PPT-Fire Extinguishers

Team 6 Garrett Ellanson Jeffrey Ethier Sean Tacey Inspection OSHA requires that fire extinguishers be inspected annually and must keep records of this inspection for a year When fire extinguishers are being inspected or recharged a suitable replacement device must be present until the fire extinguisher is returned . Presented by: . Safety and Risk Management Office. The Fire Triangle . The Fire Triangle is a simple model used to understand the ingredients necessary for most fires. . Triangle illustrates a fire requires three elements: . Use . Fire . Extinguisher. Make Up of Fire. Fire is made up of the following . attributes.. 1. . Heat.. 2. . Fuel.. 3. . Oxygen.. Fire is a chemical chain reaction.. If you can remove any one of these you can control or defeat fire.. Unit 5 Safety & Governmental Regulations. Health Science. Ms. Thieman. Fall 2013. Rationale . Fires may occur at any time, as a result of overloaded wiring, smoking, improper chemical storage and various emergencies. Health care providers must recognize and respond to fire risk situations and use caution in protecting clients, families, other workers, as well as safeguarding hospital property and oneself. . Portable Fire Extinguishers. 1. Introduction. Portable fire extinguishers designed to fight:. Small fires. Unusual fires. Fires that cannot be reached quickly with hoselines. Fire extinguishers are valuable tools.. What you will learn. Types . of Fires. Fire . Triangle. Types . of Extinguishers. How . to Use an Extinguisher. Rules for Fires. Types of Fires. Fires Are Classified by the type FUEL they burn.. The 4 Types are:. Fire Safety, at its most basic, is based upon the . principle of keeping fuel sources and ignition sources separate.. The Fire Triangle. Enough. . OXYGEN. . to sustain combustion. Enough. . HEAT. . Course Contents. First Lecture:. Fire Definition.. Fire Causes.. How to suppress Fire.. Codes & Standards.. Hazards Classification. Course Contents. First Lecture(continued):. Fire Fighting Systems. Part I. Firefighter II. Copyright and Terms of Service. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. . These . m. aterials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, except under the following conditions:. Three components. Need all three components to start a fire. Fire extinguishers remove one or more of the components . How Does a Fire Work?. Class A—wood, paper, cloth, trash. Class B—flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease. Fire Safety, at its most basic, is based upon the . principle of keeping fuel sources and ignition sources separate.. The Fire Triangle. Enough. . OXYGEN. . to sustain combustion. Enough. . HEAT. . 29 CFR 1926, Subpart F. . Presented by. : ETTA, OSH Division, 919-807-2875. Employer responsibilities for the development of a fire protection program. Fire classifications. Fire extinguishers and small hose lines. Developed by the:. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. and. Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 2. Learning Points. Learn more about fire and flammable materials. Identify special needs of those in your care during an emergency. Fire Protection – Portable Fire Extinguishers Presented by : ETTA, OSH Division, (919) 807-2875 29 CFR 1910.157 Objectives In this course, we will discuss the following: Scope and application Exemptions This training material presents very important, pertinent information. It should not be assumed, however, that this program satisfies every legal requirement of every state. Some states require the training be developed and delivered by an individual with specific training and experience..