Occupational Safety and Health Program Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspection

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Occupational Safety and Health
ProgramMonthly Fire Extinguisher
Inspection
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Getting Credit and Certificate

• To get full credit and certificate for this
  class, the class facilitator should do the
  following
• Present the Power Point Presentation and have
  all students study any handouts.
• Enter the appropriate information into the
  facilitys training records.
• Send the following information by e-mail to the
  Cabinets Safety Coordinator for each student in
  the class
• -name,
• -work address,
• -work title,
• -name of class,
• -date of class.
• Safety Coordinator-Richard T. Owen at
  Richard.Owen_at_ky.gov.
• The certificates will be returned to the class
  facilitator for distribution

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Governing Standards

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 (c)(2)-Monthly

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Monthly Inspections

• Each extinguisher in its designated place.
• Clearly visible and not blocked by equipment,
  coats or other objects that could interfere with
  emergency access.
• Nameplate with operating instructions legible and
  facing outward.

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Monthly Inspections

• Pressure gauge showing that the extinguisher is
  full charged. The needle should be in the green
  zone.
• Pin and tamper seal intact.
• Extinguisher in good condition and showing no
  signs of physical damage, corrosion or leakage.

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Monthly Inspections

• Dry powder extinguishers are gently rocked top
  to bottom, or gently struck on the bottom with a
  rubber mallet (or both) to make sure the powder
  is not packing.

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Monthly Inspections-Documentation

• Fire Extinguisher Card Around Neck of Unit
• Date of inspection.
• Initials of the person performing the
  inspection.
• Passed or failed inspection.

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Visual Examination of the Fire Extinguishers
Exterior

• Pits and dents in the cylinder shell indicate
  damage and could be a hazard to the operator.
• Dents of 1/4 inch are justification to replace a
  fire extinguisher.

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Pressure Gage of Each Fire Extinguisher

• Insure that each unit is fully pressurized, scale
  is to be in the green area of the gage.

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Discharge Hose of Fire Extinguisher

• Inspect hose for blockage.
• Clean out the hose.
• Inspect discharge hose for cracks and cuts. If
  cracks and/or cuts are found, replace the hose.

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Inspect Mounting Assembly on Cylinder

• Inspect for bent, broken or damaged assembly.
• Damaged or broken mounting assemblies can not be
  welded or soldered. If such damage is found, the
  fire extinguisher must be condemned per NFPA
  Standard 10.

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Inspect Each of the Following Extinguisher Parts

• Verify that locking pin-Pin must be easily
  removed and is not bent.
• Verify safety seal-Seal must be breakable, not a
  type that has to be cut.
• Verify and handle/level-Must have smooth
  operation.

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Verify Location and Hazard

• Mounting-Ensure unit is installed securely on
  correct mounting hook or bracket.
• Verify-Hazard application to be sure unit is
  right for the potential fire hazard.

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Thanks for Attending

• For additional assistance contact
• Richard T. Owen
• Education Cabinet Safety Coordinator
• 601 East Main Street
• Frankfort, Kentucky
• 502-564-7346
• Richard.Owen_at_ky.gov