Fire Safety in the Workplace
Time 3 mins 55 secs
Time 3 mins 55 secs
Key Take-Aways:
- Use a fire extinguisher at work only if:
- you've been trained to do so
- you're authorized by your employer
- you're comfortable doing so
- it's during the initial stage of a fire
- the fire can be handled safely with a portable extinguisher
- Make sure you use the right class & size extinguisher for the type of fire
- Remember PASS:
- PULL the pin
- AIM the nozzle at the base of the fire
- SQUEEZE the trigger
- SWEEP from side to side
- Know the escape path in your workplace
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