How to use a fire extinguisher
Whether you have fire extinguisher at home or in the workplace, it is of vital importance to know how to operate one correctly in the event of a fire.
Most fire extinguishers operate using the following P.A.S.S. technique:
- PULL... Pull the pin. This will also break the tamper seal.
- AIM... Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle (or its horn or hose) at the base of the fire.
NOTE: Do not touch the plastic discharge horn on CO2 extinguishers, it gets very cold and may damage skin.
- SQUEEZE... Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
- SWEEP... Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears to be out. Watch the area. If the fire re-ignites, repeat steps 2 - 4.
If you have the slightest uncertainty about your capability to combat a fire… EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY!
Fortunately, there’s a simple acronym to assist you to learn how to use a fire extinguisher. You can use the PASS method during an urgent situation. Fire and Emergency NZ have included a T to make the acronym PTASS for additional safety, but the most frequently mentioned acronym is the PASS method.
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