Fire safety Equipment/Systems
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Portable Fire extinguisher should be used
for small fires only. |
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Fire extinguishers are not designed for
use on large and spreading fires. |
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The operator must be trained in the proper
use of extinguisher. |
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There are 3 basic types of Fire extinguishers |
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Class A: |
Ordinary Combustibles such as Paper, Wood, rubbish,
curtains |
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Class B: |
Flammable liquids such as gasoline, oils, solvents,
paints and flammable gases. |
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Class C: |
Electrical Fires involving Class “A”
or Class “B” materials |
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and live electrical power overheated wiring,
fuse boxes, stoves , motors etc |
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