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Observing Fire Safety

Observing Fire Safety. Introduction to Health Science Mrs. J. Hanna, RN. Three Things to Start a Fire. Oxygen-present in the air Fuel-any material that will burn Heat-sparks, matches, flames. Major Cause of Fires. Carelessness With smoking and Matches. Other Causes of Fire.

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Observing Fire Safety

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  1. Observing Fire Safety Introduction to Health Science Mrs. J. Hanna, RN

  2. Three Things to Start a Fire • Oxygen-present in the air • Fuel-any material that will burn • Heat-sparks, matches, flames

  3. Major Cause of Fires • Carelessness With smoking and Matches

  4. Other Causes of Fire • Misuse of electricity (overloaded circuits, frayed electrical wires, and /or improperly grounded plugs. • Defects in heating systems • Spontaneous ignition • Improper rubbish disposal • Arson

  5. Types of Fire Extinguishers • Class A-wood, paper, plastic, cloth • Class B-flammables-gas, oil, paint • Class C-electrical-appliances, wiring • Class ABC or combination- can be used on all types of fires.

  6. Types of Contents • Water-pressurized-used on Class A • Carbon dioxide-CO2-smothering action and leaves a powdery, snow-like residue-used on Class B fires. Can be irritating to skin and eyes, also dangerous if inhaled.

  7. Contents of Fire Extinguishers • Dry chemical-smothers-contains potassium bicarbonate or potassium chloride-leaves mildly corrosive residue-used on Class C fires • ABC fire extinguisher leaves a yellow powder which has a sticky residue. Can damage computers or other appliances and is irritating to skin and eyes. It contains a graphite-type chemical.

  8. Contents • Halon-gas that interferes with chemical reaction that occurs when fuels burn-used on Class C fires

  9. Notes • Fire extinguishers are labeled with diagram and/or letter showing types of fire for which they are effective. • Diagonal lines through a diagram means DO NOT USE IT.

  10. Notes • Main Rule: REMAIN CALM. • If your safety is endangered, EVACUATE and SOUND the alarm.

  11. RACE • R-Rescue anyone in immediate danger • A-Activate alarm. • C-Contain the fire. Close windows and doors! Shut off electrical equipment/O2. • E-Extinguish the fire (if possible.)

  12. PASS • P- pull the pin on the fire extinguisher • A- aim at the base of the fire • S- squeeze the trigger on the extinguisher • S- sweep from side to side.

  13. Rules • Follow fire emergency plans • Exit doors • Remain calm. • PREVENTING FIRES is everyone’s job.

  14. Preventing Fires • Obey all “No smoking” signs. • Extinguish all matches, cigarettes, and other flammable items completely. • Dispose of waste materials in PROPER container!

  15. Preventing fires • Before using electrical equipment, check for damaged cords or improper grounding. • Avoid overloading electrical outlets. • Store flammable materials in PROPER, labeled containers. • Spill a flammable liquid, wipe it up STAT!

  16. Preventing Fires • Do not clutter rooms, closets, doorways, or traffic areas. • Do NOT block fire exits! • When O2 is being used, post signs and Avoid use of flammable liquids, such as nail polish, alcohol, oils. Remove all smoking materials.

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