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Companies
should ensure there is sufficient number of employees trained to use the
fire extinguishers within each location of the office premises. Sponsored
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It
is important the fire extinguisher operator assesses the fire type and
uses the correct appliance i.e. using a water extinguisher on an
electrical fire may result in electrocution.
To
operate a fire extinguisher (PASS).
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Pull
the safety pin.
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Aim
the hose at the base of the fire standing at a safe distance.
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Squeeze
the lever to discharge the extinguishing agent.
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Sweep
the hose from side to side until the fire has been extinguished. Watch
the area in case of re-ignition.
The
most common type of fire extinguisher found in an office premises are;
Water
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Class A fires
(fire involving solids) i.e. paper, wood, cloth, plastics, etc.
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Danger of
electric shock if used on electrical appliances.
AFFF (Aqueous
Film Forming Foam)
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Class A fires
(fire involving solids) i.e. paper, wood, cloth, plastics, etc.
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Class B fires
(fire involving liquids) i.e. grease, fats, oils, paint, petrol, etc.
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Danger of
electric shock if used on electrical appliances.
Foam
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Class B fires
(fire involving liquids) i.e. grease, fats, oils, paint, petrol, etc.
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Danger of
electric shock if used on electrical appliances.
CO2
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Class B fires
(fire involving liquids) i.e. grease, fats, oils, paint, petrol, etc.
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Safe if used
on electrical appliances.
Dry Powder
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Class A fires
(fire involving solids) i.e. paper, wood, cloth, plastics, etc.
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Class B fires
(fire involving liquids) i.e. grease, fats, oils, paint, petrol, etc.
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Safe if used
on electrical appliances but may damage equipment.
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