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    Use of Portable Fire ExtinguishersUse of Portable Fire Extinguishers

    DO YOU KNOWDO YOU KNOW

    THE BURNINGTHE BURNING

    ISSUES?ISSUES?

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    Objectives:Objectives:

    Classes of fire

    Types of extinguishers

    How to operate extinguishers

    Emergency procedures

    Phone numbers / radio channels

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    The Theory of FireThe Theory of Fire

    Fuel + Oxygen + Heat +

    Chemical Chain Reaction = Fire

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    Comparison of Oxygen Requirements :Comparison of Oxygen Requirements :

    Humans need 21% to live

    A flaming fire only needs 16%

    Fire can continue to smolder at 12%

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    Fuels are present everywhere andFuels are present everywhere andcan be found in different statescan be found in different states

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    Heat Sources in theHeat Sources in theWorkplaceWorkplace

    ControlsControls

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    The Chemical Chain ReactionThe Chemical Chain Reaction

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    How do we actually extinguish fires?How do we actually extinguish fires?

    What principles are involved?What principles are involved?

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    How many of theseHow many of these

    types of materials dotypes of materials doyou use at work?you use at work?

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    Class B Fire Prevention:Class B Fire Prevention:

    Housekeeping

    Ventilation

    Avoid sparks

    Storage

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    Class C Fire Prevention:Class C Fire Prevention:

    Maintenance

    Inspection

    Do not overload

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    Class D Fire Prevention:Class D Fire Prevention:

    Special training

    Handling methods

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    How fire spreads:How fire spreads:

    Convection

    Conduction

    Radiation

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    How fire spreads by ConvectionHow fire spreads by Convection

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    How fire spreads by ConductionHow fire spreads by Conduction

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    Types of fire extinguishersTypes of fire extinguishers -- WaterWater

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    Fire extinguishersFire extinguishers -- FoamFoam

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    Types of fire extinguishersTypes of fire extinguishers -- Dry ChemicalDry Chemical

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    Types of fire extinguishersTypes of fire extinguishers -- Carbon DioxideCarbon Dioxide

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    Types of fire extinguishersTypes of fire extinguishers -- HalonHalon

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    Types of fire extinguishersTypes of fire extinguishers -- Dry PowderDry Powder

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    How do fire extinguishers operate?How do fire extinguishers operate?

    Do they all work the same way?Do they all work the same way?

    How can you tell the difference?How can you tell the difference?

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    Use of Portable Fire ExtinguishersUse of Portable Fire ExtinguishersA comparison of the 2 different types of extinguishersA comparison of the 2 different types of extinguishers

    Stored Pressure extinguisher Cartridge Operated extinguisherStored Pressure extinguisher Cartridge Operated extinguisher

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    Inspection checks should include:Inspection checks should include:LocationLocation

    VisibilityVisibility

    AccessAccess

    Identification PlateIdentification Plate

    No tamperingNo tampering

    Full or dischargedFull or dischargedNo visible damage, defectNo visible damage, defect

    Test complianceTest compliance

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    In case of fire:In case of fire:

    Raise the alarm

    Decide what to do next

    Only use the extinguisher if sure andconfident

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    Using the fire extinguisherUsing the fire extinguisher

    The PASS method

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    Do not attempt to put the fireDo not attempt to put the fire outout if:if:

    Exits are limited or could be blocked

    The fire is on the move

    No suitable extinguishers available

    You are not feeling confident

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    Exiting from a fire!Exiting from a fire!

    Stay low

    Primary and Secondary escape routes

    Assembly area

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    If you are trapped by fire:If you are trapped by fire:

    Seal cracks

    Report location

    Wait for help

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    Emergency Action Plans:Emergency Action Plans:

    Evacuations

    Escape Routes

    Assembly Points

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    PrePre--Fire PlanningFire Planning

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    Keep the work place fire safe!Keep the work place fire safe!

    Housekeeping

    Storage

    Training

    Smoking