History
-20,000
-30,000
-40,000
-42,800
-30,200 outside or unclassified fires
-8,600 structure fires
-4,100 vehicle fires
-These fires caused $951 million in property damage per year
-fires involving solid materials such as wood, paper or textiles.
1.) Is the Fire too Big
-Fire has not spread Beyond point of origin
2.)Is the Air Safe to breath?
-smoke may be accumulating on the ceiling, but you can see the fire clearly.
3.)Is there a Safe Evacuation Path?
-You have a clear, unobstructed path behind you
1926.150(c)(1)(i)
-A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet.
-Heat
-Fuel
-3,520 (1979) -2,260 (1979)
-1,610 (2007) -870 (2007)
Type B Fire Extinguisher
-fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel or oils.
1.) Is the Fire too Big
-Fire has spread Beyond point of origin
2.)Is the Air Safe to breath?
-you can't see the fire clearly-Hard to breath
3.)Is there a Safe Evacuation Path?
-Not familiar with your surroundings
Yes!?
1926.150(c)(1)(ii) -One 55-gallon open drum of water with two fire pails may be substituted for a fire extinguisher having a 2A rating.
1926.150(a)(1) -Sub-Part F
-The employer shall be responsible for the development of a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of the construction and demolition work, and he shall provide for the firefighting equipment as specified in this sub-part. As fire hazards occur, there shall be no delay in providing the necessary equipment.Type C Fire Extinguisher
-fires involving gases.
-Pull the pin
-Aim the hose
-Squeeze
-Sweep
-2
*Where are they located in the building?
-50,000
-500,000
-1,000,000
-2,000,000
*11.6 Billion
Type D Fire Extinguisher
-fires involving metals
-Make sure that the gauge is in the green
-Check the hose
-Turn the extinguisher over and check for movement
-Monthly/Yearly
Who invented the fire extinguisher?
George William Manby
Type E Fire Extinguisher
fires involving live electrical apparatus
1926.152(a)(1) -
Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used for storage and handling of flammable liquids. Approved safety cans or Department of Transportation approved containers shall be used for the handling and use of flammable liquids in quantities of 5 gallons or less, except that this shall not apply to those flammable liquid materials which are highly viscid (extremely hard to pour), which may be used and handled in original shipping containers. For quantities of one gallon or less, the original container may be used, for storage, use and handling of flammable liquids