My Life Monday

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My Life Monday
Be prepared for a fire!
Fire safety is an important business. You need to
take proper precaution in order to prevent a
fire. Yes, fire may be inevitable but if
prepared, you can save lives, much suffering and
a great deal of property.
Remember it is easy to prevent a fire but
difficult to repair the damages!
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How fires start?

• Fire needs three elements to occur
• Oxygen- fire usually requires 16
• oxygen.
• Fuel- can be any combustible
• material-solid, liquid or gas.
• Heat- is the energy that increases
• the temperature high enough for
• ignition to occur.

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Types of fire

• Class A- consists of ordinary combustibles or
  fabric such as
• paper, wood, cloth and plastic.

Class B- consists of flammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint etc.

• Class C- consists of energy electrical equipment
  such
• as appliances, switches, panel boxes power
  tools.

Class D- consists of certain combustible metals,
such as magnesium and potassium. These metals
burn at high temperature leading to combustion.
Each type of fire requires a particular fire
extinguisher. Before pulling the trigger, make
sure you have the right one and that you know how
to use it.
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To operate a fire extinguisher..
Pull the pin. Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the
base of the flames. Squeeze the trigger while
holding the extinguisher upright. Sweep the
extinguisher from side to side.
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Here are some safe practices

• Time is the biggest enemy and every second
  counts, so escape
• as soon as you can.
• Keep your work area clean.
• Chemical flammable liquids should be carefully
  stored in
• approved containers according to the
  manufacture's instructions.
• Make sure wires, cords and machinery are in good
  shape and not
• overloaded.
• Never strike a match, lighter or smoke in areas
  that can
• can initiate a fire. Do so only in designated
  areas.
• In the event of a fire and in case you are
  trapped in
• room full of smoke, stay close to the floor
  where the
• air is less toxic.
• Ensure your smoke detectors and sprinklers are
  working.
• Arrange for some to be installed in your
  homes.

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Here are some safe practices

• Keep exits free of obstacles to escape easily.
  Make sure the exits are
• marked with proper signs.
• Never attempt to put out a fire too large to
  handle.
• Be aware of potential dangers like gas leaks,
  hazardous
• chemicals or oil.
• Get familiar with your companys evacuation plan
  and make sure
• you know where the fire extinguishers are
  stored.
• When evacuating, always use the stairs and not
  the elevators.
• Once outside, get to the meeting point which is
  mentioned in
• your evacuation plan. Dont return to the
  building for any
• reason not even for your personal belongings
• it may cost your life.
• If your clothing catches on fire, dont run.
  Stop,
• drop to the floor and roll. This will reduce
  the fire.

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Knowlegde-Awareness-Prevention
These are your keys to preventing and surviving
fires wherever they occur!