Fire Safety, Prevention, and Evacuation Training.pdf

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1. FIRE SAFETY, PREVENTION, & EVACUATION TRAINING
2. Introduction • Fire is one of the most common serious hazards that you can face in a typical workplace. While proper procedures and training can minimize the chances of an accidental fire, you must still be prepared to deal with a fire emergency should it occur. • This program will help teach you the basics about fire extinguishers - proper types, how to use them, when and when not to use them as well as the proper procedures to follow should a fire occur. • For further guidance contact your administrator or Regulatory Compliance Coordinator.
3. How Does a Fire Work? • Three components • Need all three components to start a fire • Fire extinguishers remove one or more of the components
4. Types of Fires • Class A - Wood, paper, cloth, trash • Class B - Flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease • Class C - Electrical, energized electrical equipment • Class D - Combustible metals
5. Different Kinds of Extinguishers The 4 most common fire extinguishers: 1. All Purpose Water a) Water fire extinguishers are only suitable for Class A (solid burning) fires. Using water to cool and therefore extinguish the fire is the simplest way to combat fires. b) However, water is not safe to use on any other class of fire. 2. Carbon Dioxide a) CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguishers are for class B and C fires. They don't work very well on class A fires because the material usually reignites. CO2 extinguishers have an advantage over dry chemical in that they leave behind no harmful residue. That makes them a good choice for an electrical fire involving a computers or other delicate instruments. b) Note that CO2 is a bad choice to use for flammable metal fires because CO2 reacts with these materials. CO2 extinguishers are not approved for class D fires!
6. Different Kinds of Extinguishers, Cont. 3. Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical a) Dry chemical extinguishers are useful for either class ABC or class BC fires (check the label) and are your best all around choice for common fire situations. They have an advantage over CO2 and "clean agent" extinguishers in that they leave a blanket of non- flammable material on the extinguished material which reduces the likelihood of reignition. They also make a terrible mess - but if the choice is a fire or a mess, take the mess! b) Note that there are two kinds of dry chemical extinguishers: • Type BC fire extinguishers contain sodium or potassium bicarbonate. • Type ABC fire extinguishers contain ammonium phosphate. 4. Dry Powder a) Metal/Sand Extinguishers are for flammable metals (class D fires) and work by simply smothering the fire. The most common extinguishing agent in this class is sodium chloride, but there are a variety of other options. b) You should only need a Class D unit if you are working with flammable metals. Each kind of extinguisher has a specific use!
7. All Purpose Water • Use on CLASS A fires • Pressurized water • Pressure gauge present
8. Carbon Dioxide • Use on CLASS B and CLASS C fires • Hard, plastic nozzle • No pressure gauge
9. Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical • Use on CLASS A, CLASS B, and CLASS C fires • Fine powder under pressure • Pressure gauge present
11. P.A.S.S. Method Pull the pin This will allow you to squeeze the handle in order to discharge the extinguisher
12. P.A.S.S. Method Aim at the base of the fire Aiming at the middle will do no good. The agent will pass through the flames.
13. P.A.S.S. Method Squeeze the handle This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent
14. P.A.S.S. Method Sweep side to side Cover the entire area that is on fire. Continue until fire is extinguished. Keep an eye on the area for re- lighting.
15. When NOT to Fight a Fire! • Remember to keep an exit to your back • Only fight a fire in the incipient stage NEVER fight a fire if any of the following apply: • Don’t have the proper extinguisher or equipment • Fire has spread beyond its point of origin • Your instincts tell you GET OUT
16. Emergency Procedures In the Event of Fire that cannot be managed and extinguished, Immediately exit the building Always assume fire drills are not a drill and are considered live. Your life may depend on it!
17. Emergency Procedures Building Evacuation • Proceed to nearest exit in an orderly fashion • Assemble at least 100 feet from building following policy and procedure guidelines • Notify Emergency Services (911) and report the emergency to the AODE administrator • Provide emergency crews with information about people still in the building • Provide information to emergency crews about the reason for evacuation • Never re-enter a building until instructed to by the police department, fire department, or EHS staff.