FIRE SAFETY Fire Extinguisher Training

Fire Statistics in the U.S. More than 150,000 fires in the workplace every year On average, more than 100 fatalities annually.

What Fire Needs Fuel source Oxygen supply Ignition Chain reaction.

Types of Fires Class A fires - Ordinary combustibles Class B fires - Liquids or gases ignite Class C fires - Electrical equipment Class D fires - Combustible metals Class K fires - Kitchen stove and cooking oil.

Class A Fire Prevention Clear debris. Smoke only in designated areas. Store combustibles in covered metal containers.

Class B Fire Prevention Use materials in well-ventilated areas. Keep materials away from sparks. Properly store flammable liquids. Use only approved storage containers. Outside storage at least 20 feet away from the building.

Class C Fire Prevention Properly use and care for extension cords. Electrical motors should be clean. Install properly rated fuses. No octopus at wall plug. Only one heat-producing appliance per outlet.

Class D Fire Prevention Combustible metals Very hot and dangerous Always follow workplace policies if you work with: ~ Magnesium ~ Titanium ~ Sodium.

Fire Alarms Mean get out of the building – NOW! Know the distinctive alarm that warns of fire. May have further instructions over public address system. Last one out of a room shuts door but doesn’t lock it. Never assume a fire alarm is just a drill. Avoid elevators.

Understand the Emergency Action Plan Escape routes should be the shortest routes possible. Employers should mark doors that look like exits, but aren’t. Know escape routes and where to meet following drills and emergencies.

Know What To Do If... You get to a door that’s hot. You are trapped. Your clothes catch on fire. No matter what – don’t panic!

Fighting a Fire Know where the fire extinguishers are located. Know how to use them. Keep your back to the exit. If the fire gets out of control, leave.

Fire Extinguishers Use the right fire extinguisher – A, B, C, D or K Some fire extinguishers have multiple ratings. PASS ~ Pull the pin. ~ Aim at the base of the fire. ~ Squeeze the trigger. ~ Sweep from side to side.

Review Fires are dangerous, unpredictable and life threatening. Make sure you know: ~ What types of fire can occur in your workplace. ~ How to fight them. ~ How to escape.