Fire Safety.ppt

Fire safety

1. Fire Safety Training

2. GoodDay Everybody!!

3. What we are going to learn?
What “fire” is?
Classifications of fire.
Leading fire causes.
Types of portable fire extinguishers.
Limitations of portable fire extinguishers
Precautions to be taken while fire fighting
Making the “right” decision.
How to use a portable fire extinguisher ?

4. What is Fire?
A rapid chemical reaction.
The self-sustaining
process of rapid
oxidation of a fuel,
which produces
heat and light.

5. Extinguishment Theory
•Removing Heat
•Removing Fuel
•Reducing Oxygen
WILL
•Slow down Chemical
Chain Reaction
FireTriangle

6. Classification of Fire
Class Aor Ordinary Combustibles
This includes fuels such
as wood,paper, plastic,
rubber, and cloth.
Green Triangle

7. Classification of Fire
Class Bor Flammable and
Combustible Liquids and Gases
This includes all hydrocarbon
and alcohol based liquids and
gases that will support combustion.
Red Square

8. Classification of Fire
Class Cor Electrical
This includes all fires involving
energizedelectrical equipment.
Blue Circle

9. Classification of Fire
Class D
or Combustible Metals
Examples of these types of
metals are: zirconium,
titanium, potassium, and
magnesium.
D
Yellow
Star

10. SomeCauses of Fire ?
Electricity Improper Storage
Housekeeping Heaters
Careless smoking Construction
Flammable Liquids Combustible Liquids
Machinery Unattended Cooking
Prevention is the best way to
fight a fire!

11. Different Types of
Extinguishers
The common type of fire extinguishers :
Pressurized Water
Carbon Dioxide
Dry Chemical Powder
Mechanical Foam

12. All Purpose Water
Use on CLASS A fires
Water Pressurized by Co2
gas
Wood, paper, cloth, trash

13. Carbon Dioxide
Use on CLASS B and CLASS
C fires
Hard, plastic horn
Flammable liquids, oil, gas,
grease
Electrical, energized
electrical equipment

14. Multi-Purpose Dry
Chemical
Use on CLASS A,
CLASS B, and
CLASS C fires
Fine powder under
pressure
Pressure gauge
present

15. Type of
Extinguisher
How It Works A B C D
Water Reduces temperature √
NEVER
CO2 Displaces oxygen √ √
Dry Chemical Binds oxygen √ √ √
Mech Foam Binds oxygen √ √
Sand
Smothers fire
√
Type of Fire x Type of Fire Extinguishers

16. Limitations
Water / Foam 30-40 ft. 60 sec.
extinguisher
Dry chemical 5-20 ft. 8-25 sec.
CO2 extinguisher 3-8 ft. 8-30 sec.

17. ‘Quick-Check’
Is It Ready To Use ?
1.Check the gauge. The pressure indicator
should be in the green zone. (CO2
extinguishers do not have pressure
gauges.)
2.The extinguisher should have a current
inspection tag.
3.The pin and handle should be secured
with a plastic tab seal.
4.The extinguisher and hose should be
free of any visible damage.

18. Making That “Right” Decision
To use a Portable Fire Extinguisher
You are trained in the use of extinguishers.
You know what is burning.
Fire is not spreading rapidly.
Smoke and heat has not filled the area.
You have a clear path of escape.
Follow your instincts.

19. Precautions
In your work area, know the location
of:
1. The nearest
emergency exit.
2. A secondary route of
escape.
3. The location of fire
extinguishers.
4. The location of fire
alarm pull stations.

20. Exits & Fire Doors
•Exits and corridors should be kept clear of
equipment and furniture

21. Never go into a unknown area to fight a fire.
Precautions

22. Storage Guidelines
All storage must be at least 5 ft
from electrical panels. In some
emergency situations it will be
necessary to access these panels
quickly.
Maintain at least a 5 ft clearance from heating surfaces, air ducts, heaters,
and lighting fixtures.
Storage of combustible materials in mechanical rooms is prohibited.
Improper Storage
in front of Electrical
Panel
Improper
Mechanical
Room Storage

23. Never allow the fire to
get between you and a
route to escape.
Precautions

24. Stay low, never
try to work
over top the
fire.
Precautions

25. The extinguisher should be mounted
on the wall.
The area in front of the
extinguisher shall be clear. No
obstructions
The pressure gauge should be in the
green zone
The inspection tag should show that
the extinguisher has been inspected
Make sure your extinguisher
can be used in an emergency.

