Fire Extinguishers, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) & Safety Signs

What Makes a Fire ? The Fire Triangle Heat Oxygen Fuel Fire just does not happen. There are 3 elements that must be present for a fire to burn; heat, Fuel and Oxygen. All 3 are needed for a fire, so if you take one away the fire will not burn. Oxygen is almost always present as we need it to breathe. Therefore we only have control over 2 elements. The rule is to never mix fuel and heat. Fuel

Fire Extinguishers A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e. no escape route, smoke, explosion hazard, etc.), or otherwise requires the expertise of a fire department. Typically, a fire extinguisher consists of a hand-held cylindrical pressure vessel containing an agent which can be discharged to extinguish a fire.

Water extinguishers Red body Suitable for wood fires, furniture and paper etc. Not suitable for combustible liquids, Oil, Petrol, cooking fats etc. Not safe to use on fires involving electricity; Extinguishes by cooling

Foam extinguishers Not suitable for use on fires Red Body with Cream label. Suitable for Flammable liquids, petrol, solvents etc Not suitable for use on fires involving Electricity; Extinguishes by cooling and sealing the surface of a burning liquid.

Powder extinguishers Red body with blue label. Safe to use on any type of fire. Works by chemically Interfering with the combustion reaction

Carbon dioxide [CO2] extinguishers Red body with black label Safe to use on any type of fire; Safe to use on fires involving electricity; Extinguishes by reducing oxygen levels and cooling.

Other fire fighting equipment Fire Safety Signs PRESS HERE TO SOUND THE FIRE ALARM FIRE HOSE REEL

Safety Signs

! Safety Signs Blue/White = Must Do Green/White = Safety Information Red/White = Must NOT Do Yellow/Black = Health & Safety Hazard Warning

Safety Signs NO SMOKING Any Red and White sign with a line through means: “ Not Allowed or Must Not” NO SMOKING

Safety Signs FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE WARNING - LASER BEAMS Yellow + Black = HAZARD WARNING FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE WARNING - LASER BEAMS

Safety Signs BEWARE ELECTRICITY TOXIC EXPLOSIVE

Safety Signs Safe Route to Fire Exit First Aid Kit Green + White = SAFETY Information Safe Route to Fire Exit First Aid Kit

Safety Signs YOU MUST WEAR OVERALLS YOU MUST WEAR SAFETY GLOVES Blue + White = Mandatory or Must Do YOU MUST WEAR OVERALLS YOU MUST WEAR SAFETY GLOVES YOU MUST WEAR EAR DEFENDERS

Use your mouse curser to select and click the correct answer. Interactive Revision The following twelve questions will help you to see how much you remember about Safety Signs. Use your mouse curser to select and click the correct answer.

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This will test your understanding of the following: Prohibitory Warning Mandatory Fire First Aid signs CONTINUE

Question 1 Click on the image below that has the correct shape and colour for a Prohibitory or Do Not sign

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All Prohibitory signs are red Try Again

All Prohibitory signs are Circular with a Red Band on its edge Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All Prohibitory signs are Circular with a Red Band on its edge Try Again

All Prohibitory signs Have a white Background Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All Prohibitory signs Have a white Background Try Again

Correct Answer Next Question The correct features of a prohibitory safety sign are: round shape black pictogram on a white background, red edging and diagonal line. Next Question

Question 2 Click on the image below that is the correct colour and shape for a warning sign.

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All warning signs are yellow Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All warning signs are Triangular Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All warning signs have a black pictograms Try Again

Correct Answer Next Question The correct features of a Warning safety sign are: Triangular shape Black pictogram on a yellow background, Black edging. Next Question

Question 3 Click on the image below that is the correct colour and shape for a Mandatory or Must Do sign.

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All mandatory signs are blue Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All mandatory signs have a white pictogram on a blue background Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All mandatory signs are circular. Try Again

Correct Answer Next Question The correct features of a Mandatory safety sign are: Round shape White pictogram on a Blue background,White edging. Next Question

Question 4 Click on the image below that is the correct colour and shape for a Fire sign

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All fire signs are red sqares Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All fire signs have a white pictogram on a red background. Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All fire signs are square. Try Again

Correct Answer Next Question The correct features of a Fire safety sign are: Square shape. White pictogram on a Red background, White edging. Next Question

Question 5 Click on the image below that is the correct colour and shape for a Safety Information sign

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All information signs have a white pictogram. Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All information signs are green Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: Information signs can be square or rectangular. Try Again

