1. SAFETY MEETING

2. “Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety”

3. Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
Extinguishment Theory
Remove Heat
Remove Fuel
Reduce Oxygen
WILL
Inhibit Chemical
Chain Reaction

4. Fuel Classifications
Class A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics—solids that are not metals.
Class B: Flammable liquids—gasoline, oil, grease, acetone. Includes flammable gases.
Class C: Electrical—energized electrical equipment. As long as it’s “plugged in.”
Class D: Metals—potassium, sodium, aluminum, magnesium. Requires Metal-X, foam, and other special extinguishing agents.

5. Extinguisher Common features
Locking pin
Carrying handle / operating lever
Pressure gauge
Label :
Type (Water, C02, Dry Chemical)
Classification (A, B, C)
NFPA capacity Rating
Instructions
Check Tag Date
Discharge nozzle or horn

6. REACT upon discovery of fire or smoke
Remove persons in immediate danger!
Ensure containment of (confine fire/smoke)
Alert everyone in your work area
Contact your Supervisor
Treat ALL fires as DANGEROUS!

7. Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
Some Causes of Fire?
Electrical
Combustibles
Housekeeping
Heat Sources (cutting/ welding)
Flammable & Combustible Liquids
Machinery

8. Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
Quick-Check
Is it Ready To Use?

9. Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
How to use of Fire Extinguisher
The P.A.S.S. Method
It is easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you can remember the acronym PASS, which stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.
Pull the Pin.
This will allow you to operate the extinguisher.

10. Portable Fire Extinguisher
The P.A.S.S. Method Cont.
Aim at the base of the fire.
Point the extinguisher nozzle (or hose) at the base of the fire.
Squeeze the lever above the handle. This discharges the extinguisher agent. Releasing the lever will stop the discharge.

11. Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
The P.A.S.S. Method Cont.
Sweep from side to side.
Moving carefully toward the fire, keep the extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire and sweep back and forth until the flames appear to be out. Watch the fire area. If the fire re-ignites, repeat the process.

12. If equipment catches fire:
De-energize the equipment immediately!
Activate the machine’s fire suppression system.
Remove any combustibles from the area:
If you can without danger to yourself.
Report the fire to others and seek help:
Make sure electrical power is de-energized before you apply water to the equipment.
Make certain that you have a clear path of retreat to a safe area when fire fighting.

18. In Summary Don’t Loose your head, Remain Calm
Approach from upwind side if possible,
With your back to the escape route.
Use Pass,
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
Put the fire out.

19. THANK YOU &
WORK SAFE TODAY