Fire Safety
Fire is a combustion that occurs when substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air PPT-SM-FS 2015 2
Fires usually give off bright light, heat, and smoke PPT-SM-FS 2015 3
3% of fatal work injuries in 2012 were caused by fires and explosions PPT-SM-FS 2015 4
The basic fire theory says that fires need four main elements in order to start This is known as the fire tetrahedron The four elements are Fuel Oxygen Heat Chain reaction PPT-SM-FS 2015 5
Your company should train you on fire hazards in the workplace and about what to do if there is a fire at your jobsite If you are expected to fight a fire, you must be trained on the equipment you will use and how to use it safely PPT-SM-FS 2015 6
Safe work practices include Wearing fire/flame retardant clothing (FRC) Using leather gloves to handle hot materials Keeping clothing and tools free of flammable materials Using cotton rather than nylon or polyester Being aware of any welding or cutting operations that could pose fire hazards PPT-SM-FS 2015 7
Fire Extinguishers You must be trained on how to Evaluate how severe a fire is Choose the correct type of fire extinguisher Use an extinguisher in an emergency situation PPT-SM-FS 2015 8
Portable fire extinguishers are used for the beginning stage of a fire PPT-SM-FS 2015 9
Always use a fire extinguisher that is correct for the type of fire you are fighting Class A, B, C, D, and K PPT-SM-FS 2015 10
The Pass Method 1. Pull the pin 2. Aim low and point the extinguisher at the base of the fire 3. Squeeze the lever 4. Sweep back and forth PPT-SM-FS 2015 11
Participate in fire drills They improve your ability to react quickly Take them seriously and practice them as if they are the real thing PPT-SM-FS 2015 12
If your coworker gets burned Cool the burn immediately with clean, cool water Loosen the clothing around the burn Apply a clean, dry dressing Look for signs of shock Get medical treatment as soon as possible Do not try to remove materials melted into the burn PPT-SM-FS 2015 13
If you catch on fire, do not run 1. Drop to the ground 2. Cover your face with your hands 3. Roll until you have smothered the flames PPT-SM-FS 2015 14
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Sign and date this quiz sheet. Circle the letter representing the correct answer to each quiz question below. Name: Date: Fire Safety Safety Meeting Quiz: Fire Safety 1. is a combustion that happens when substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air. A. Heat B. Fire C. Weather D. Ice 2. The four main elements of a fire are fuel, oxygen, heat, and. A. A work permit B. A chain reaction C. Wind D. Rain 3. Use the method to extinguish a fire. A. PASS B. BSEE C. OSHA D. ANSI 4. Portable fire extinguishers are used for the stage of a fire. A. Middle B. Final C. Rescue D. Beginning 7. should train you on the fire hazards in the workplace. A. NIOSH B. Your company C. OSHA D. A welder 8. If you catch on fire, drop to the ground, cover your face with your hands, and. A. Roll until you have smothered the flames B. Stand in place C. Do jumping jacks D. Run as fast as possible 9. improve your ability to react quickly if there is a fire. A. Fire drills B. JSAs C. Leather gloves D. Medical evaluations 10. If your coworker gets burned, cool the burn immediately with water. A. Unsterilized B. Hot C. Clean, cool D. Freezing cold 5. Safe work practices for fires include wearing and using leather gloves to handle hot materials. A. JSA B. PAR C. FRC D. CPR 2015 PEC Safety, Inc. 6. use a fire extinguisher that is correct for the type of fire you are fighting. A. Always B. Never C. Maybe D. Occasionally QUIZ-SM-Fire Safety OCT 2015
Instructors: The following key shows the answers for the Fire Safety safety meeting quiz. 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. A Safety Meeting Answer Keys: Fire Safety 10. C 2015 PEC Safety, Inc. KEY-SM-Fire Safety OCT 2015
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