FIRE SAFETY Fire Extinguisher Training

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FIRE SAFETYFire Extinguisher Training
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Fire Statistics in the U.S. More than 150,000
fires in the workplace every year On
average, more than 100 fatalities annually.
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What Fire Needs Fuel source Oxygen supply
Ignition Chain reaction.
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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.
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Class A Fire Prevention Clear debris.
Smoke only in designated areas. Store
combustibles in covered metal containers.
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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.
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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.
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Class D Fire Prevention Combustible metals
Very hot and dangerous Always follow workplace
policies if you work with Magnesium
Titanium Sodium.
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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 doesnt lock it. Never assume a fire
alarm is just a drill. Avoid elevators.
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Understand the Emergency Action Plan Escape
routes should be the shortest routes
possible. Employers should mark doors that
look like exits, but arent. Know escape
routes and where to meet following drills and
emergencies.
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Know What To Do If... You get to a door thats
hot. You are trapped. Your clothes catch on
fire. No matter what dont panic!
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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.
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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.
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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.