Transcript SAFETY MEETING “Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety” Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety Extinguishment Theory    Remove Heat Remove Fuel Reduce Oxygen WILL  Inhibit Chemical Chain Reaction.

SAFETY MEETING
“Portable Fire
Extinguisher Safety”
Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
Extinguishment Theory
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Remove Heat
Remove Fuel
Reduce Oxygen
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Inhibit Chemical
Chain Reaction
Fuel Classifications
Class A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics—
solids that are not metals.
Class B: Flammable liquids—gasoline, oil,
grease, acetone. Includes flammable gases.
Class C: Electrical—energized electrical
equipment. As long as it’s “plugged in.”
Class D: Metals—potassium, sodium, aluminum,
magnesium. Requires Metal-X, foam, and other
special extinguishing agents.
Extinguisher
Common features
Locking pin
Carrying handle / operating lever
Pressure gauge
Label :
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Type (Water, C02, Dry Chemical)
Classification (A, B, C)
NFPA capacity Rating
Instructions
Check Tag Date
Discharge nozzle or horn
REACT
upon discovery of fire or smoke
Remove persons in immediate danger!
Ensure containment of (confine fire/smoke)
Alert everyone in your work area
Contact your Supervisor
Treat ALL fires as DANGEROUS!
Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
Some Causes of Fire?
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Electrical
Combustibles
Housekeeping
Heat Sources (cutting/ welding)
Flammable & Combustible Liquids
Machinery
Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
Quick-Check
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Is it Ready To Use?
Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
How to use of Fire Extinguisher
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The P.A.S.S. Method
It is easy to remember how to use a fire
extinguisher if you can remember the
acronym PASS, which stands for Pull,
Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.
Pull the Pin.
This will allow you to operate the
extinguisher.
Portable Fire Extinguisher
The P.A.S.S. Method Cont.
Aim at the base of the fire.
Point the extinguisher nozzle (or hose) at the
base of the fire.
Squeeze the lever above the handle.
This discharges the extinguisher agent.
Releasing the lever will stop the discharge.
Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
The P.A.S.S. Method Cont.
Sweep from side to side.
Moving carefully toward the fire, keep the
extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire
and sweep back and forth until the flames
appear to be out. Watch the fire area. If
the fire re-ignites, repeat the process.
• De-energize the equipment immediately!
• Activate the machine’s fire suppression system.
• Remove any combustibles from the area:
– If you can without danger to yourself.
• Report the fire to others and seek help:
– Make sure electrical power is de-energized
before you apply water to the equipment.
– Make certain that you have a clear path of
retreat to a safe area when fire fighting.
In Summary
Don’t Loose your head, Remain Calm
Approach from upwind side if possible,
With your back to the escape route.
Use Pass,
Pull
 Aim
 Squeeze
 Sweep
Put the fire out.
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THANK YOU
&
WORK SAFE TODAY