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05/02/23Engr. Binu Varghese - HSE SAFETY INSPECTOR 1

During this presentation, you will learn the following about fire extinguishers:

When a fire extinguisher should and should not be used;

How to choose the proper fire extinguisher;

How to operate a fire extinguisher; and

The necessary steps to ensure your safety.

Fire Extinguishers: AgendaFire Extinguishers: Agenda

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Fire extinguishers are designed to fight small fires in their early stages when a fire presents a relatively small hazard to the operator.

When confronted with a need to use a fire extinguisher, remember: There is no property worth a human life in our facility. No one should ever feel that they are required to use a fire extinguisher, it is a judgment call.

Fire extinguisher useFire extinguisher use

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Three things must be present at the same time to Produce FIRE.FIRE.

1. Enough OXYGEN to sustain the combustion. 2. Enough HEAT to reach ignition temperature. 3. Some FUEL or Combustible material.Together they produce the CHEMICAL REACTION that

is FIRE.Take away ONE of these things and the FIRE will be

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Extinguishment TheoryExtinguishment Theory

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An incipient stage fire is:•Small •Slow to grow•Minimal smoke•Minimal heat

Fire Extinguishers are Designed for Incipient Stage Fires Only

If a fire is too large, if there is too much smoke, or if you are too frightened, DO NOT USE THE FIRE

EXTINGUISHER. EVACUATE!

When to use fire When to use fire extinguishersextinguishers

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Fires are classified by the burning fuel:

Class A (A = Ash)•Ordinary combustibles (paper, wood)

Class B (B = Boil)•Flammable and combustible liquids and

gasses (gasoline, oil, propane)Class C (C = Current)

•Energized electrical (motors, wires)Class D

•Combustible Metal (aluminum, sodium)Class K

•Cooking fats and oils

Types of Fires

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Fight a small fire with PASS

To operate a fire extinguisher, we use this word:

PASSPASSEach letter represents one of the operations:

P=Pull (pull the safety pin) A=Aim (Aim at the base of

the fire) S=Squeeze (squeeze the

operating handle) S=Sweep (sweep side to side)

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A closer look at PASSA closer look at PASS

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1. Alert others who are at risk from the fire

2. Activate the fire alarm and call the fire department

3. Position yourself between the fire and an exit

4. Stay low

5. Start from 8-10 feet back from the fire

6. Use the PASS system

7. You need to work fast, discharge time is short: generally 10-30 seconds

Steps to take when using a fire extinguisherSteps to take when using a fire extinguisher

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Back away from the fire in case of re-ignition

Avoid breathing smoke and products of combustion

Always report fire extinguisher use to your supervisor

Above all else: Never attempt to fight a fire if your instincts tell you it is unsafe

Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips

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Safety is always more valuable than property. Do not use a fire extinguisher if: A fire is too large, if there is too much A fire is too large, if there is too much smoke or if you are too frightened, DO NOT USE THE FIRE smoke or if you are too frightened, DO NOT USE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. YOU MUST EVACUATE!EXTINGUISHER. YOU MUST EVACUATE!

Always alert others at risk and activate the fire alarm. Your safety is more important than putting the fire out

Always report use of a fire extinguisher: do not return used extinguishers to operation

Conclusion

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FIRE DRILL DEMO