can i upload a picture of a room and you tell me where to put fire extinguishers?

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# Fire extinguishers List fire extinguisher locations on site. ## Explain dangers Fire is a threat on many worksites, especially where open flames, flammable products, and flammable materials are used. Welding, flame cutting, and thermal roofing are obvious examples. But fire hazards are connected with many paints, solvents, and adhesives as well. ## Identify controls Every worker who may be required to use fire extinguishing equipment shall be trained in its use. (O.Reg. 213/91, s. 52(1.1)) Fire extinguishers on construction sites must be 1. Accessible 2. Inspected regularly 3. Promptly refilled after use. Extinguishers should be located: • Where flammable materials are stored, handled, or used • Where temporary oil-fired or gas-fired equipment is being used - Where welding or open-flame cutting is being done - On each storey of an enclosed building being constructed or renovated - In shops for at least every 300 square metres (approx. 3,000 square feet) of floor area. Extinguishers have a very short duration of discharge-usually less than 60 seconds. Within that limited duration, you've got to use the extinguisher effectively. The goal is to extinguish the flames at their source. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire. and direct the spray back and forth in a rapid sweeping motion until the fire is extinguished. Fire extinguishers are classified according to their capacity to fight specific kinds of fires. Class A -for fires in ordinary combustible materials such as wood and paper where you need a quenching, cooling effect. Class B for flammable liquid and gas fires such as oil, gasoline, paint, and grease where you need oxygen exclusion or flame interruption. Class C for fires involving electrical wiring and equipment where you need a non- conductive extinguishing agent. Class D for fires in combustible metals such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium. For most construction operations, a 4A40BC extinguisher will do the job. Once you've …

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## Fire extinguisher selection and distribution (cont.) PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Class A - ordinary combustible fire; travel distance for employees to extinguisher is 75 feet or less. Class B - flammable liquid and gas fires; travel distance for employees to extinguisher is 50 feet or less. Class C - electrical fires; usually Class A or Class B fires involving energized electrical wiring and equipment; travel distance based on the fuel source (flammable or combustible). Class D - combustible metals; travel distance for employees to extinguisher is 75 feet or less. Class K - cooking/restaurant kitchen fires; travel distance is no more than 30 feet. ## Extinguisher inspection, maintenance, and testing Employers are responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers, and must conduct monthly visual inspections. Employers must ensure that fire extinguishers are fully charged, operable, and in their designated place at all times; employers must provide equivalent protection when extinguishers are removed for maintenance or recharging. Likewise, have trained persons with suitable testing equipment and facilities conduct hydrostatic testing based on OAR [redacted phone](3) requirements, and remove extinguishers that fail this testing. ## Employee training Employers must provide training to new employees, and at least annually for employees whose employers either require or allow the use of fire extinguishers. A training program must familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use, fire hazards, and the use of appropriate equipment. ## Emergency exit requirements Every workplace must have enough exits suitably located to enable everyone to safely evacuate the facility during an emergency. Considerations include: the type of structure, the number of persons exposed, the fire protection available, the type of industry involved, and the height and type of construction of the building or structure. …

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# Safety and health professionals must be familiar with the various types of fire extinguishing equipment and be able to specify the proper selection. by Kris Bancroft (cont.) ## Combustible Materials (cont.) Untreated plywood is, of course, a combustible material, and prudence should accompany its use as a shielding material; however, its use may be justified by the following rationale: Welding or cutting is not a process that occurs uninterrupted for extended periods of time. The welder has to make many and frequent adjustments in the equipment in order to obtain the desired results. The welder must lift the welding hood to make these evaluations and is trained to observe surrounding conditions during this brief respite. One of the conditions foremost in the mind of the welder is the potential for fire or explosion. ## Fire Extinguishers Requirements for fire extinguishing equipment are expressed in subparagraph (a)(2)(ii) and state that suitable fire extinguishing equipment shall be maintained in a state of readiness for instant use. Water buckets, hoses, and liquid-filled fire extinguishers are mentioned in the cited examples of adequate extinguishing devices, but they would scarcely be appropriate for extinguishing fires near electrical arc welding and cutting operations unless all personnel in the area were fitted with non-conductive footwear. Because that is not likely to be the case, safety and health professionals must be familiar with the various types of firefighting equipment and be able to specify the proper selection. There are four basic types of fire extinguishers in common use today and classified by the National Fire Protection Association with respect to the type of fire they are capable of extinguishing. Correct symbology, as illustrated below, must be present and legible on all fire extinguishers. * Type A - Type A fire extinguishers are used for combustible solids (articles that burn) such as paper, wood, and cloth. The symbol for a Typ…

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# Fire Extinguisher Safety Checklist (cont.) <table><tr><th></th><th>Hydrostatic Testing of Fire Extinguishers</th><th>Yes</th><th>No</th></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Are dry chemical extinguishers that require a 12-year hydrostatic test emptied and maintained every 6 years? Dry chemical extinguishers that have non-refillable disposable containers are exempt from this requirement.</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Is hydrostatic testing performed by trained certified persons with suitable testing equipment and facilities?</td><td></td><td></td></tr></table> <table><tr><th></th><th>Location of Fire Extinguishers</th><th>Yes</th><th>No</th></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Are the fire extinguishers clearly visible?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Are the fire extinguishers mounted in readily accessible locations?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Are the fire extinguishers mounted to the wall on brackets or in cabinets with the carrying handle located 3 ½ - 5 feet above the floor?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Are extinguishers kept clear and not blocked by storage?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Are extinguishers located along normal paths of travel and by exits?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Are extinguishers kept in designated locations when not being used?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Is the travel distance for employees to any Class A extinguisher 75 feet or less?</td><td>ㅁㅁ</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Is the travel distance for employees to any Class B extinguisher 50 feet or less?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Is the travel distance for employees to any Class C extinguisher based on the pattern for the existing Class A or Class B extinguishers?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Is the travel distance for employees from any combustible metal working area to any Class D extinguisher 75 feet or less?</td><td></td><td></td></tr></table> <table><tr><t…

