Workplace Safety – Fire Extinguishers

Do you have fire extinguishers available to protect your business? Does your business have a written Fire Safety Plan as required by OSHA? Are your employees trained in the proper use of fire extinguishers? Safety Training International can help!

We’ve all seen fire extinguishers in schools, public buildings, and even at people’s homes.  Fire
extinguishers are excellent tools for putting out fires and saving lives, but many people don’t know how to use them properly and effectively.  It is important to know that there are different extinguishers for different types of fires, and how to handle an extinguisher.  Read below and you will always be prepared in the event of a fire.

Fire Classification
Fires are classified by what type of material is burning.

Class A fires refer to most fires that catch in ordinary objects.  Ordinary objects include clothing, toys, carpets, and papers.

Class B fires refer to fires that are based in flammable liquids such as grease, oil, or gasoline.  It is important to remember that grease and oil can be found in most kitchens, and also in some bathroom products such as lotions and hair balms.  Garages are hot spots for Class B fires, as there can easily be grease, gas, or oil on the ground, in tanks, or on rags.

Class C fires occur when electrical equipment such as wires and electrical appliances catch fire.

Class D fires are less common in houses as the other classes of fire.  They refer to fires that catch in metals such as magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium.  Water or liquid chemicals generally do not extinguish these fires. They often require an extinguishing dry powder to put them out.

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