Fire Safety Chemistry of Fire Fire burns because
Description: Fire Safety Chemistry of Fire Fire burns because there are three elements present Fuel Heat Oxygen By removing any one element a fire can not occur, or a fire will not be able to sustain combustion Fire Prevention Practices Keep passage
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slide1. Fire Safety<br>
slide2. Chemistry of Fire Fire burns because there are three elements present
Fuel
Heat
Oxygen
By removing any one element a fire can not occur, or a fire will not be able to sustain combustion<br>
slide3. Fire Prevention Practices Keep passage ways and exits clear
Ensure fire extinguishers and fire alarm pull stations are accessible at all times
Place trash in proper receptacles
Ensure that fire doors are not blocked open<br>
slide4. Plan for Fire Emergencies Read & understand the fire evacuation plan for your area
Know the location of at least two emergency exits
Know the location of fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers
Take part in fire drills<br>
slide5. In Case of a Fire Remain calm…..NEVER shout FIRE
Proceed safely to nearest fire exit
Feel surfaces of doors before opening
Crawl to exit if smoke is present in area
Follow instructions of Fire Department
Remember R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S.<br>
slide6. R.A.C.E. for Fire Safety R escue those in immediate danger
A ctivate alarm (Dial 2000) pull alarm
C ontain the fire (close doors)
E xtinguish the fire
MMH Activate Alarms (Dial 1100)<br>
slide7. P.A.S.S. for Fire Extinguisher Use Pull the pin
Aim at base of the fire
Squeeze the handles together
Sweep from side to side<br>
slide8. Classes of Fire Class A- Ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and trash
Class B- Flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, and alcohol
Class C- Electrical equipment such as wiring and appliances
The hospital uses an ABC class extinguisher in the healthcare environment.<br>
slide9. Tobacco Free Campus Medical Center Hospital and Midland Memorial Hospital prohibits smoking or tobacco product use while on any MCH or MMH Campus
Campus means all properties leased or owned in any location by MCH or MMH. This includes the interior of all buildings, parking lots, parked cars, garages and sidewalks.<br>
slide2. Chemistry of Fire Fire burns because there are three elements present
Fuel
Heat
Oxygen
By removing any one element a fire can not occur, or a fire will not be able to sustain combustion<br>
slide3. Fire Prevention Practices Keep passage ways and exits clear
Ensure fire extinguishers and fire alarm pull stations are accessible at all times
Place trash in proper receptacles
Ensure that fire doors are not blocked open<br>
slide4. Plan for Fire Emergencies Read & understand the fire evacuation plan for your area
Know the location of at least two emergency exits
Know the location of fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers
Take part in fire drills<br>
slide5. In Case of a Fire Remain calm…..NEVER shout FIRE
Proceed safely to nearest fire exit
Feel surfaces of doors before opening
Crawl to exit if smoke is present in area
Follow instructions of Fire Department
Remember R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S.<br>
slide6. R.A.C.E. for Fire Safety R escue those in immediate danger
A ctivate alarm (Dial 2000) pull alarm
C ontain the fire (close doors)
E xtinguish the fire
MMH Activate Alarms (Dial 1100)<br>
slide7. P.A.S.S. for Fire Extinguisher Use Pull the pin
Aim at base of the fire
Squeeze the handles together
Sweep from side to side<br>
slide8. Classes of Fire Class A- Ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and trash
Class B- Flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, and alcohol
Class C- Electrical equipment such as wiring and appliances
The hospital uses an ABC class extinguisher in the healthcare environment.<br>
slide9. Tobacco Free Campus Medical Center Hospital and Midland Memorial Hospital prohibits smoking or tobacco product use while on any MCH or MMH Campus
Campus means all properties leased or owned in any location by MCH or MMH. This includes the interior of all buildings, parking lots, parked cars, garages and sidewalks.<br>