Safety Flashcards
What is a Class B fire?
Burning liquid. (Alcohols, oils, ethers etc.)
What is a Class A fire?
Ordinary combustibles. (Paper, plastic, fabric etc.)
What is a Class C fire?
An electrical fire.
What is a Class D fire?
Burning metals.
How to extinguish Class A fires
Water or the ABC extinguisher.
How to extinguish Class B fires
NO WATER! Use ABC, or BC extinguisher.
How to extinguish Class C fires
ABC, BC extinguisher. Nothing conductive, especially water.
How to extinguish Class D fires
Use sand bucket
What are the 3 elements of the fire triangle?
Heat, fuel, and an oxidizing agent.
Tampon symbol?
Compressed gas. Do not drop, expose to heat.
Fire symbol
Combustible/flammable material. Hugh risk of fire. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
Ball on fire symbol?
Oxidizing materials. High risk of explosion/fire. Keep away from flammable materials.
Spooky skull and crossbones symbol
Toxic materials causing immediate and serious effects. Wear protective equipment.
Really excitable T symbol
Materials causing toxic effects. Wear protective equipment and store in designated area.
Scurry circle symbol
Biohazardous infectious materials. May cause disease leading to illness or death.