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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher <br /> Even though extinguishers come in a number of shapes and sizes, they all operate in a similar <br /> manner. Here's an easy acronym for fire extinguisher use: <br /> P A S S -- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep <br /> 4' <br /> Pull the pin at the top of the extinguisher that <br /> keeps the handle from being accidentally <br /> pressed. <br /> Aim the nozzle toward the base of the fife. <br /> I' S <br /> Stand approximately 8 feet away from the <br /> e fire and saueeze the handle to discharge the <br /> extinguisher. If you release the handle,the <br /> discharge will stop. <br /> 6 Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base <br /> w M of the fire and slowly move forward to <br /> extinguish the remaining fire. After the fore <br /> appears to be out,watch it carefully since it <br /> may re-ignite! <br /> Congratulations--you did it!!! <br /> Location <br /> The International Fire Code and OSHA require that owners/employers select and distribute fire <br /> extinguishers based on the classes of anticipated workplace fires and also on the size and degree <br /> of the hazard that would affect their use. The following chart contains requirements for classes <br /> of fires and travel distance to an extinguisher. <br />