü PASS = Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep ü Fire extinguishers must be easy to find and not blocked ü Emergency exits must be unlocked and accessible ü Emergency plans tell you what to do in specific situations

Questions?

End of Part 2 – Fire Extinguishers and Emergency Planning