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Food Express, Inc. <br /> Class "C" Fires- Occur in electrical equipment and use of water on an electrical fire can cause <br /> electrocution. CO2-type extinguishers are effective on a class C fire and the fog created by their <br /> use will disappear. BC-type and ABC-type extinguishers are also effective, however, they will <br /> leave a powder residue on the equipment. Caution: The gas produced by CO2 extinguishers is <br /> extremely cold and, if it comes in contact with skin, will cause burns. <br /> Class D" Fires- Occur in combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, <br /> lithium, and potassium and can be extinguished utilizing special extinguishing agents approved <br /> by recognized testing laboratories. <br /> Care and Use of Extinguishers <br /> - Always store extinguishers as close as possible to the hazard they are intended to control <br /> - Extinguishers are to be kept charged at all times and must be inspected by an outside <br /> source on an annual basis. <br /> - In addition to the annual inspection, monthly in-house inspections must take place. Care <br /> should be taken to insure that all pins, tags and gauges are intact and in good repair. <br /> - Extinguishers will be mounted on the wall;extinguishers weighing in excess of 40 pounds <br /> will be mounted no higher than three and a half feet from the floor; extinguishers <br /> weighing less than 40 pounds will be mounted no higher than five feet from the floor. <br /> Additional Safeguards <br /> Special care must be taken to insure that flammable materials are stored properly. All gasoline, <br /> thinners, paints, etc., will be stored in metal cans with a tight lid. Only cans designed to store <br /> flammable liquids and prevent explosions and accidental spills are to be used. Following <br /> additional safeguards that are to be adhered to are: <br /> - Whenever possible, keep flammable liquids and paints in closed storage cabinets, closets <br /> orlockers <br /> - Keep all flammable liquids away from sparks, heat and open flames <br /> - Compressed oxygen and gas cylinders must be secured. Cylinders must be capped and <br /> stored away from heat, sparks and open flames <br /> - Oxygen,though itself nonflammable, is essential to combustion. Never refer to oxygen as <br /> air, nor use oxygen from cylinders to eliminate dust and dirt. <br /> - Always dispose of product cartons in an appropriate manner <br /> ! - Always follow manufacturer's instructions when using welding equipment,torches,hoses <br /> and electrical devices <br /> - Flammables are never to be stored in glass containers <br /> Medical Emergencies <br /> Planning ahead for medical emergencies is an important factor in assisting those in need of <br /> medical intervention. Following are some guidelines: <br /> - Emergency phone numbers should be posted next to each telephone and include <br /> ambulance,hospital,fire department and police <br /> - It is advisable to have several employees on each shift trained in CPR and first aid. <br /> 8 <br />