26. Remember The Password
P.A.S.S.
Operation of the fire Extinguisher

27. Pull the pin
This will allow you to
squeeze the handle in
order to discharge the
extinguisher
P

28. Aimthe hose
or nozzle.
Aim at the base of fire
Aiming at the middle will do no
good.
The agent will pass through the
flames.
A

29. Squeezethe Handle / Lever.
S
Squeeze the handle
This will release the pressurized
extinguishing agent

30. S
Sweepthe agent.

31. You are not
expected
to be firefighters !
Do not take
unnecessary risks!

32. Fire Drills
Provide practice and critique of our Fire
Training & Response
Occur on an unannounced basis
Suggested Frequencies
Quarterly in patient areas
Half Yearly in non-patient areas

33. Fire Alarm System
The alarm is activated if it senses smoke, water flow in
sprinkler pipes, or if a manual pull alarm is activated
Manual pull alarms are located throughout the facility and
are red in color
Alarms will continue to sound on the fire floor, and the
floors above and below the fire, until silenced by security
Flashing visual alarms are provided for the hearing
impaired
Security monitors fire alarms 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year
Sprinklers are only activated by heat. Each sprinkler is
discharged independently.

34. Controlling a Fire
Pull the nearest fire alarm and call security, or your designated
emergency contact (i.e., security)
Control a fire with a fire extinguisher until the fire
department arrives
Do not endanger your own safety!
Do not run with burning articles!
Evacuate patients in danger and reassure patients and visitors
that we are responding
Close all doors in the area of the fire
Move combustible items away from the fire
Shut off unnecessary electrical equipment

35. Controlling a Fire
When tackle with a fire, use the acronym RACEto
remember the correct procedures to follow:
Rescue those in immediate danger
Alarm others in the area by activating the
nearest fire alarm
Confine the fire and Call security or your
designated emergency contact
Extinguish the fire if small, or Evacuate

36. Person on Fire
Do not panic or run
If possible, wrap the person in a blanket
If a blanket is not available, roll the person
over from side to side
Keep the injured person as calm as possible

37. Emergency Procedures
Building Evacuation
Proceed to nearest exit in an orderly fashion
Assemble at least 100 feet from building
Provide emergency crews with information about
people still in the building
Provide information to emergency crews about the
reason for evacuation
Neverre-enter a building until instructed to by the
police department, fire department, or EHS staff.

38. Evacuation
Evacuation will be ordered if:
The fire cannot be controlled, or patients, visitors and
employees are in immediate danger
Two types of evacuation:
Lateral-Evacuation through smoke/fire barrier doors to a
safe area on the same floor
Vertical-Evacuation of all occupants on a floor to another
safe floor

39. Preparing for
Evacuation
Move bedfast patients in wheelchairs if possible
Move medical charts with patients and account for
all patients upon departure and arrival
Check evacuation routes in advance to ensure they
are safe

40. Evacuate beyond smoke/fire barrier doors
Do not utilize elevators in areas directly threatened by
fire
When traveling through smoke and/or fire, remember to
keep low, wrap patients in wet blankets and keep faces
covered
Do not run!
Do not open a door into an area where a suspected fire
might be. To check doors:
Brace your shoulder and foot against the door and
slowly open it
If smoke seeps through, close the door
If there is no heat or smoke, proceed to evacuate
Close all doors as you pass
Do not allow anyone to return to the area
Safety Precautions During Evacuation

41. Emergency Procedures
In the Event of Fire
Pull nearest alarm station
Immediately exit the building
If you hear an alarm
DO NOT
assume it is a drill,
your life may depend on it!

42. When NOT to Fight a Fire!
Remember to keep an exit
to your back
Only fight a fire in the
initial stage

43. Most Important
NEVERfight a fire if any of the following apply:
•Don’t have the proper extinguisher
or equipment
•Fire has spread beyond its point of
origin
•Your instincts tell you GET OUT

44. If you have any
Queries / Questions?

45. Thank You ….