What conditions must be met when deciding when to use a fire extinguisher. Encourage people to contact their fire department if they would like fire extinguisher training or have any questions. Employee attempts to extinguish the fire could create larger hazards. Safety training resources including powerpoints, audio presentations, tool box talks, meetings, handouts, and quizzes, all complete with trainers resources for easy training. Know what to do if you find a fire be able to correctly and safely select and use a fire extinguisher. How to use a portable fire extinguisher brought to you by. Water and foamfire extinguishers extinguish the fire by taking away the heat from the fire.
Fire extinguisher training edgerton fire department. Free osha training tutorial portable fire extinguishers understanding their use and limitations duration. If you use the wrong type of fire extinguisher on the wrong class of fire, you. Basic fire extinguisher training course the information contained in this manual was obtained from the international fire service training association ifsta and the national fire protection association nfpa, and is used strictly for training purposes by the department of public.
Most fire extinguishers will have a picture label telling you which types of fires the extinguisher is designed to fight. You can usually find them in hallways, laundry rooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, mechanicalelectrical rooms, and near exit doors. Fire is a rapid chemical reaction of oxidant with fuel. We recommend you make a copy of the handout that comes with. Basic fire extinguisher training course princeton department of. This results in a chemical chain reaction which starts a fire. Crated fire extinguishers put out the fire by using a chemical that does not conduct electricity. The successful use of any type of fire equipment fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, hose lines, nozzles or even apparatus depends upon three elements being in place at the same time. When appropriate, staff, students and faculty members should be trained in the proper and safe use of fire extinguishers.
The class, quantity, and placement of fire extinguishers. Many adults might not know how or when to use fire extinguishers. The following table illustrates the types of extinguishers, fire classes for which each is used and the limitations of each extinguisher. Satisfy oshas training mandate by showing our safework fire extinquishers at work video. You can usually find them in hallways, laundry rooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, mechanicalelectrical rooms, and near. Portable fire extinguishers can be carried to a fire weigh from 5 to 30 pounds have a nfpa class have a nfpa rating the size of fire extinguishers is expressed in weight, more specifically in pounds lbs. Start as far away from the fire as possible always back away from the fire even if it appears to be out. Training documentation all training will be documented and each employees understanding will be subject to a handson test. Remember they have limited capacity and will typically work for about 10 30 seconds depending on size, so use wisely. Fire extinguishers there are different types of fire extinguishers designed to put out the different classes of fire. First, they dont have as much firefighting juice in them as you may think. Pdf handson fire extinguisher training apparatuses.
Safety goggles and gloves lesson plan introduction fire extinguishers are only one element of a complete fire survival plan. All staff must receive appropriate fire safety training as part of their first day induction. This education and awareness program was designed to supplement handson fire extinguisher education and training. Fire extinguisher training yale emergency management. Fire extinguishers in case of fire make sure the fire extinguisher is rated for the type of fire and that you know how to use the extinguisher. Pdf the present article reports an evaluation study of a newly developed fire extinguisher training program that contained a video in arabic. Dry chemical extinguishers put out fire by coating the fuel with a thin layer of dust. The powder also works to interrupt the chemical reaction of fire. These extinguishers are very effective at putting out fire. All you ever wanted to know about fire extinguishers.
Fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response plan, but the primary element is safe escape. October 1, 20 one question i get asked a lot during mockosha inspections is whether or not the federal osha standards for portable fire extinguishers requires employees to do hands on training with extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers just remember pass reference 1910. Its important to help the public understand that with proper training and education, fire extinguishers can save lives and property.
Annual fire extinguisher education and training is required by osha 29 cfr 1910. Actually its a tetrahedron, because there are elements that must be present for a fire to exist. Portable fire extinguisher safety safetyskills online. Most fire extinguishers will have a label which will tell you which types of fire the extinguisher is designed to fight. Every household should have a home fire escape plan and working smoke alarms. Fire extinguisher training may seem simple, but there are many aspects of it that you and your tenants or employees will find beneficial.
Some extinguishers are combination types that can be used on several different types of fires. May 09, 2017 osha fire extinguisher training requirements based on evacuation and fire fighting options listed above. Water extinguishers are for class a fires only, they should not be used on class b or c fires. The material in a class d extinguisher is a foam product that puts out the fire by replacing the oxygen near it. Fire extinguisher training st marys, fetcham, fire extinguisher training. Use the fire extinguisher only if you have attended practical training. The fire extinguisher weight indicates how much extinguishing agent it can hold, not the total weight of the extinguisher. Expert evaluations of two propane fire simulators and airpressurized water extinguishers. This separates the fuel from the oxygen in the air. Portable fire extinguisher national conservation training. First day induction fire safety training the fire safety training of new employees including casual and parttime staff is vitally important. Fires are classified according to the type of fuel that is burning.
The sample form provided below is offered as guidance in the matters that should be covered for general staff. Foam agents also separate the oxygen from the fuel and heat. Newer fire extinguishers use a picturelabeling system to designate which types of fires they are to be used on so users can quickly identify the classes. Fire class of extinguisher extinguisher fire it limitations. Page 3 types of fire extinguishers different types of fire extinguishers are designed to fight different classes of fire.
Second, the discharge distance may not be adequate to keep you safe and the fire at bay. Fighting an lp gas fire requires specialized training that only the fire department can provide. All residents of the home have been evacuated to safety the fire department has been notified. Basic fire extinguisher training course the information contained in this manual was obtained from the international fire service training association ifsta and the national fire protection association nfpa, and is used strictly for training purposes by the department of public safetys bureau of fire prevention. The three mostly commonly used extinguishers on the boston college campus are. Small fire extinguishers with different classifications. Fire extinguishers safety training handout extinguishers are classed by the type fire they can put out. The five classes of fire and the appropriate extinguishers for putting them out. Fire safety in hotels and boarding houses the guide also provides advice on fire precautions which, even if not required by law, it would be prudent for the management to take in order to reduce the risk of fire and to ensure that both staff and guests are protected if a fire occurs. Fire extinguisher locations fire extinguishers are located throughout the workplace and readily accessible in the event of a fire. Such training will be repeated annually for all authorized personnel.
How to inspect, maintain and store fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided for employee use and selected and distributed based on the classes of anticipated workplace fires and on the size and degree of hazard which would affect their use. Fire extinguisher training western carolina university. This powerpoint presentation will give you some knowledge about the fire triangle, the different classification of fires, the different types of fire extinguishers, and give you instruction on how to properly use a fire extinguisher. Extinguishers are classed by the type fire they can put out. Class d extinguishing equipment is marked with a yellow.
For example, a simple water extinguisher might have a label like this, which means it should only be used on. Fire extinguisher ratings numeral fire class range direct index of the size fire the quantity of agent can handle 1a thru 40a a trash wood paper indication of the square foot area of flammable liquid the extinguisher will handle 1b thru 640b b liquids grease c electrical equipment no numeral is used because there are no degrees of. Osha fire extinguisher safety employee information requirements. Carbon dioxide extinguishers are designed for which types of fuels. Our firefighter training and education articles provide a wide range of insights. Osha requirements for portable fire extinguisher training. The kind of fire extinguisher safety training a company will have to provide depends on if they expect the employees to use the extinguishers, and if the company has designated certain employees as those who can use the extinguishers. Only trained and authorized employees are allowed to use fire extinguishers in our facility. Many people in this situation have reported that their mind goes blank. There are basically four different types or classes of fire extinguishers, each of which extinguishes specific types of fire.
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