PPT-The Cutting Extinguisher

Special Applications CCS Partner meeting September 2013 Anders Trewe Cobra on special applications Navy Coast Guard MIRG Salvage Nuclear Industrial Maritime Navy Firefighting onboard own ship. In early 1990, Rache Corporation began developing laser technology to accurately cut thin metal shapes. 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: . 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. . . . Fires can either be extinguished by . smothering. the flames with a fire blanket or clothing ( . removing the oxygen. ) or by using a . fire extinguisher. ( . removing the heat. ). To use a fire extinguisher properly, it must be . At left, an unobstructed extinguisher hung on the wall with the directions facing out. Above, note that the pin is securely in place. Right, the gauge is in the operable p osition reen zone ) . 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. . Step by Step Approach. No obstruction to access or visibility. Look to see if the indicator button is down.. If the button is up remove the unit from service. Visually inspect the hose and nozzle to ensure they are in good condition. . 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.. .. Figure 2.1.1.2 A Small Fire Turns into Large Fire. Most small fires can be easily extinguished, but in some laboratories or chemical stockrooms, small fire can spread rapidly, particularly if there is an explosion that starts the fire. Fire departments will respond “in force” to any fire associated with laboratories and chemicals as shown in this image. (U.S. Chemical Safety Board, T2 Laboratory Investigation). 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. Presented by: . . Risk Management . 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: . 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..