Correct Answer Next Question The correct features of a Information safety sign are: Square or Rectangular shape White pictogram on a Green background. Next Question

What is the meaning of this sign ? Question 6 What is the meaning of this sign ? Smoke Free Rest Area No Smoking Smoking Allowed No Naked Light

It has to do with smoking, but it is something you must not do. Sorry, Wrong Answer It has to do with smoking, but it is something you must not do. Try Again

It has to do with smoking Sorry, Wrong Answer It has to do with smoking Try Again

It is a sign that you must not do Sorry, Wrong Answer It is a sign that you must not do Try Again

Correct Answer No Smoking allowed Next Question

Question 7 What do blue and white safety signs tell you ? Things you Must NOT do The nearest fire exit The hazard in the area Things you MUST do

Sorry, Wrong Answer You must do what the sign says Try Again

Fire Exit signs are Green & White Sorry, Wrong Answer Fire Exit signs are Green & White Try Again

Blue and white signs are mandatory Sorry, Wrong Answer Blue and white signs are mandatory Try Again

Blue and white signs tells you Correct Answer Blue and white signs tells you what you MUST DO Next Question

Which of the following signs means Question 8 Which of the following signs means Beware Electricity ?

Sorry, Wrong Answer This means Oxidizing materials Try Again

This means Toxic materials Sorry, Wrong Answer This means Toxic materials Try Again

This means Explosive Materials Sorry, Wrong Answer This means Explosive Materials Try Again

Correct Answer This means “Danger Electricity” Next Question

Question 9 What does this type of sign mean ?. Mandatory Prohibited Safety Information Hazard Warning

Sorry, Wrong Answer This is an example of a prohibited sign. Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer This is an example of a warning sign Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer This is a Safe Condition or Exit Try Again

Correct Answer Next Question Blue Background with white pictogram is a Protective Gloves Must be Worn Blue Background with white pictogram is a Mandatory or Must Do ie Wear Ear Defenders, Gloves, Goggles etc. Next Question

Question 10 What is the meaning of this sign ? This is a Noisy Area Ear Protection May be Worn Ear Protection Must be Worn This is a Noisy Area Caution Deaf People

This is a mandatory sign Sorry, Wrong Answer You do not have a choice This is a mandatory sign Try Again

It may be a noisy area but this is not what the sign is indicating. Sorry, Wrong Answer It may be a noisy area but this is not what the sign is indicating. Try Again

It may make you deaf if you do not do what the sign says ! Sorry, Wrong Answer It may make you deaf if you do not do what the sign says ! Try Again

Correct Answer This sign tells you that you MUST wear ear defenders when working in the area. Next Question

Which of the following would you not use on an electrical fire ? Question 11 Which of the following would you not use on an electrical fire ?

Sorry, Wrong Answer Powder can be used on electrical fires Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer Carbon Dioxide CO2 can be used on electrical fires Try Again

Click here to move onto Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Correct Answer Water should not be used with an electrical fire as water is a conductor of electricity and could cause serious injuries. Click here to move onto Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) WHAT IS PPE FOR ? PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OFFERS PROTECTION FROM ONE OR MORE RISKS TO A PERSON’S HEALTH OR SAFETY.

PPE EXAMPLES HARD HAT SAFETY GOGGLES AND GLASSES GLOVES SAFETY BOOTS HI-VIZ CLOTHING SAFETY HARNESSES

REGULATIONS WHICH PPE TO USE ? THE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AT WORK REGULATIONS 1992 REQUIRE THAT PPE IS SUPPLIED AND USED WHENEVER RISKS TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CANNOT BE CONTROLLED IN OTHER WAYS WHICH PPE TO USE ? ENSURE YOUR PPE IS APPROPRIATE TO YOUR JOB/TASK. CHECK THAT IT’S IN GOOD CONDITION ARE THERE ANY SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ON PPE ? ie. MUST WEAR GLOVES OR EYE PROTECTION

TYPICAL SIGNS Foot Protection Must Be Worn High Visibility Vest Must Be Worn Safety Helmets Must Be Worn

Question 12 Which of the following PPE would you use for “falling or flying objects?

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: A falling object will still do damage Even if you are wearing safety glasses Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: These will only help you in noisy environments. Try Again

Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: A falling object will still do damage to your head if you are wearing these. Try Again

Correct Answer Click here to finish A hard hat or safety helmet will protect you from falling or flying objects. Click here to finish

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