SAFETY TRAINING

FIRE

Prepared By : Santosh Jadhav

DOS & DONTS• People requiring special assistance to be taken care of first

• Open windows at the site of fire

• If you are exiting last, close the exit door to prevent spread of smoke and fire

• DO NOT LOCK DOORS

• If fire is small and confined to area where it started, secure fire extinguisher, fight fire

• EVACUATE !! Do not re-enter until an all-clear .

How Fire starts?

• Needs 3 elements to occur

• Fuel-any combustible material

• Oxygen-only needs 16%

• Heat energy - to heat fuel to point of ignition

• Fire Triangle

Fire TriangleTake any one of these factors away, and the fire cannot occur or will be extinguished if it was already burning.

Fire Classification• Fire Classification

• Class A-ordinary combustible or fibrous material such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber and some plastics

• Class B-Flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, paint thinners and propane

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• Class C-Energized electrical equipment, such as appliances, motors, computers, heaters, switches, panel boxes and power tools.

• Class D-These metals burn at high temperatures and give off sufficient oxygen to support combustion. They may react violently with water/chemicals and must be handled with care.

Do’s and Don’ts for Class A and Class B combustibles

• Class A-Ordinary Combustibles

• Keep storage and working areas free of trash

• Place oily rags in covered containers

• Class B-Flammable liquids or gases

• Store flammables in proper racks or fume cupboards

• Keep flammable liquids stores in tightly closed, spill-proof containers

• Store flammable liquids away from spark-producing sources

• Use flammable liquids only in well-ventilated areas

Do’s and Don’ts for Class C combustibles

• No old wiring, worn insulation and broken fittings

• Keep motors clean

• Use only approved extension cords

• Investigate any appliance or electrical equipment that smells strange

• Unusual odors can be the first sign of fire

• Power outlets near water should be taken care of

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•Don’t overload wall outlets

•Do not place cords under rugs or furniture

•Cords are only for temporary use

•Do not create electrical hazards

•Cords can overheat and cause a

• Class A

• Cooling the material with water, and soaking to prevent re-ignition

• Class B

• By removing oxygen, will extinguish flammable liquids, greases or gas.

• Class C

• ABC or Carbon Dioxide .

• DO NOT USE WATER.

Remember!

• Do not Fight fire alone!

• Do not work alone in chemical labs

• If fire is spreading beyond the spot where it started, call emergency

• You need escape exit if fire spreads!

• Never fight fire alone if you don’t have adequate help and equipment