1. Fires Extinguishers, Fire Emergency Plan, Disaster Plans
Unit 2 Safety
Observing Fire Safety
Fires Extinguishers, Fire Emergency Plan, Disaster Plans
DHO 8 Chapter 14:3

2. Observing Fire Safety
Health care providers must know 3 basic facts about fires:
How they start
How to prevent them
How to respond when they occur

3. Observing Fire Safety Fires need 3 things in order to start:
Oxygen – found in the air
Fuel – any material that will burn
Heat – sparks, matches, flames

4. Observing Fire Safety Causes of fires:
Major cause is carelessness with smoking and with matches.
Other causes: misuse of electricity (overloaded circuits, frayed electrical wires, improperly grounded plugs), improper rubbish disposal, arson, defects in heating systems

5. Observing Fire Safety In case of fire:
Main rule is to remain calm, do not panic
RACE
R: rescue anyone in immediate danger
A: activate the alarm
C: contain/confine the fire
E: extinguish the fire or evacuate the area

6. Fire Extinguishers
Classified according to kind of fire they extinguish
Main classes: A, B, C, and ABC
Many different types are available including: water, CO2, dry chemical, halon

7. Fire Extinguishers Stand 6-10 feet from the near edge of the fire PASS
P: pull the pin
A: aim the extinguisher at the near edge and bottom of the fire (the base)
S: squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher
S: sweep the extinguisher from side to side
(2:50)

8. Preventing Fires Rules for preventing fires: Obey “no smoking” signs
Extinguish matches, cigarettes, and any flammable items completely

9. Preventing Fires Rules for preventing fires:
Dispose of all waste materials in proper containers
Check for damaged cords, improper grounding, and avoid overloading electrical outlets

10. Disaster Plans
In addition to fires, other disasters may occur: tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, bomb threats
In any disaster, stay calm, follow your health care facility policy, provide for the safety of yourself and patients.
Health care workers are legally responsible for familiarizing themselves with disaster policies.

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