Download the RMA Sign In Sheet. PDF Format
Overview
Your employer is responsible for
providing portable fire extinguishers appropriate for the type and class of
fire hazards associated with a particular workplace. Fire extinguishers must be
mounted in convenient locations, and marked with signs to identify where they
are located.
The selection and distribution of
fire extinguishers must reflect the type and class of fire hazards associated
with the workplace.
·
Class A fires involve ordinary
combustible materials such as paper, wood, cloth, and some rubber and plastic
materials. Extinguisher appropriate for Class A fires include water, foam,
loaded stream, or multipurpose dry chemical.
·
Class B fires involve flammable or
combustible liquids, flammable gases, greases, and other similar materials, and
some rubber and plastic materials. Extinguisher appropriate for Class B fires
include Halon 1301, Halon 1211, carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, foam, or loaded
stream.
· Class C fires involve energized
electrical equipment. Extinguisher appropriate for Class C fires include Halon
1301, Halon 1211, carbon dioxide, or multipurpose dry chemical.
·
Class D fires involve combustible metals
such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium, and potassium.
Combustible metals must be extinguished using dry powders specifically designed
for use on that metal.
What must my employer do?
Your employer will:
·
Explain the types of fire hazards you could face in
the facility and in your work area.
·
Explain what is expected of the employees during a
fire emergency.
·
Review the location and use of various portable fire extinguishers, if you are expected to use them to fight fires.
This information is provided by: Assurance Agency
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