OSHA Standards: 1910.157 1910.38 Registration and Sign in. Evacuation Plan Breaks Instructor Handout Materials What is Fire? Classes of Fire Types of Fire Extinguishers OSHA Regulations How and When to use a Fire Extinguisher. Other types of Emergencies Quiz Webster – A rapid, persistent chemical reaction that releases heat and light.
▪ Incipient Stage: First stage of the burning process in a confined space in which the substance being oxidized is producing some heat, but the heat has not spread to other substances nearby. During this stage, the oxygen content of the air has not been significantly reduced. ▪ Free Burning Stage: The early stage of a fire during which fuel and oxygen are virtually unlimited. This stage is characterized by a rapidly increasing release of heat. ▪ Smoldering/Decay Stage: Stage of fire development when fuel is cosumed and energy release diminishes, and temperatures decrease. During this stage the fire goes from ventilation controlled to fuel controlled. Backdraft is possible. ▪ Wood ▪ Paper ▪ Clothing ▪ Bedding ▪ Curtains ▪ Furniture ▪ Some Plastics Symbol for Class A fire extinguishers ▪ Gasoline ▪ Oil ▪ Solvents ▪ Alcohols ▪ Fuel Oil ▪ Kerosene ▪ Diesel ▪ Propane ▪ Any liquid that gives off a vapor that can ignite.
▪ Toasters ▪ Coffee makers ▪ Computers ▪ Lights ▪ Outlets ▪ Cords ▪ Batteries ▪ The list goes on and on
Water Pump Tank Stored Pressure Dry Chemical Sodium Bicarbonate (class B & C fires) Potassium Bicarbonate (class B & C fires) Potassium Chloride (class B & C fires) Ammonium Phosphate (class A, B and C)
Carbon Dioxide (Class B & C Fires) Foam - AFFF (Class B fires only) Foam – Class A Halotron 1 (A, B and C fires)
Metal Class D Fires MET-L-X Powder Na-X Powder G-1 Powder/Metal Guard Powder Lith-X Powder Ternary Eutectic Chloride Powder Boralon Copper Powder
29CFR 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguisher Placement of Portable Fire Extinguishers Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing Training ▪ Placement of Fire Extinguishers: ▪ Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing ▪ Training: First exit the hazard area Call 911 from another room or building You should only use a fire extinguisher on a fire that is in the incipient stage (in the beginning) Select the proper type of fire extinguisher Remain Calm
Class A Fires: Housekeeping Dry Foliage Class B Fires: Hot Engines Smoking Storage Bonding
Class C Fires: Extension Cords Exposed Light Bulbs Motors Circuit Breakers Fuses Overloading of circuits Class D Fires: Housekeeping Maintenance General Fire Prevention. Maintenance Elevators Clear Exits Coat Racks
Upon notification, employees should seek shelter inside immediately. Check the Evacuation Plan as to where the Tornado shelter is for your building. Thunder Storms: can produce… –Tornadoes –Lightning –Strong Winds –Flash Flooding –Hail Tornadoes… –Cause an average of 70 fatalities and 1500 injuries each year. –Produce wind speeds in excess of 250 mph. –Can be one mile wide and stay on the ground over 50 miles. Lightning… –Cause an average of 80 fatalities and 300 injuries each year. –Occurs with all thunderstorms. Strong Wind… –Can exceed 100 mph. –Can cause damage equal to a tornado. –Can be extremely dangerous to aviation. Flash Flooding… –Is the #1 cause of deaths associated with thunderstorms more than 140 fatalities each year. Process Safe Shutdown. Evacuate in Place. Who should be the last one out? Once out side stay in one group or area so that the Evacuation Coordinator can conduct an accurate head count. Visitors: Employees who have visitors, are responsible for them. Call 911 Administer First Aid Filling the appropriate injury reports such as: Workers Comp., Greene County Injury Report. Know how to call for assistance. Know the evacuation procedures. Take a head count once the building has been evacuated. Liaison with the emergency crews. Fire Bomb Threat Severe Weather HazMat Spill Law Enforcement Emergency Bells Horns Lights All of the Above Automatic Fire Alarm –auto dialer (911)