L2 Business Practice Module 6 hlayiso.com

BUSINESS PRACTCE LEVEL 2 KABI T Downloaded from hlayiso.com

MODULE 6 LIMITING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IN EMERGENCIES OVERVIEW, By the end of this module, you will:  Learn about the location, kinds and use of fire extinguishers  Understand emergency procedures relating to the identification and extinguishing of fires  Know how to report dangerous occurrences and injuries  Understand why it is important for every employee to maintain the safety and the security of a selected work environment. The natural response in any emergency situation is to panic, therefore the first thing to remember is to stay calm. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Refer page 107 CLASS FIRE TYPES EXAMPLES EXTINGUISHING OF AGENT FIRE A Combustibles Wood, paper, Cardboard Water, Dry powder, Foam B Flammable Paraffin, Petrol, Oil Dry powder, Foam liquid C Energised Television Carbon dioxide, Dry electrical powder, Foam D Metal and gases Magnesium, Acetylene, LP, Dry Powder, Special Downloaded from hlayiso.com Gas Powder

The most common types of extinguishers  Fire hoses with pressurised water  Dry chemical Powder extinguishers  Carbon Dioxide (Co2) extinguishers  Foam extinguishers Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Installation and maintenance of fire extinguishers Extinguishers should be installed in plain view:  Above the reach of children  Near the escape route  Away from stoves and heating appliances Extinguishers require routine care:  Read operator’s manual to learn how to inspect your extinguisher.  Follow manufacturer’s instructions for maintenance  Rechargeable models must be serviced after every use  Disposable fire extinguishers can be used only once and must be replaced after they are used Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Location of fire extinguishers  Fire extinguishers are located in terms of their types  In terms of numbers according to the size of area  Must be kept in approved, easy to reach places  Must be regularly checked and maintained by an approved service engineer  They should either wall mounted or stored in weather-proof boxed mounted above ground  The location must be identified by signs made up of pictures and directional arrows  The area of one square metre around fire extinguisher must be demarcated and free of any obstruction  Fire hydrants must be provided in any building that exceeds 1000 square metre of floor area  Hose heels for the purposes of fire-fighting shall be installed in such a way that it covers the floor area of the building Downloaded from hlayiso.com

How to use a fire extinguisher Remember the PASS-word  PULL  AIM  SQEEZE  SWEEP Refer page 109 Downloaded from hlayiso.com

ACTIVITY Page 106 Label the parts of fire extinguisher labelled 1-5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com

STAY HOME AND SAVE SOUTH AFRICA End! Questions will follow in our Whatsup group Unit 6.2 will follow Thank you!!!!!!! NKDownloaded YOU ONCEfromMORE! hlayiso.com