Purpose
To provide a documented procedure for the Operation of the Fire Extinguisher.
Objective
Operation of Fire Extinguisher
Scope
This SOP is applicable for the Operation of a Fire Extinguisher at PharmaSky Ltd.
Responsibility
- Primary: Technician Engineering
- Secondary: Manager Engineering
Procedure
Foam Type Fire Extinguisher:
- It should be used for fires involving solvents, oils, greases, fats, charcoals, etc.
- As these articles are lighter than water, will float on water and are likely to splash burning liquids on all sides.
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CO2 Gas Type Fire Extinguisher:
- This type of extinguisher can also be used for fires involving inflammable liquids such as solvents, oils, greases, etc.
- The only difference between foam-type and CO2-type fire extinguishers must always be used in the event of an electrical fire.
Dry Chemical powder (DCP Type Extinguisher):
- These are recommended mainly for tackling petroleum/solvents fires.
- However, they are suitable for gas fires
Reference
Nil
Abbreviation
SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
DCP: Dry Chemical Powder
Annexure
Nil
Revision History
Nil
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