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Know You System
Fire Extinguisher & Suppression
Activation Training
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Fire Extinguishers
&
Fire Suppression Systems
Inspection
Maintenance
Activation Procedure
First-Aid Measures
Personal Protection Fire Prevention
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Daily Inspection
Inspection is a quick check to verify that the Fire Ext.is in the proper place & in good working order.
On Cartridge Operated Exts- check that the red stemon top of the cap is in the down position.
Check to see if the plunger has been activated & seal isintact.
Check exterior housing and hoses for defects. Check for proper & current certification stickers.
Check the mounting bracket for defects.
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Inspection Cont.
On Stored Pressure Exts- check that the
indicator on the gauge is in the green area. If it is
in overcharged or undercharged range replaceunit.
Inspect activation pin, seals,
Inspect hose, nozzle, housing, mounting bracket.
Check for proper certifications sticker.
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Inspection Cont.
On Mobile Equipment fire suppression systems-check that the pull pin & red actuator knob is in
place at all activation points.Check all hoses, connection, nozzles, unit
housing and mounting for defects.
Check for proper certifications stickers. If any of these components are defective, get the
unit checked or serviced. Before operation.
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Steps of a Physical Inspection of
a Fire Suppression Systems
Inspect all activation
points.
Check unit for pin,handle, safety clips
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Steps of a Physical Inspection of
a Fire Suppression Systems Cont.
Inspect hose & spray
nozzles for damage,
kinks, or missing parts,etc.
If integrity of the system
has been compromised
shut it down, get it fixed.
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Steps of a Physical Inspection of
a Fire Suppression Systems Cont.
Visually inspect the gascartridges for damage.
Inspect extinguisher unitfor damage.
Report & repair anysubstandard units.
Make sure unit has aState Fire MarshallSticker.
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Maintenance
Maintenance is a through check of fire exts and fire
suppression systems.
Maintenance is performed by qualified technicians at aminimum of once a year.
When you perform your routine inspections, check the
maintenance date on the sticker.
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Proper Step to Activate a Fire
Suppressions System.
1. Stop & Rib all movingequipment.
2. Lower all raisedattachments.
3. Shut down engine.
4. If possible turn masters
switch off.5. Activate the fire
suppression system.
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Proper Steps to Activate Fire
Suppression Cont.
Exit the vehicle once the fire is out or knocked down safely so
you can leave unharmed.
If safe to do so secure the hand held ext. in case a flair up of
the fire reoccurs.
If the suppression can not put out the fire, this unit can be used
to help you escape.
Call Dispatch or Hoistman as soon as possible, notifying the
type of emergency.
Put on self rescuer, exit to refuge or out of the mine per
company procedures.
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First Aid Measures
Eye contact: wash with water for a minimum of
15 minutes.
Skin contact: Wash area with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure.
Ingestion: Give large amounts of water and
induce vomiting.
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Fire Prevention, Removing the Potential
for Fire Occurrences. An Ounce of
Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure. Good Housekeeping is a must. Check for and remove
all rags, paper, or combustible products from engine, orpower train compartments daily.
Keeping machine in good operating conditions; inspectunit for leaks, drips, chaffed hoses in areas where heatcan be generated.
Wash off any accumulated hydraulic oil, fuels, orgrease, if hydraulic hose fails in the area, wash offarea before beginning, dont burn it off with radiate heatfrom engines, this can cause a fire.
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Dont Try This at Home
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Any Questions?
Preventing Conditions That
Contribute to Possible Mine Fires is
Everyones Responsibility.
Got Safety?Created By Pat Gazewood