PPT-Fire Protection – Portable Fire Extinguishers Presented by

Fire Protection Portable Fire Extinguishers Presented by ETTA OSH Division 919 8072875 29 CFR 1910157 Objectives In this course we will discuss the following Scope and application Exemptions. 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. . 1 ABC s A fire extinguisher is a storage container for an extinguishing agent such as water or chemicals. It is designed to put out a small fire — not a big one. An extinguisher is labeled acc Regis College Department of Public Safety. Fire Extinguishers are your first line of defense against a fire when they are in their proper placements and in working condition. Fire Extinguishers should not be used as door props. 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. . Cordelia Fire District. Prepared by: Bryan Thompson. Overview. What is a fire extinguisher?. Classes of extinguishers. Closer look at the extinguishers we use at CFD. Extinguisher Maintenance . What is a fire extinguisher?. 29 CFR 1910.157(g). . Bobby Galinsky. QHSE . Instructor. Basic Fire Protection. The prevention of one fire makes your training program very worthwhile, not to mention cost effective.. Basic Fire Protection. 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:. Learning Objective 3. 7. –. 2. Fire extinguishers are rated according to performance capability.. 7. –. 3. (Cont.). Fire extinguishers are rated according to performance capability.. 7. –. 4. Fire extinguishers rated for multiple classes of fire are identified by a combination of letters.. 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. and Protection. Introduction. Fires and explosions kill more than 200 and injure more than 5,000 workers each year. There is a long and tragic history of workplace fires in this country caused by problems with fire exits and extinguishing systems. If portable fire extinguishers are to be for fire control, certain requirements must be met. Only approved portable fire extinguishers can be used. They must be maintained in an operable condition at all times. 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..