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FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

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AIM Learning outcome

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Fire Safety Measures Summary
AIM
Introduction

This aim of this Fire Safety Measures trining is to


improve the knowledge regarding the causes of fire
or fire hazards in the workplace, and to teach you
proper fire fighting & emergency evacuation
procedures in the event of fire.
Learning Outcome
Learning Outcome

Learners with Understand:


How Fires are Initiated.
How Fires are Classified.
Extinguisher Responsibilities.
How to Identify the Proper Fire Extinguisher.
How to Inspect a Fire Extinguisher.
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher.
What to do in the event of Fire
FIRE SAFETY MEASURES.
FIRE TRIANGLE
What are the most common causes of fires?

• Neglect or misuse of electrical equipment


• Careless disposal of smokers’ materials
• Cooking equipment either through faults or careless use
• Portable heating appliances
• Deliberate acts by people including arson
• Children playing with matches
• Hot works or work equipment
• Static Charge KEY Point
The most common causes of
workplace fires are deliberate acts.
Static Charge

• Static electricity is an imbalance of electric


charges within or on the surface of a
material.

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Types of Fire
Types of Fire Extinguisher
Incompatible Extinguisher

• It is important to use the right type of


extinguisher on the specific class of fire to avoid
personal injury or damage to property. The
wrong type of extinguisher could cause
• Electrical shock,
• Explosion, or
• Spread the fire.

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Types of Fire Extinguisher
Types of Fire Extinguisher
Types of Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguisher Inspection
USE of Fire Extinguisher

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USE of Fire Extinguisher

 PULL THE PIN


USE of Fire Extinguisher

 AIM THE EXTINGUISHER AT THE BASE


OF THE FLAMES.
USE of Fire Extinguisher

 SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER WHILE


HOLDING THE EXTINGUISHER
UPRIGHT.
USE of Fire Extinguisher

 SWEEP SIDE TO SIDE


Firefighting

Only attempt to fight the fire if:

• The alarm has been raised


• The Emergency Services have
been contacted
• The fire is not spreading and is confined
• You have a clear escape route path not
threatened by fire
• You have selected the KEY Point
correct extinguisher.
You must have received
practical training.
Firefighting

Do not attempt to fight the fire if:

• You need more than one extinguisher


• The room is filling with smoke
• You do not have a clear escape route
• Gas cylinders or chemicals are involved
• Your efforts are not reducing the size
of the fire
• You do not have the correct extinguisher
• You have not been trained to use a fire
extinguisher.
Emergency Evacuation In the event of fire
Summary
Summary

 Understand the Fire Triangle


 Understand the Classes of Fire
 Understand the types of FE & Usage
 Understand how to operate FE
 Always advised to fight the fire only when
you confident and considered as safe.

Always check the direction of


fire before fighting the fire.
QUIZ

Which of the following is a component part of the


triangle of fire?

A. Sounding of the fire alarm


B. Supporter of combustion (oxygen)
C. Accidental act by a person
D. Deliberate act by a person
QUIZ

What does the “PASS” acronym stand for regarding the use
of a fire extinguisher?

a) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep


b) Point, Assess, Secure, Stop
c) Prepare, Assess, Strike, Secure
d) Press, Activate, Stream, Spray
QUIZ

Which class of fire involves gases?

A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
E. Class F
QUIZ
Which type of Fire Extinguisher to use?
1)
2)
Wood,
3) Oils
4) Electrical
General
&
paper
fats
fibres
& fabrics
& paints
flammable liquids
?

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