Paychex Safety and Loss Control Dept. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING 29 CFR 1910.157.

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING

29 CFR 1910.157

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FOUR CLASSES OF FIRES

• CLASS A FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

– Ordinary combustibles or fibrous materials.• Wood• Paper• Cloth• Rubber

– Travel distance for employees to extinguishers is 75 feet.

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CLASS B FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

• USE ON FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS.

• Gasoline• Kerosene• Paint• Paint thinners• Propane

– Travel distance from class B hazard to any extinguisher is 50 feet.

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CLASS C FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

• USE ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT• Appliances• Switches• Panel Boxes• Power tools

– Travel distance from the class C hazard area to any fire extinguisher is 50 feet.

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CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

• USE ON COMBUSTIBLE METALS

• Magnesium• Titanium• Potassium • Sodium

– Travel distance from the combustible metal working area to fire extinguisher is 75 feet.

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ALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE MAINTAINED:

• FULLY CHARGED AND OPERABLE CONDITIONS.

• CLEAN AND FREE OF DEFECTS.• READILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL

TIMES.

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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND

TESTING• MONTHLY VISUAL INSPECTION.• ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CHECK.• SIX (6) YEAR TEAR DOWN

MAINTENANCE.• TWELVE (12) YEAR HYDROSTATIC TEST.• EXTINGUISHERS ARE PROMPTLY

RECHARGED.• EXTINGUISHERS ARE COMPATIBLE.

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ALL EXTINGUISHERS MUST:

• HAVE AN INSPECTION TAG SHOWING INSPECTED WITHIN PAST 12 MONTHS.

• PIN SEALED TO THE HANDLE.• GAGE SHOWING EXTINGUISHER

FULLY CHARGED.

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ACME FIREEXTINGUISHER

IDENTIFYING THE PROPER FIRE EXTINGUISHER

FIRE EXTINGUISHERMULTI-PURPOSEDRY CHEMICAL

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USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

CHECK THE GAUGE

ACME FIREEXTINGUISHER

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USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

PULL THE PIN

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ACME FIREEXTINGUISHER

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USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER WHILE HOLDING THE EXTINGUISHER UPRIGHT.

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ACME FIREEXTINGUISHER

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ContinuedUSING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

AIM THE EXTINGUISHER AT THE BASE OF THE FLAMES.

SWEEP SIDE TO SIDE.

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TO REMEMBER: USE THE PASS METHOD

•P ULL THE PIN

•A IM THE HANDLE

•S QUEEZE THE HANDLE

•S WEEP FROM SIDE TO SIDE

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A FIRE

• PULL FIRE ALARM OR OTHER MEANS TO EVACUATE BUILDING

• CALL FOR HELP (911)• NEVER ATTEMPT TO FIGHT A FIRE.

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WHEN SHOULD YOU NOT FIGHT A FIRE

If you have no escape route.

If the fire begins to significantly spread.

If the extinguisher proves to be ineffective.

If there is a choice between life and property.

If you’re unsure if you can handle the situation.

If you are injured and it will impede your escape.

If the extinguisher is not designed for the type fire.

If any drums, gases, and like materials are engulfed.

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WHEN SHOULD YOU USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

• YOU HAVE BEEN FULLY TRAINED.• IF YOU FEEL YOU CAN HANDLE

THE SITUATION.• USE ONLY AS A LAST RESORT!

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