5. fire safety

5. fire safety

• 1.
  FIRE SAFETY TRAINING
• 2.
  COURSE OUTLINE I. FIRESCIENCE II. FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS III. EVACUATION PLAN IV. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS V. OTHER FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION
• 3.
  FIRE SCIENCE
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  FIRE SCIENCE What elementsare needed to start a fire?
• 5.
  The Fire Triangle
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  FIRE SCIENCE FUEL CANBE  LIQUID: Grease, Oil, Fuel;  SOLID: Wood, Paper, Metal;  GAS: Natural Gas, Propane, Acetylene.
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  CLASS “A” FIRES- Ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth.
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  CLASS “B” FIRES- Flammable liquids such as oil, grease
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  CLASS “C” FIRES- Energized electrical equipment
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  CLASS “D” FIRES- Flammable Metals
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  FIRE SCIENCE What issmoke?
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  FIRE SCIENCE WHAT ISTHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMBUSTIBLE AND FLAMMABLE MATERIAL? Combustible material has a flashpoint of 100 F or above Flammable material has a flashpoint below 100 F
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  FIRE SCIENCE
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  FIRE SCIENCE
• 15.
  REGARDING FIREFIGHTING, MSDSs TELLYOU IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE CHEMICALS OR PRODUCTS YOU STORE!
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  FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
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  FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS SOME HAZARDSTO LOOK FOR IN YOUR WORKPLACE
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  EXAMPLES • Locked orblocked exits (common hazard) • Trash or debris Electrical hazards Cooking hazards Chemical, Gas Cylinders/ System, and Labs • Smoking Areas • Exit Signs Blocked exits/isles/hallways • Fire extinguisher hazards • Emergency lighting hazards • Emergency stairway doors blocked or propped open
• 19.
  FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
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  FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS REMEMBER The bestway to fight fire is to prevent it
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  FIRE EVACUATION PLAN
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  EVACUATION PLAN COMPONENTS OFAN EVACUATION PLAN • Emergency Control Committee - develops plan • Emergency Crews - administer plan • Escape routes - primary & secondary • Maps - posted indicating escape routes, first aid kits and extinguishers
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  FIRE EVACUATION PLAN WHATTO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
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  FIRE EVACUATION PLAN •Don’t panic • Try to find a secondary exit • Feel doors for heat with your hand • If the door is hot, don’t open it! • If you can’t find another exit, stay where you are WHAT TO DO IF YOU SHOULD BECOME TRAPPED IN A BUILDING
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  EVACUATION PLAN …are conductedat least once each year, but some agencies may require them more frequently. FIRE DRILLS…
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  EVACUATION PLAN FIRE DRILLS…cont. Remember to DOCUMENT: • Date & time • Employees & visitors present • Outside meeting location • Headcount • Time of entire drill
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  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS KNOW WHEREFIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE LOCATED IN YOUR WORKPLACE LEARN HOW TO USE THEM FFECTIVELY NEVER LEAVE AN EXTINGUISHED FIRE UNATTENDED
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  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS •Extinguisher locatedin designated place? •Obstructions to access or visibility? •Operating Instructions on nameplate legible & facing outward? •Seals & tamper indicators in place & intact? INSPECTION PROCEDURES
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  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Extinguisher RatingSystem
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  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TYPES OFEXTINGUISHERS: Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
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  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TYPES OFEXTINGUISHERS: Stored pressure dry powder (ABC)
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  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TYPES OFEXTINGUISHERS: Clean agent type extinguishers (Halon)
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  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IMPORTANT TOREMEMBER Ensure that each area has the proper type fire extinguisher!
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  OTHER FEATURES OFFIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLERS
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  TYPES OF CONTROLVALVES
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  OTHER FEATURES OFFIRE PROTECTION ALARMS
• 38.
  OTHER FEATURES OFFIRE PROTECTION DETECTORS & STOBES
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  OTHER FEATURES OFFIRE PROTECTION FIRE DOORS
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  OTHER FEATURES OFFIRE PROTECTION SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
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  THE END! THANK YOUFOR ATTENDING!