Safety Flashcards
What are 3 symptoms of carbon monoxide posioning
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Nausea
What are 3 pilot actions to take if carbon monoxide poisoning is detected
- Open all windows and fresh air vents
- Close cabin heating
- Land ASAP
What 3 elements does fire require to burn
- Oxygen
- Fuel
- Heat
REMEBER: Oh F#@!ing Hell
How does a water based extinguisher work
Where should it be used
- Cools the heat
- Combustible materials (wood and paper)
How does a foam based extinguisher work
Where should it be used
- Smothers fire
- Running fuel fires
How does a dry powder based extinguisher work
Where should it be used
- Smothers fire / Chemical inhibitor
- Running fuel fire / Metal fires
What colour is a water extinguisher
RED
What colour is a dry powder extinguisher
BLUE
What colour is a foam based extinguisher
CREAM
What colour is a CO2 extinguisher
BLACK
What colour is a vapourising liquids extinguisher
GREEN
What colour is a west chemicals extinguisher
YELLOW
Which 2 extinguishers are ideal for electrical fires
- Carbon Dioxide
- BCF
What is a risk to the user of a carbon dioxide extinguisher
FROST BITE
(extreme cold)
What must be done immediately after using a BCF extinguisher in the cockpit
VENTILATED