Fire Safety

Triangle: Oxidizer, Ignition, Fuel Electrical Safety

Types of Fire Hazards
1.) Class A ordinary combustible 1.) Electrical Shock
2.) Class B flammable/combustible liquids 2.) Electrical Explosions
3.) Class C electrical equipment 3.) Electrical Burns
4.) Class D combustible metals Threats
5.) Class K cooking oil and fats 1.) Explosions
Material Safety Data Sheets 2.) Fire
* Fire Prevention 3.) Electrecution
* Safe Storage Electrical Safety Equipment
* Handling Procedures Voltage Tester
* Spill Cleanup Procedures Continuity Tester
* Proper Labelling Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter (VOM)
Fire Protection Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
1.) Fire Extinguisher Steps
a.) Class A 1.) De-energize disconnect from source
b.) Class ABC displaces O2 & Halon 1211 2.) Lockout and Tagout Lock the system in safe mode and
c.) Class BC - air tag them
2.) Sprinkler -Purpose of lockout
a.) mist Time of application
b.) halon Authorized person
Associations and Agencies
1.) National Fire Protection Association Codes for usage 3.) Test/Check - check if de-energized
2.) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Portable Electrical Tools and Cords
working conditions Check for:
3.) Bureau of Fire Protection national policies related to Loose wiring
firefighting and protection Deformed or missing pins
Threats Damage to outer jacket
1.) Fire Damage to insulation
2.) Smoke Signs of internal damage
Standards and Procedures Steps
1.) Storage and Handling Flammable storage containers 1.) Turn off power
2.) Dispensing 2.) Dont touch victim
3.) Labelling 3.) Calm victim
4.) Fighting Fires 4.) Dont put out fire
Case Analysis 5.) Call Services
1.) Incipient stage fire baby fire
2.) Interior Structural Firefighting
3.) Exit Safety