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Workplace Fire Safety Procedures & Evacuation Plans

Learn about fire essentials, types of extinguishers, and steps in emergencies. Understand workplace safety to prevent and handle fires effectively.

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Workplace Fire Safety Procedures & Evacuation Plans

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  1. Fire Safety Lesson 8

  2. Question #1 What four elements are needed for a fire? Answer • a fuel source – solid, liquid or gas • adequate oxygen supply • heat • chemical reaction Lesson 8 Learning Activity #8.1 Slides #2 - #7

  3. Question #2 What factor determines how fires are classified? Answer • the material (fuel) causingand feeding the fire

  4. Question #3 What are the five types of fire extinguishers? Answer Class-A: ordinary combustibles - wood, paper, cloth, rubber and some plastics Class-B: flammable liquids and gases - gasoline, kerosene, paint, paint thinners or propane Class-C: energized electrical equipment - appliances, panel boxes, switches and power tools Class-D: certain combustible metals – potassium, titanium, sodium and magnesium Class-K: wet chemicals/dry powder

  5. Question #4 What three things do you do when a fire happens? Answer • Sound fire alarm • Use proper type of fire extinguisher • Follow fire safety procedures outlined by employer (for example: implement the evacuation plan that includes 2 Mandatory exits, and certain workers may have specific responsibilities)

  6. Question #5 What are the four steps in operating a fire extinguisher? Answer • P.A.S.S. Pull pin Aim nozzle at base of fire Squeeze trigger firmly while holding extinguisher upright Sweep the extinguisher back and forth across base of flames

  7. Workplace Fire Safety Fire Sense • Do not panic • Know the location of all fire alarms, fire extinguishers and fire exits • Know how to use a fire extinguisher • Keep a clean, tidy workplace • Check all electrical wiring regularly and replace damaged parts • Smoke only in designated areas • Know what to do if your clothes catch on fire (STOP, DROP AND ROLL) Lesson 8 Learning Activity #8.2 Slides #7 - #8

  8. Workplace Evacuation Plan • Participate in scheduled fire drills to be prepared • Know the fire exit/escape routes • Two exit routes are mandatory • Follow fire safety procedures outlined by your employer • Never take the elevator • Assign certain employees to handle specific responsibilities, such as making sure everyone is out of the building • Know where to meet after evacuation

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