1. Part 2 Fire Extinguishers and Emergency Planning
FIRE SAFETY
Part 2
Fire Extinguishers and Emergency Planning
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Today we are going to talk about fire extinguishers, emergency planning, and what you are expected to do in case of a fire. ▼

2. Fire Extinguishers Water Carbon dioxide Dry-chemical Dry powder
Different types of fire extinguishers are designed to fight different kinds of fire.
The four most common types of fire extinguishers are: ▼
Water ▼
Carbon dioxide ▼
Dry chemical, often referred to as multi-purpose, ▼
and Dry powder ▼
Water
Carbon dioxide
Dry-chemical
Dry powder

3. Water Extinguishes fires involving ordinary combustibles materials:
cardboard & paper
cloth
trash
wood
Water extinguishers put out fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as: ▼
Cardboard and paper
Cloth
Trash
and Wood ▼
Water extinguishers will have this icon on the label.
Think of A as standing for “ash” ▼
A = ash

4. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Flammable liquids: oils Electrical equipment:
gasoline
paints and solvents
Electrical equipment:
fuse boxes
electrical wiring
computers
Carbon Dioxide or CO2- extinguishers put out fires involving:▼
Flammable liquids such as:
Oils
Gasoline
and Paints and Solvents ▼
These materials are indicated by this icon on the label. Think of B as standing for “barrel”.
CO2 extinguishers also put out fires involving: ▼
Electrical Equipment such as:
Fuse boxes
Electrical wiring
Computers and other energized electrical equipment.
These materials are indicated by this icon ▼ on the label. Think of C as standing for “circuits”. ▼
B = barrel
C = circuits

5. Dry-chemical Also called “multi-purpose” extinguishers
Ordinary combustibles
Flammable liquids
Electrical equipment
Dry-chemical extinguishers – also called multi-purpose extinguishers are suitable for use on fires involving: ▼
Ordinary combustibles ▼
Flammable liquids ▼
and Electrical equipment ▼
Multi-purpose extinguishers will have all 3 icons on the label. ▼

6. Dry Powder Metal chips, turnings, shavings Combustible metals:
Magnesium
Aluminum
Titanium
Dry powder extinguishers contain sodium chloride and are suitable for use on fires involving: ▼
Metal chips, turnings or shavings of ▼
Combustible metals such as
Magensium
Aluminum
and, Titanium▼
Dry powder extinguishers are usually painted yellow and have an icon with the letter D on the label. ▼

7. Monthly Checks Tamper seal is intact Pull pin is present
Cylinder pressure is adequate
(needle in the green area of the dial)
Fire extinguishers should be checked monthly to make sure that they will work properly. ▼
Make sure that:
The tamper seal is intact, ▼
The pull pin is present ▼
And the cylinder pressure indicator is within the green area.
Some extinguishers do not have a pressure gauge.
When the seal and the pin are in place, assume that the pressure is adequate. ▼

8. Fire extinguishers in the shop
Visible & marked locations
Not blocked or obstructed
In good condition
Suitable for the environment
Fire extinguishers present in the shop must be: ▼
Placed in visible and marked locations ▼
Not blocked or obstructed ▼
In good condition. Not like the one you see in this photo. ▼
Suitable for the environment in which they are used and materials that may catch fire. ▼

9. How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
This short video shows how to use a fire extinguisher correctly. ▼
(1 min 6 seconds)
1 min 6 sec

10. How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Pull the pin
Aim at the base
Squeeze the handle
Sweep the nozzle from side to side P A S
Now let’s review how to use a fire extinguisher:
First, Pull the pin. ▼
Then, Aim the nozzle or hose at the base of the fire. ▼
Squeeze the handle or levers to release the extinguishing agent. ▼
Sweep the nozzle from side to side, aiming at the base of the fire, until the fire is out. ▼
When using a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS ▼

11. When to Fight a Fire Use a fire extinguisher only if:
911 has been called
You’ve been trained on how to use an extinguisher
The fire is contained
You have an escape route
Your instincts tell you it is OK
In case of a fire, you should use a fire extinguisher only if ▼
911 has been called ▼
You’ve been trained on how to use a fire extinguisher ▼
The fire is small and easily contained ▼
You have an escape route.
This means the fire should not be between you and the exit. ▼
Your instincts tell you it is OK.
If you don’t feel comfortable using the fire extinguisher – DON’T.
DISCUSSION: remind students what they are required to do if there is a fire in the shop. ▼

12. Emergency Exits Easily accessible and not blocked
Not locked from the inside
Marked with an illuminated sign
In case of a fire, you may need to evacuate the building using emergency exits.
These exits should always be: ▼
Easily accessible and not blocked. ▼
Not locked from the inside when the shop is occupied. ▼
Marked with an illuminated sign that remains lit even when the power goes out. ▼
Know where the emergency exits are located in your shop! ▼
KNOW WHERE EMERGENCY EXITS ARE LOCATED!

13. Emergency Planning Procedures - what to do in case of: Fire
Workplace accidents
Medical emergency
Severe weather
Large spills
Every business should have an emergency plan that includes procedures that inform you what to do in case of a:
Fire
Workplace accident
Medical emergency (such as a heart attack or loss of consciousness)
Severe weather (such as tornadoes)
or Large chemical spills
DISCUSSION: remind student what are they required to do in case of different types of emergency situations while on campus or in the shop.
Know what is expected of you. ▼

14. Summary Fire extinguishers are of different types
PASS = Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep
Fire extinguishers must be easy to find and not blocked
Emergency exits must be unlocked and accessible
Emergency plans tell you what to do in specific situations
In summary: ▼
There are different types of fire extinguishers ▼
When using a fire extinguisher remember the acronym PASS = Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep ▼
Fire extinguishers must be visible and not blocked ▼
Emergency exits must be unlocked and accessible ▼
Emergency plans tell you what to do in specific situations ▼

15. Questions?
Do you have any questions? ▼

16. End of Part 2 – Fire Extinguishers and Emergency Planning
This is the end of the module on Fire Safety in collision shops.