Identify potential fire hazards before beginning work. Safety and health fast facts portable fire extinguishers the first line of defense against a small fire is often a portable fire extinguisher, typically placed in halls, corridors, large rooms and kitchens. Material safety data sheet issue date 11 october 2010 15. When transported in a stored pressure or cartridge type fire extinguisher, the fire extinguisher is considered a class 2. The safest thing you can do during a fire is to get to safety outside the house. Safety cabinets allow for greater quantities of flammable and combustible liquids to be stored safely inside buildings. Safety mtg fire safety fire extinguisher training module. Fire extinguisher safety tips fire extinguishers can save lives and property, but the electrical safety foundation international esfi recommends that they only be used by adults who have been trained on how and when to properly use them. Risk assessment for when to use a fire extinguisher.
You should also consider a smoke detector, either purchased as a standalone device or through a home security system provider. Completed fire extinguisher inspection logs will be maintained in the safety files and become a part of the safety records. Details include the elements of fire the fire triangle and its stages to better understand fire prevention. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of niosh. Fire extinguishers can save lives and property, but the electrical safety foundation international esfi recommends that they only be used by adults who have been trained on how and when to properly use them. Move forward or around the fire area as the fire diminishes. Service or fueling areas at job sites must have a 20bcrated fire extinguisher within 75 feet of each pump. Safety alert fire extinguisher incident this safety bulletin is for the attention of the emeco group, employees, clients and contractors who have portable fire extinguishers fitted on their company vehicles and equipment fleet. A fire alarm system component that alerts by the sense of hearing e. Ensure that employees are adequately trained in portable fire extinguisher use and general fire evacuation procedures. Fire protection and prevention the occupational safety and health administration osha requires employers to implement fire protection and prevention programs in the workplace. Free downloads and resources fire extinguishers save.
Know what to do if you find a fire be able to correctly and safely select and use a. Using a fire extinguisher the following steps should be followed when responding to incipient stage fire. Fire extinguisher locations fire extinguishers are located throughout the workplace and readily accessible in the event of a fire. Fire safety fire escape planning when it comes to escaping. If you do have one, is it the right one for the job, and do you know how to use it. Fire protection and prevention occupational safety and. Does your building require fire extinguishers throughout. Safety talk north dakota local technical assistance programupper great plains transportation institutendsu by steve chasecircuit rider portable fire extinguishers fire and extinguisher operation fire triangle to understand how fire extinguishers work, you need to understand a little about fire. Safety alert fire extinguisher a fatal injury occurred in indonesia resulting from the operation of a gas cartridge type dry chemical powder filled fire extinguisher. Class a fires involve ordinary materials such as paper, cloth wood, cardboard, foam, and other rubbish and debris.
Ehs will inspect fire extinguishers monthly and annually that are required by code. Know the location of all telephones,emergency exits and fire extinguishers. The class, quantity, and placement of fire extinguishers. Further advice can also be sought from fire safety first, visit our website to contact our closest office. A fire extinguisher may be used under the following conditions. S sweep the extinguishing agent back and forth at the base of the fire until the fire is put out. To get an overview of what state fire codes are based on and if states have made enhancements to fire codes visit the interactive fire safety map. Fire extinguishers basic information can be used to put out incipient and localized fires classes a, b, and c are most common and refer to corresponding fire classes classes d and k are for specialized fires and must be used accordingly never use a fire extinguisher on quickly spreading fire remember the acronyms r. Use the right type of extinguisher for fighting the fire.
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A 4liter bottle of flammable liquid broke inside a fume hood, emptying its contents into the hood and onto the floor. Supervisors and managers should train workers about fire hazards in the workplace and about what to do in a fire emergency. On january 15, 2001, a fire occurred in a chemistry building laboratory. All fire extinguishers are labeled with standard symbols, letters or both for the. Have at least one extinguisher of the right class for each fire hazard. Fire extinguishers shall only be used for their intended purpose.
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The occupational safety and health administration osha requires employers to implement fire protection and prevention programs in the workplace. Also, ask if someone from your local fire department can be present to demonstrate how a fire extinguisher works. Do not allow the fire, heat, or smoke to come between you and your evacuation path. The regulations that apply to fire protection and prevention can be found mainly in. Risk assessment for when to use a fire extinguisher portable fire extinguishers have two functions. If a fire extinguisher is used properly, it can successfully reduce damage, prevent. This powerpoint presentation will give you some knowledge about the fire triangle, the different classification of fires, the different types of fire extinguishers, and give you instruction on how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
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