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w Dry Chemical: Effective against various types of fires, including flammable liquids (Class B) and electrical fires
(Class C).
w Carbon dioxide (CO ): Works by displacing oxygen and is suitable for ordinary fires(Class A), electrical fires
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(Class C) and flammable liquid fires (Class B).
w Foam: Forms a blanket over flammable liquids to prevent ignition (Class B) and can also be used on (Class A) fires.
w Dry Powder: Suitable for multiple fire classes, including flammable solids (Class D) and metal fires (Class D).
w Clean Agent: Non-conductive and leaves no residue, making it suitable for electrical fires (Class C) and sensitive
equipment.
3. Pressure Gauge: Indicates the pressure level of the extinguishing agent inside the cylinder, ensuring it is ready for
immediate use.
4. Nozzle or Discharge Hose: The outlet through which the extinguishing agent is expelled onto the fire.
5. Operating Lever or Button: The mechanism used to discharge the extinguishing agent when pressed or pulled.
Discharge
Discharge Lever
Locking Pin and
Seal
Pressure Gauge Carrying
(not found on CO Handle
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extinguishers)
Discharge Body
Hose
Data
Plate
Discharge
Nozzle
Discharge
Orifice
Every person at a workplace should have proper training to operate a fire extinguisher in case of an emergency. Before
attempting to use a fire extinguisher, assess the fire to ensure it is safe for you to fight. Stand at a safe distance
(approximately 6 to 8 feet) from the fire. Let us quickly just run through the steps of using a fire extinguisher:
Step 1: Identify the safety pin, typically located on the handle of the extinguisher.
Step 2: Hold the extinguisher upright and firmly grasp the safety pin. Pull the safety pin out of the handle to break the
tamper seal. This prepares the extinguisher for use.
Step 3: Aim the nozzle or hose at the base of the fire, not at the flames themselves. Squeeze the handle or lever to
discharge the extinguishing agent. Apply steady pressure to release the agent in a controlled manner.
Step 4: Sweep the nozzle of the hose from side to side in a sweeping motion. Continue sweeping until the flames are
completely extinguished.
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