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(7). Anywhere that flammable liquids or sources of ignition are being 3. Extinguishers suitable for Class"C"fires should identified by a circle used. containing the letter"C."If colored,the circle shall be colored blue. B. Fire extinguishers should be: 4. Extinguishers suitable for fires involving metals should be identified by (1). Located in a easily accessible location and clearly labeled. a five-pointed star containing the letter'D."If colored,the star shall be (2). Should be of the proper type and size to fight type of fire that is most colored yellow. likely start in that area. Extinguishers suitable for more than one class of fire should be identified (3). Near sources of hazards,but not so or in such a place that it would by multiple symbols placed in a horizontal sequence. not be accessible if the hazard caught fire. E. Using Fire Extinguishers. C. If located out of doors or in a boat or vehicle,the extinguisher should be (1). All employees should be trained in the use of fire extinguishers. protected from the elements,and if below freezing temperature are (2). Check to be sure it is of the proper class for the fire to be fought. expected,the extinguisher should be a type of a type which can be (3). Spray the extinguisher in a sweeping motion at the base of the fire. subjected to those temperatures. (4). If outdoors,stand to the upwind side of the fire. D. Selecting fire extinguishers: (5). If the fire cannot be put out with one extinguisher,call the Fire (1). Fire extinguishers are selected by the type of fire to be fought. There Department immediately. are four basic types of fires and four classes of fire extinguishers. (6). Be certain that the fire is completely extinguished before leaving the Class A Fires Class A Extinguishers area. Ordinary combustibles such as, Waterbase type paper 6. Occupant Emergency Plan. wood,cloth. A. In case of an emergency you should know: Class B Fires Class B Extinguishers (1). Where the two nearest exits are located. (Do not use elevators.) Flammable liquids. Foam type (2). Where the fire alarm is located. Dry chemical (3). Where the fire extinguisher is located. Class C Fires Class C Extinguishers (4). Your local emergency telephone numbers. Electrical Dry chemical Halon,Carbon Dioxide Field Work Class D Fires Class D Extinguishers 1. General Planning Combustible Metals Select the types approved A. Communicate to your supervisor or other coworkers your intended plans for use on for the trip and expected time of return. approved for use on B. Study the routes of traverse in order to avoid hazardous or impossible combustible terrain. metal hazards. C. Plan your activities so that the more difficult ones are performed when (2). Select your extinguisher for the type or types of fire you may have help is available. extinguishers for the type or types of fire you may have to extinguish. For D. Plan your field work so that you start with easy physical activities and example: work gradually toward the more physically demanding activities. This (a). For the office you may need to fight both Class A fire and a especially important during the beginning of field season when your Class C fire. Therefore,you must have both Class A and Class fitness may not be at its peak. C extinguishers or a Class A,B.C which will extinguish all three E. Be sure you are familiar with weather conditions and be prepared for the classes of fire. worst case scenario. (b). In the area where flammable liquids are stored,you may F. Know where the nearest emergency medical facilities are located and select a Class B extinguisher. determine how you will notify these facilities if you are severely injured. If Below explains how fire extinguishers are labeled. medical facilities are not located within your work area,then you and your 1. Extinguishers suitable for"Class A"fires should be identified by a coworkers should receive first aid training. triangle containing the letter"A."If colored,the triangle shall be G. Determine what methods of reliable communications are available and colored green. choose one suited for your purpose. If none is available,then a detailed 2. Extinguishers suitable for"Class B"fires should be identified by a itinerary should be left with someone who can arrange for your rescue, square containing the"B."If colored,the square shall be colored red. should you not return at predetermined time.