Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety

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Emergency Procedures
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Environmental Concerns

• Restrooms
• Breaks
• Temperature
• Visibility
• Seating
• Sound
• Lighting

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Learning Objectives

• What fire is.
• Extinguishing methods.
• Classifications of fire.
• Leading fire causes.
• Fire prevention.
• Importance of portable fire extinguishers.

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Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
Learning Objectives

• Types of portable fire extinguishers.
• Determine state of readiness.
• Use of portable fire extinguishers.
• When to use/not to use PFE.
• Making a fight or flight decision.
• Reporting an emergency.
• Employer expectations.

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Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
What is it?
A by-product of combustion.
Combustion the self-sustaining process of
rapid oxidation of a fuel, which produces heat
and light.
Fire ... the result of a rapid combustion
reaction.
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In order to have a fire you must have 4 things,
we call this the Fire Tetrahedron.
Extinguishment Theory To extinguish a fire
you must remove one side of the Fire Tetrahedron.
Chemical Chain Reaction
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Extinguishment Theory
Temperature Reduction
Fuel Removal
Oxygen Dilution
Inhibit Chemical Chain Reaction
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• Classification of Fire
• Class A or Ordinary Combustibles
• This includes fuels such as wood,
• paper, plastic, rubber,
• and cloth.

Green Triangle
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• Classification of Fire
• Class B or Flammable and
• Combustible Liquids and Gases
• This includes all hydrocarbon
• and alcohol based liquids and
• gases that will support
• combustion.

Red Square
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• Classification of Fire
• Class C or Electrical
• This includes all fires involving
• energized electrical equipment.

Blue Circle
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D
Classification of Fire Class D or Combustible
Metals Examples of these types metals
are zirconium, titanium, potassium, and
magnesium.
Yellow Star
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Classification of Fire Class K for fires in
unsaturated cooking oils in well insulated
cooking appliances in commercial kitchens.
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Potential Fire Causes In The Workplace ?
Electricity Space Heaters
Housekeeping Improper storage Construction
Machinery Flammable Combustible
Liquids Cleaning supplies Smoking Materials
Any Ideas on Prevention ?
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The importance of portable fire extinguishers?
Your first line of defense!
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Now lets look at

• Types.
• Ready state.
• When to use/not to use.
  Fight or Flight
• How to use.
• Reporting an emergency.
• Expectation of use.

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There are many types and many manufacturers.
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There are many different types of extinguishing
agents.
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Characteristics
Water extinguisher 30-40 ft. 60 sec.
Dry chemical 5-20 ft. 8-35 sec.
CO2 extinguisher 3-8 ft. 8-30 sec.
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Monthly Quick-Check Is It Ready To Use ?

• Located in designated place.
• There is no obstruction to access or visibility.
• Operating instructions on nameplate are legible
  and facing outward.
• Safety seals and tamper indicators are not broken
  or missing.
• Fullness should be determined by weighing or
  "hefting".
• Examination for obvious physical damage,
  corrosion, leakage, or clogged nozzle.
• Pressure gauge reading or indicator is in the
  operable range or position.

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Making That Fight or Flight Decision

• You are trained in the use of extinguishers.
• You know what is burning.
• Fire is not spreading rapidly.
• You dont need Personal Protective Equipment.
• Smoke and heat has not filled the area.
• You have a clear path of escape.
• Follow your instincts.

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The P.A.S.S. Method
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• PULL the pin.
• AIM at the base of the fire.
• SQUEEZE the operating lever.
• SWEEP from side to side.

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Reporting an Emergency

• Dont call from the building involved in the
  emergency.
• Help others and activate fire alarm on the way
  out.
• Notify emergency services via 911 call. Give at
  least
• Your name.
• Your location.
• Call back phone number.
• Describe the emergency.
• Describe current conditions.
• Describe any special hazards or needs,such as
  hazardous materials storage or non-ambulatory
  occupants.
• Stay on the line, unless told to do otherwise.

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The Employers Expectation of Use.

• Designated personnel as part of
• an emergency plan.

• Only certain employees are required to use fire
  extinguishers.

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Now, lets watch a video.
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
Learning Objectives review

• What fire is.
• Extinguishing methods.
• Classifications of fire.
• Leading fire causes.
• Fire prevention.
• Importance of portable fire extinguishers.

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Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
Learning Objectives review

• Types of portable fire extinguishers.
• Use of portable fire extinguishers.
• When to use/not to use PFE.
• Making a fight or flight decision.
• Reporting an emergency.
• Employer expectations.

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