FireSafetyPowerPoint-A-State.pptVIP

Fuel Any combustible material – solid, liquid or gas Oxygen The air we breathe is about 21% oxygen – fire needs only 16% oxygen Heat The energy necessary to increase the temperature of fuel to where sufficient vapors are given off for ignition to occur Each of these three elements must be present at the same time to have a fire. A fire will burn until one or more of the elements is removed. There are 4 classes of fire: Class A Ordinary combustibles or fibrous material, such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and some plastics. Class B Flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, paint thinners and propane. Class C Energized electrical equipment, such as appliances, switches, panel boxes and power tools. Class D Certain combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium, and sodium. Class ? Ordinary Combustibles: To Prevent Fires Keep storage and working areas free of trash. Place oily rags in covered containers. Class ? Flammable liquids or gases: Don’t refuel gasoline-powered equipment in a confined space, in the presence of an open flame, or while the equipment is hot. Keep flammable liquids stored in a tightly closed container and away from spark producing sources.  Use flammable liquids only in well ventilated areas. Class ? Electrical Equipment: Never install a fuse rated higher than specified for the circuit. Investigate any appliance or electrical equipment that smells strange. Unusual odors can be the first sign of a potential fire. Utility lights should always have some type of wire guard over them. Class ? Flammable metals: Knowledge of the properties of the metals and using good judgment and common sense will assist you in controlling or avoiding potential fires/reactions. Check the location of fire alarms and know how they work. Learn your building evacuation plan. Know where your two nearest exits are located. Learn how doors swing and where stairs lead. Make sure nothing blocks fire pulls