1. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING 29 CFR 1910.157

2. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. FOUR CLASSES OF FIRES CLASS A FIRE EXTINGUISHERS –Ordinary combustibles or fibrous materials. Wood Paper Cloth Rubber –Travel distance for employees to extinguishers is 75 feet.

3. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. CLASS B FIRE EXTINGUISHERS USE ON FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. Gasoline Kerosene Paint Paint thinners Propane –Travel distance from class B hazard to any extinguisher is 50 feet.

4. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. CLASS C FIRE EXTINGUISHERS USE ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Appliances Switches Panel Boxes Power tools –Travel distance from the class C hazard area to any fire extinguisher is 50 feet.

5. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHERS USE ON COMBUSTIBLE METALS Magnesium Titanium Potassium Sodium –Travel distance from the combustible metal working area to fire extinguisher is 75 feet. D

6. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. ALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE MAINTAINED: FULLY CHARGED AND OPERABLE CONDITIONS. CLEAN AND FREE OF DEFECTS. READILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

7. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND TESTING MONTHLY VISUAL INSPECTION. ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CHECK. SIX (6) YEAR TEAR DOWN MAINTENANCE. TWELVE (12) YEAR HYDROSTATIC TEST. EXTINGUISHERS ARE PROMPTLY RECHARGED. EXTINGUISHERS ARE COMPATIBLE.

8. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. ALL EXTINGUISHERS MUST: HAVE AN INSPECTION TAG SHOWING INSPECTED WITHIN PAST 12 MONTHS. PIN SEALED TO THE HANDLE. GAGE SHOWING EXTINGUISHER FULLY CHARGED.

9. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. ACME FIRE EXTINGUISHER IDENTIFYING THE PROPER FIRE EXTINGUISHER FIRE EXTINGUISHER MULTI-PURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL

10. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER  CHECK THE GAUGE ACME FIRE EXTINGUISHER

11. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER  PULL THE PIN Continued ACME FIRE EXTINGUISHER

12. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER  SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER WHILE HOLDING THE EXTINGUISHER UPRIGHT. Continued ACME FIRE EXTINGUISHER

13. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. Continued USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER  AIM THE EXTINGUISHER AT THE BASE OF THE FLAMES.  SWEEP SIDE TO SIDE.

14. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. TO REMEMBER: USE THE PASS METHOD P ULL THE PIN A IM THE HANDLE S QUEEZE THE HANDLE S WEEP FROM SIDE TO SIDE

15. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A FIRE PULL FIRE ALARM OR OTHER MEANS TO EVACUATE BUILDING CALL FOR HELP (911) NEVER ATTEMPT TO FIGHT A FIRE.

16. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. WHEN SHOULD YOU NOT FIGHT A FIRE If you have no escape route. If the fire begins to significantly spread. If the extinguisher proves to be ineffective. If there is a choice between life and property. If you’re unsure if you can handle the situation. If you are injured and it will impede your escape. If the extinguisher is not designed for the type fire. If any drums, gases, and like materials are engulfed.

17. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. WHEN SHOULD YOU USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER YOU HAVE BEEN FULLY TRAINED. IF YOU FEEL YOU CAN HANDLE THE SITUATION. USE ONLY AS A LAST RESORT!

18. Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. QUESTIONS