SAFETY MEETING

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SAFETY MEETING
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety

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Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety

• Extinguishment Theory
• Remove Heat
• Remove Fuel
• Reduce Oxygen
• WILL
• Inhibit Chemical
• Chain Reaction

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Fuel Classifications

• Class A Wood, paper, cloth, trash,
  plasticssolids that are not metals.
• Class B Flammable liquidsgasoline, oil, grease,
  acetone. Includes flammable gases.
• Class C Electricalenergized electrical
  equipment. As long as its plugged in.
• Class D Metalspotassium, sodium, aluminum,
  magnesium. Requires Metal-X, foam, and other
  special extinguishing agents.

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Extinguisher Common features

• Locking pin
• Carrying handle / operating lever
• Pressure gauge
• Label
• Type (Water, C02, Dry Chemical)
• Classification (A, B, C)
• NFPA capacity Rating
• Instructions
• Check Tag Date
• Discharge nozzle or horn

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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!

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Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety

• Some Causes of Fire?
• Electrical
• Combustibles
• Housekeeping
• Heat Sources (cutting/ welding)
• Flammable Combustible Liquids
• Machinery

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Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety

• Quick-Check
• Is it Ready To Use?

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Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety

• How to use of Fire Extinguisher
• 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.

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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.

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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.

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If equipment catches fire

• De-energize the equipment immediately!
• Activate the machines 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.

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In Summary

• Dont 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