Review

• Choose the appropriate class & size of extinguisher for the potential fire hazard present.
• Be Aware of your surroundings prior to attempting to extinguish a fire.
• If it is unsafe or the fire appears to be beyond your abilities or the abilities of your extinguisher, leave to a safe location and Call 911
• Be aware of the extinguishers range prior to discharging
  • To close can cause the agent to strike the fire with too much velocity, causing the fire to spread.
  • To far away can lead to waste of extinguishing agent and leave the extinguisher unable to completely put out the fire.

P – Pull the pin
A – Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
S – Squeeze the trigger
S – Sweep from side to side

• Monitor the area as long a necessary to ensure there is no hazard remaining.
• Tag the extinguisher for re-charge and removing from the work area.
• Replace the depleted extinguisher.
• All Fire Extinguishers on construction projects must be a minimum 4A:40B:C rating.