Safety Flashcards
What’s the longest step ladder once can carry by themselves
10FT
What’s the longest extension ladder one can carry
16FT
How much aluminum could one person lift by the lock?
A 12” - 16” by 16’ piece
What is a class A fire?
A fire extinguisher for ordinary combustibles like wood, cloth and rubber.
Cool the temps to retard or extinguish combustion
What is a class B fire?
Involves flammable or combustible vapours.
Extinguishers must be able to prevent the release of the vapours.
What are class C fires
Involves energized electrical equipment.
Requires non conductive extinguishing agents.
When equipment is de-energized you can use class A or B extinguishers depending on source of fuel
What are Class D fires
Involves certain combustible metals: magnesium, sodium, titanium and zirconium.
Type of extinguisher is determined by metal burning.