Choosing the right fire extinguisher.

Publication: Safety Now

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Meeting Objective

Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher is only half the battle. There are different classes of extinguishers for different kinds of fires. This month's meeting will show your employees how to use the proper fire extinguisher for different types of fires.

Icebreaker Sample Speech

We all know the saying, "The right tool for the job." Fire extinguishers are no exception.

Discussion Guide

There are four classes of fire extinguishers. Each class is for a different combustible material. They are as follows:

Class A Extinguishers will put out fires in ordinary combustibles, such as wood and paper. 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.

Class B Extinguishers 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...

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