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# FIRE PROTECTION (cont.) (7) In addition to the requirements of this rule, fire extinguishers shall be supplied as follows: (a) Not less than 1 portable fire extinguisher that has a rating of not less than 20 BC units shall be located as follows: (i) Outside of, but not more than 10 feet from, a door opening to a room used for the storage of more than 60 gallons of flammable liquids. (ii) Not less than 25 feet, nor more than 75 feet, from an outside storage area. (iii) On each tank truck or other vehicle used to transport or dispense flammable liquids. (iv) A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, shall be provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or pounds of flammable gas are being used on the jobsite. This requirement does not apply to the integral fuel tanks of motor vehicles. 5 (b) Each service or fueling area shall have at least 1 portable fire extinguisher which has not less than a 20 BC unit rating and which is located within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill opening, and lubricating or service area. (c) Storage locations for liquefied petroleum gas (L.P.G.) shall be provided with at least 1 approved portable fire extinguisher that has a rating of not less than 20 BC. (d) Each site of a hazardous process shall be provided with a portable fire extinguisher of an appropriate size and type. Other means for safety or control may be provided if approved or required by the process. (8) Table 1 may be used in selecting and providing an extinguisher. (9) Table 1 reads as follows: <table><tr><th colspan="3">TABLE 1</th></tr><tr><td>HAZARD</td><td>DESCRIPTION</td><td>EXTINGUISHER TYPE AND CONTENTS</td></tr><tr><td>Class "A" Fire</td><td>Combustible Material</td><td>Loaded stream, Multipurpose dry chemical, Pressure-operated water, Water pump tanks, Water mist, Halon 1211.</td></tr><tr><td>Class "B" Fire</td><td>Flammable Liquids, Gas, Or Grease</td><td>Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical, F…

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# Fire Extinguishers - Portable (cont.) ## What you should know when using a portable fire extinguisher? (cont.) Use the correct fire extinguisher type to fight the fire. Remember, if you feel that you cannot safely extinguish the fire using the portable extinguisher available and if you have not already done so, pull the fire alarm, evacuate the area, and then call the fire department. When using an extinguisher, use the PASS system - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. 1. Pull the pin on the extinguisher. 2. Aim the extinguisher. 3. Squeeze the trigger or top handle. 4. Sweep the fire area with the extinguisher's spray until the fire is completely out. For floor fires, sweep from the edges in. For wall fires, sweep from the bottom up. - Never walk away from a fire, even if you think it is out. The residue may reignite. - Always stand between the escape route and the fire so you can leave safely if the fire grows. - If the fire grows too large, leave the area. Activate the fire alarm to evacuate the area. ## What you should know about selecting, locating, and maintaining portable fire extinguishers? As an employer or contractor, you must: - Use the proper size of the extinguisher. - Install extinguishers according to the height requirements stated in your jurisdiction's Fire Code. - Locate extinguishers so they are readily accessible to employees for immediate use. Make sure that extinguishers are clearly visible, and any location signs are clear. - Mark or label all fire extinguishers clearly with the class of fire it is to be used for. - Make sure that the operating instructions always face outward. - Maintain extinguishers in a fully charged and operable condition. - Keep extinguishers in the designated places at all times (except during use). - Visually inspect portable fire extinguishers monthly. - Use a tag on each extinguisher that shows the dates of inspection, recharging or servicing, the name of the servicing agency, and the name of t…

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WORK SAFE KENTUCKY Free safety resources provided by KEMI HOME SAFETY RESOURCES SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY BLOG ABOUT KEMI CONTACT US O # Portable Fire Extinguishers ## Print a Sign-In Sheet | Spanish Version ## Fire Triangle To understand how fire extinguishers work, you need to understand a little about fire. Fire is a very rapid chemical reaction between oxygen and a combustible material, which results in the release of heat, light, flames, and smoke. For fire to exist, the following four elements must be present at the same time: • Enough oxygen to sustain combustion. • Enough heat to raise the material to its ignition temperature. • Some sort of fuel or combustible material. • The chemical reaction that is fire. ## How a Fire Extinguisher Works Portable fire extinguishers apply an extinguishing agent that will cool burning fuel, displace or remove oxygen, or stop the chemical reaction so a fire cannot continue to burn. When the handle of an extinguisher is compressed, agent is expelled from the nozzle. ## Types and Applications: There are 4 classes of Fire Extinguishers A,B,C,D Class A - Will put out fires in ordinary combustibles, such as wood and paper. These types of fires produce glowing embers or char. The numerical rating for this class of fire extinguisher refers to the amount of water the fire extinguisher holds and the amount of fire it will extinguish. - Aim the hose at the base of the fire - DO NOT aim the hose at the flames. Squeeze the handle of the fire extinguisher. Class B - Should be used on fires involving flammable liquids such as grease, gasoline, oil, etc. The numerical rating for this class of fire extinguisher states the approximate number of square feet of a flammable liquid fire that a nonexpert can expect to extinguish. Class C - Are suitable for use on electrically energized fires or in materials near electrically powered equipment. This class of fire extinguisher does not have a numerical rating. The presence of the le…