OSHA: Using Fire Extinguishers

A small fire has started in your work area, fueled by some empty cardboard boxes. You are confident you can fight the fire and reach for the nearest extinguisher. What classification of fire do you need to make sure is on the label?

Class A

An A-B-C extinguisher will extinguish which types of fires?

Wood, paint, and electrical

What should you do with a fire extinguisher after you have used it to fight a fire?

Notify appropriate personnel that it should be recharged

Put the following actions in the order you should do them when using a fire extinguisher

1. Pull the pin 2. Aim low, pointing at the base of the fire 3. Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent 4. Sweep from side to side to prevent the fire from spreading

When using a fire extinguisher, you should remember P.A.S.S. What does the A in P.A.S.S. represent?

Aim low and point toward the base of the fire

You have successfully put out a workplace fire. Which of the following actions should you take?

-Ensure that no hot embers or combustible materials can ignite -Appropriately dispose of all burned materials -Report that the extinguisher has been used

It is important to remember which of the following factors when using a fire extinguisher?

-Fire extinguishers have a limited range -Each extinguisher contains a limited amount of extinguishing agent -Fire extinguishers are only effective against small fires

Match the classification of a fire on the left with an example of the fuel on the right.

1. Class A - Paper or wood 2. Class B - Flammable liquids 3. Class C- Electrical charge 4 .Class D- Combustible metals 5. Class K- Cooking oils and fats

What is always important to remember when deciding to fight a small workplace fire?

Establish and maintain access to a safe exit

You spot a fire in your workplace that appears to be spreading rapidly. What is the first step you should take?

Leave the area immediately, closing the fire door behind you