Yes No Notes Do you know the location Enter locations here: of the nearest fire extinguishers to your unit? Multi-purpose ABC fire If no, what type are they? extinguishers are used to Class Fires caused by ordinary combustibles, such as wood, “A”: fight Class and paper or textiles. “A”, “B” “C” fires: Class Fires caused by flammable and combustible liquids, “B”: such as cooking oil, gasoline, and other solvents. Are the fire extinguishers near your unit Class Fires caused by electrically-energized equipment or “C”: appliances, etc. Has your unit had fire safety training? It is good practice that Unit staff are trained on fire extinguisher use. You may contact EH&S to schedule a training class at 7-3129. You should only use a portable fire extinguisher if you can Yes No answer YES to the following questions? Are you trained on how to It is good practice that Unit staff are trained on fire extinguisher use the fire extinguisher? use. Contact EH&S to schedule a training class at 7-3129. Do you have the proper If not what is needed: Contact EH&S for an assessment at 7-3129. type of extinguisher for the fire? Is the fire small, contained, and not spreading beyond its starting point? Is the exit cleared and is no imminent peril? Is the facility/location being evacuated?
Yes No Notes Do you know the location of the nearest fire extinguishers to your unit? Enter locations here: Multi-purpose ABC fire extinguishers are used to fight Class “A”, “B” and “C” fires: Are the fire extinguishers near your unit If no, what type are they? Class “A”: Fires caused by ordinary combustibles, such as wood, paper or textiles. Class “B”: Fires caused by flammable and combustible liquids, such as cooking oil, gasoline, and other solvents. Class “C”: Fires caused by electrically-energized equipment or appliances, etc. Has your unit had fire safety training? It is good practice that Unit staff are trained on fire extinguisher use. You may contact EH&S to schedule a training class at 7-3129. You should only use a portable fire extinguisher if you can answer YES to the following questions? Yes No Are you trained on how to use the fire extinguisher? It is good practice that Unit staff are trained on fire extinguisher use. Contact EH&S to schedule a training class at 7-3129. Do you have the proper type of extinguisher for the fire? If not what is needed: Contact EH&S for an assessment at 7-3129. Is the fire small, contained, and not spreading beyond its starting point? Is the exit cleared and is no imminent peril? Is the facility/location being evacuated?
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