| How to use a Portable Fire Extinguisher |
The proper use of portable fire extinguishers can extinguish many
fires while they are still small. You should be aware, however, that
the Hardin County Fire Department should be notified without delay
as soon as any fire is discovered.
These portable fire extinguishers are an important part of an overall
fire safety program. It is important to keep in mind that the
successful use of portable fire extinguishers depends on the
following:
the portable fire extinguishers are properly located and in working
order.
the portable fire extinguishers are of the correct type.
the fire is discovered while still small enough for use of the portable
fire extinguishers to be effective.
the fire is discovered by persons who are ready, willing, and able to
use the portable fire extinguishers.
Also, you should know that portable fire extinguishers are valuable
for immediate use on small fires. They contain a limited amount of
extinguishing material and need to be used properly so that this
material is not wasted.
In some cases, OSHA may require that an employer provide
education to its employees on how to use the portable fire
extinguishers that are located in the workplace. Generally, operation
instructions are provided on the side of the fire extinguisher. They
clearly describe how to use the extinguisher in case of an
emergency. An example of these instructions is shown below.
P A S S -- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep
fires while they are still small. You should be aware, however, that
the Hardin County Fire Department should be notified without delay
as soon as any fire is discovered.
These portable fire extinguishers are an important part of an overall
fire safety program. It is important to keep in mind that the
successful use of portable fire extinguishers depends on the
following:
the portable fire extinguishers are properly located and in working
order.
the portable fire extinguishers are of the correct type.
the fire is discovered while still small enough for use of the portable
fire extinguishers to be effective.
the fire is discovered by persons who are ready, willing, and able to
use the portable fire extinguishers.
Also, you should know that portable fire extinguishers are valuable
for immediate use on small fires. They contain a limited amount of
extinguishing material and need to be used properly so that this
material is not wasted.
In some cases, OSHA may require that an employer provide
education to its employees on how to use the portable fire
extinguishers that are located in the workplace. Generally, operation
instructions are provided on the side of the fire extinguisher. They
clearly describe how to use the extinguisher in case of an
emergency. An example of these instructions is shown below.
P A S S -- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep
