We all should know the basic of Fire safety. The simple method will save life of our dear ones. we should conduct regular training and use the fire extinguisher. As per factory act and Shop and establishment act also it is mandatory to have operational fire safety equipment. IS 2190 lay down the proper use, maintenance or fire Extinguishers.

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2. FIRES NEED 3 THINGS TO
START
• Oxygen (Air)
• Fuel (any
material that will
burn)
• Heat (sparks,
matches, flames)
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3. Classes of Fire
• Class A
• wood, cloth, paper, cardboard
• Class B
• flammable or combustible liquids, gases
• Class C
• energized electrical equipment
• Class D
• combustible metal, chemical reaction
• Class K
• vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats
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4. Fire Tetrahedron
• Consists of 4 sides
Oxygen Fuel
Heat Chain of Reaction
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5. Common Types of Fire ExtinguishersCommon Types of Fire Extinguishers
WaterWater
DDrryy CChheemmiiccaall
CCOO22 andand HHaalloonn
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6. Major Causes of Fires
• Carelessness with
smoking and matches
• Misuse of electricity
(overloading a circuit or
overuse of extension
cords)
• Improper rubbish
disposal
• Improper storage of
flammables (such as
gasoline)
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7. EQUIPMENT
Faulty equipment and the improper use of
equipment are major causes of fire in any
facilities.
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8. EQUIPMENT
Clean lint and grease from laundry
and cooking equipment, ventilator
hoods, filters, and ducts on a regular
basis.
Check for and report any cracked
or split cords or plugs on the
equipment used.
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9. EXTENSION CORDS
• Avoid using extension
cords whenever possible
• Do not exceed specified
amperage
• Do not run extension
cords across doorways or
anywhere they can be
stepped on
• DO not plug one
extension cord into
another and never plug
more than one extension
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10. GENERAL FIRE SAFETY
Keep combustibles away from heat
producing devices.
Prevent sparks in areas where
oxygen is used.
Cap and store combustible liquids
properly.
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11. GENERAL FIRE SAFETY
Keep maintenance and storage areas clean
and free of trash, sawdust, oily rags, etc.
Keep halls and stairways clear.
Be sure that EXIT signs are always lighted
and that emergency lighting is in working
order.
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12. GENERAL FIRE SAFETY
Never prop open emergency doors.
Fire doors not only let people out,
they keep fire from spreading.
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• Read the instruction of use if
You are new to fire system.
• Get regular Training

13. In the event of a fire, stay calm
and RACE…
• R-rescue any patient
in immediate danger
• A-pull the alarm and
notify other employees
of the location and
type of fire
• C-contain the fire by
closing doors and
windows
• E-extinguish the fire
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14. TYPES OF FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
• Pressurized water
extinguishers (Class A
fires only)
• Dry Chemical
extinguishers (ABC or
BC)
• Carbon dioxide
extinguishers (Class B
and C)
• Foam (or AFFF and
FFFP) extinguishers
• Class D extinguishers
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15. Using a portable fire
extinguisher: PASS
• Keep your back to
the exit and stand
10-20 feet away
from the fire
• P-Pull the pin
• A-Aim low
• S-Squeeze
• S-Sweep from side
to side
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16. Exit DoorsExit Doors
 Must be able to open from theMust be able to open from the
inside at all times without keys,inside at all times without keys,
toolstools
 Device such as a panic bar thatDevice such as a panic bar that
locks only from the outside islocks only from the outside is
permittedpermitted
 Must be free of any device orMust be free of any device or
alarm that could restrictalarm that could restrict
emergency use if the device oremergency use if the device or
alarm failsalarm fails
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17. Exit MarkingExit Marking
 Each exit must be clearlyEach exit must be clearly
visible and marked withvisible and marked with
an “Exit” signan “Exit” sign
 Each exit route door mustEach exit route door must
be free of decorations orbe free of decorations or
signs that obscure thesigns that obscure the
visibility of the doorvisibility of the door
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18. Fire Evacuation Plan
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19. Fire Extinguisher Inspection
• Inspect monthly to ensure
• Proper location and it is accessible
• Discharge nozzle or horn is not obstructed,
cracked or dirty
• Operating instructions on the nameplate are
legible
• Lock pins and tamper seals are in place
• Full and ready for use
• Has an inspection tag
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20. In Case of Fire or Smoke
• Call 100,101 first
• Activate the fire alarm
• Alert others
• Evacuate the building
• Meet at Assembly point site
• Practice Onsite Emergency Plan.
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21. Remember theRemember the
PASS word:PASS word:
** Keep your back toKeep your back to
a clear escape routea clear escape route,,
** Stand back 6 to 8Stand back 6 to 8
feet from the fire,feet from the fire,
** PASSPASS
P.A.S.S.
PULL
AIM
SQUEEZE
SWEEP
Using a Fire Extinguisher
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22. After the Fire is Out
• Once the fire is extinguished,
exit the building
• Recharge or replace any used
extinguishers
• Maintain your fire
Extinguisher As Per IS 2190
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23. Be Ready for known
• Get Trained and be fire safety ready.
• Get your office/society/organization
employees be trained to handle
emergencies.
• Capt. Rajeshwar Singh
• Solar@suryaprakash.in
• Youtube.com/captrsingh
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