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December 4, 2024. Portable Fire Extinguishers. CAR-021 InternalUse_title.jpg Internal Use only.

2. Portable Fire Extinguishers. Objective Upon completion of training, the employee will be able to: Discuss the difference between an incipient stage fire and a non-incipient stage fire; discuss four types of fire extinguishers available and the types of fires for which they can be used; Discuss the four steps for using a fire extinguisher to fight a fire; and Discuss four minimum items to be inspected on a monthly extinguisher inspection..

3. Portable Fire Extinguishers. Definitions. OSHA.

4. Portable Fire Extinguishers. This training will allow you to identify and fight incipient stage fires only. YOU ARE NOT trained or permitted to fight fires that are beyond the incipient stage..

5. Portable Fire Extinguishers. 1910.157 (d) Selection and Distribution 1910.157(d)(1) Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided for employee use and selected and distributed based on the classes of anticipated workplace fires and on the size and degree of hazard which would affect their use. What to do…. 1) Review your job, materials, task, equipment and tools. 2) Understand the type of fire that could start..

[Audio] 66. 6. Portable Fire Extinguishers. Fire requires 3 Elements Heat: Without sufficient heat, a fire cannot begin, and it cannot continue. Fuel: Without fuel, a fire will stop. Oxygen: Without sufficient oxygen, a fire cannot begin, and it cannot continue..

7. Portable Fire Extinguishers. 5 Categories of Fires Class A Fires: Ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics. HINT: Think of fires that result in Ash. Class B Fires: Flammable Liquids, combustible liquids, petroleum greases, tars, oils, paints, solvents, lacquers, alcohols and flammable gases. HINT: Fire involving materials in Barrels Class C Fires: Involve electrical equipment. Hint: Fires involving an electrical Current. Class D Fires: Involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium and potassium. HINT: Metals Dent Class K Fires: Involve cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils/fats). HINT: Kitchen Class A, B, and C fires are the most likely type of fire at a Cardinal Health Medical Distribution Center..

8. Portable Fire Extinguishers. Fire Extinguishers should be appropriately matched to work environment. Use the symbols to quickly identify the Type of Fire Extinguisher. 6 Types of Fire Extinguishers Class A – Wood, Paper, Plastics Class AB – Wood, Paper and Flammable Liquid Class BC (flammable liquid and electrical) Class ABC Multipurpose Class K – Kitchen Fire Class D – Metal Fires.

9. Portable Fire Extinguishers. Learn to become aware of your surrounding…what’s in the room?.

10. Portable Fire Extinguishers. [image]. Computer - Electrical.

11. Portable Fire Extinguishers. Type: Class A Fire Extinguisher Pressure Gauge: Yes Agent: Water Method: Water Cools fire by removing heat. Designated for: Class A (wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and certain plastics. Placement: 75 feet or less Safety and Health Precautions: Never use water to extinguish flammable liquid fires. Never use on Metal Fire (water reactive). Water is a good conductor and may lead to electrocution if used to extinguish an electrical fire..

12. Portable Fire Extinguishers. Type: BC Fire Extinguisher Pressure Gauge: No (Must be weighed to determine leakage) Agent: Carbon dioxide is discharged as a white cloud of “snow” Method: Removes oxygen from fire Designated for: Class B and C (flammable liquid and electrical) fires only Placement: 50 feet or less Health and Safety Precautions: Carbon Dioxide is a clean, non-contaminating, odorless gas. After the CO2 dissipates, Class A fire may reignite. Never use CO2 extinguishers in a confined space.

13. Portable Fire Extinguishers. Type: Multipurpose / ABC Dry Chemical Pressure Gauge Yes Agent: Mono ammonium phosphate, non-conductive, mildly corrosive Method: Fire retardant powder separates the fuel from the oxygen. Designated for: Wood, paper, Flammable Liquid, & Electrical Fire Placement: < 50 feet (based on B or C fire) Safety and Health Precautions: Mildly Corrosive – Sensitive to Electronic Equipment.

14. Portable Fire Extinguishers. General Procedures for Responding To a Fire.

15. Portable Fire Extinguishers. When it is Safe to Fight a Fire.

16. Portable Fire Extinguishers. “P”ULL... Pull the pin. This will also break the tamper seal. “A”IM... Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle (or its horn or hose) at the base of the fire. Note: Do not touch the plastic discharge horn on CO2 extinguishers, it gets very cold and may damage skin. “S”QUEEZE... Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. “S”WEEP... Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears to be out. Watch the area. If the fire re-ignites, repeat steps 2 - 4. If you have the slightest doubt about your ability to fight a fire....EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY!.

17. Portable Fire Extinguishers. Monthly Inspection.

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23. Portable Fire Extinguishers. Maintenance. Annually.

24. Questions?.