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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The ABC’s. Disclaimer.

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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

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  1. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS The ABC’s

  2. Disclaimer The information presented in this presentation has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and is intended to be a tool to assist and guide you in building your own presentation. This program may not address all the hazardous conditions or unsafe acts that may exist. For that reason, SPIN cautions users to confirm accuracy and compliance with the latest standards and best practices. Local, State/Provincial and Federal regulations take precedence over this material. Implementation of any practices suggested by this program is at your sole discretion, and SPIN will have no liability to any party for any damages including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, special or consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the information provided or its use.

  3. The Fire Triangle In order to understand how fire extinguishers work, you first need to know a little bit about fire. Essentially, fire extinguishers put out fire by taking away one or more elements of the fire triangle.

  4. TYPES OF FIRES CLASS A - Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics CLASS B - Oil, gas grease, flammable liquids CLASS C - Electrical, Energized electrical equipment Most fire extinguishers will have a label telling you what kind of fire the extinguisher is for.

  5. Fire extinguishers inspections • Shell must be in good condition • no dents or rust • Must be fully charged • check pressure gauge • Pin must be in place • Proper type of fire extinguisher for potential hazard

  6. All Purpose Water FOR CLASS A

  7. FOR CLASS A, B or C FIRES

  8. FOR CLASS A, B or C FIRES

  9. FOR CLASS B or C Fires

  10. FOR CLASS B or C Fires

  11. REMEMBER P.A.S.S. Pull the pin. This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher Aim at the base of the fire. If you aim at the flames (which is frequently the temptation), the extinguishing agent will fly right through and do no good. You want to hit the fuel.

  12. This depresses a button that releases the pressurized extinguishing agent in the extinguisher. Sweep from side to side until the fire is completely out. Start using the extinguisher from a safe distance away, then move forward. Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case it re-ignites. Squeeze the top handle or lever.

  13. As a Safety Professional, SPIN encourages you to submit safety resources that are particularly beneficial to fellow Safety Professionals. We welcome your suggestions and thank you for your input. Please use the following instructions when submitting resources. 1. Please include your full name (first & last) in the subject section of the your email 2. Please include a brief description, name of program and version of any and all files submitted 3. Please use a compression program, like WinZip, when submitting multiple or large files 4 Please include appropriate contact information (name, phone number, etc.) when referring potential new members 5. Include links to safety related URL's in the description section 6. Please send photos and graphic files as 72 dpi jpg, tif or gif files submit all items to:info@spin-safety.org For more information about SPIN visit the web-site at www.spin-safety.org or call 1-800-673-0439

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