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Health & Safety Training
RAS Al Khair Power & Desalination plant
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Introduction of TrainerEvacuation of the Training Room
Welfare Facilities
Mobile Phones
No Smoking / Breaks
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Fire Fighting
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Objectives of the TrainingUnderstand the combustion process and
different fire classes.Understand fire extinguisher types, operating
procedures, capabilities, and limitations. Understand basic firefighting concepts:– R.A.C.E.– P.A.S.S.
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1. Enough OXYGEN to sustain combustion2. Enough HEAT to reach ignition
temperature3. Some FUEL or combustible material
Three elements must be present at the same time to produce fire:
FIRE
Together, they produce the CHEMICAL REACTION
that is fire
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The Fire Triangle
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The Fire Tetrahedron
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Remove any of these elements and
the fire will be extinguished
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Fire Classifications (as per OSHA)A . Trash, Wood, Paper C (E). Electrical Equipment
B. Liquids, Grease D. Combustible Metals
D
• wood• cloth• paper• rubber• many
plastics
• gasoline• oil• grease• tar• oil-based
paint• lacquer• flammable
gases
•energized electrical equipment (as long as it is “plugged in”)
• magnesium• sodium• potassium• titanium• zirconium• other
flammable metals
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F(K). Cooking MediaFires involving:• combustible vegetable or • animal non-saturated cooking
fats in commercial cooking equipment.
Fire ClassificationsRecently recognized by NFPA 10 (National Fire Protection Association).
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DISCHARGE HOSE
DISCHARGE NOZZLE
DISCHARGE ORIFICE
BODY
DATA PLATE
CARRYINGHANDLE
PRESSURE GAUGE(not found on CO2
extinguishers)DISCHARGE LEVER
DISCHARGE LOCKING PINAND SEAL
Fire Extinguisher Anatomy
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Sweep side to side
Aim low at the base of flamesSqueeze thehandle
S
Using a Fire Extinguishers
Pull the pin
It’s easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you remember the acronym P.A.S.S.:
P
A
S
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R Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish
A
C
E
Fire Emergency Response
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EvacuationWhen you hear the fire alarm - LEAVE the area immediately
Follow the main evacuation route and signsIf you must evacuate through smoke… get down and crawl. Cover your nose with a wet cloth
If you must open doors while evacuating, test the doors before opening by using the back of your hand to touch the door, the door knob and the door frame.
Use stairways - NEVER use an elevator. Once outside, move to your designated Assembly Point away from the fire.
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REMEMBER…
We want YOU to return
home SAFE!!!