Fire Extinguishers Suppression Systems

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Know You System

Fire Extinguisher & Suppression

Activation Training


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Fire Extinguishers

&

Fire Suppression Systems

Inspection

Maintenance

Activation Procedure

First-Aid Measures

Personal Protection Fire Prevention


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Daily Inspection

Inspection is a quick check to verify that the Fire Ext.is in the proper place & in good working order.

On Cartridge Operated Exts- check that the red stemon top of the cap is in the down position.

Check to see if the plunger has been activated & seal isintact.

Check exterior housing and hoses for defects. Check for proper & current certification stickers.

Check the mounting bracket for defects.


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Inspection Cont.

On Stored Pressure Exts- check that the

indicator on the gauge is in the green area. If it is

in overcharged or undercharged range replaceunit.

Inspect activation pin, seals,

Inspect hose, nozzle, housing, mounting bracket.

Check for proper certifications sticker.


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Inspection Cont.

On Mobile Equipment fire suppression systems-check that the pull pin & red actuator knob is in

place at all activation points.Check all hoses, connection, nozzles, unit

housing and mounting for defects.

Check for proper certifications stickers. If any of these components are defective, get the

unit checked or serviced. Before operation.


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Steps of a Physical Inspection of

a Fire Suppression Systems

Inspect all activation

points.

Check unit for pin,handle, safety clips


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a Fire Suppression Systems Cont.

Inspect hose & spray

nozzles for damage,

kinks, or missing parts,etc.

If integrity of the system

has been compromised

shut it down, get it fixed.


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a Fire Suppression Systems Cont.

Visually inspect the gascartridges for damage.

Inspect extinguisher unitfor damage.

Report & repair anysubstandard units.

Make sure unit has aState Fire MarshallSticker.


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Maintenance

Maintenance is a through check of fire exts and fire

suppression systems.

Maintenance is performed by qualified technicians at aminimum of once a year.

When you perform your routine inspections, check the

maintenance date on the sticker.


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Proper Step to Activate a Fire

Suppressions System.

1. Stop & Rib all movingequipment.

2. Lower all raisedattachments.

3. Shut down engine.

4. If possible turn masters

switch off.5. Activate the fire

suppression system.


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Proper Steps to Activate Fire

Suppression Cont.

Exit the vehicle once the fire is out or knocked down safely so

you can leave unharmed.

If safe to do so secure the hand held ext. in case a flair up of

the fire reoccurs.

If the suppression can not put out the fire, this unit can be used

to help you escape.

Call Dispatch or Hoistman as soon as possible, notifying the

type of emergency.

Put on self rescuer, exit to refuge or out of the mine per

company procedures.


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First Aid Measures

Eye contact: wash with water for a minimum of

15 minutes.

Skin contact: Wash area with soap and water.

Inhalation: Remove from exposure.

Ingestion: Give large amounts of water and

induce vomiting.


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Fire Prevention, Removing the Potential

for Fire Occurrences. An Ounce of

Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure. Good Housekeeping is a must. Check for and remove

all rags, paper, or combustible products from engine, orpower train compartments daily.

Keeping machine in good operating conditions; inspectunit for leaks, drips, chaffed hoses in areas where heatcan be generated.

Wash off any accumulated hydraulic oil, fuels, orgrease, if hydraulic hose fails in the area, wash offarea before beginning, dont burn it off with radiate heatfrom engines, this can cause a fire.


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Dont Try This at Home


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Any Questions?

Preventing Conditions That

Contribute to Possible Mine Fires is

Everyones Responsibility.

Got Safety?Created By Pat Gazewood

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