Purpose:
To provide a documented procedure for Operation of Fire Extinguisher.
Objective:
Operation of Fire Extinguisher
Scope:
This SOP is applicable for Operation of Fire Extinguisher at XYZ 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 being 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
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