2: Risks and Safe Working Practices

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Fire Hazards and Precautions
   1. Fire Awareness Tips
   2. Fire Prevention Tips
   3. Fire Extinguishers
   4. Classes of Fire
   5. Extinguisher Maintenance
   6. Types of Extinguisher
   7. Water and Foam
   8. Carbon Dioxide
   9. Wet and Dry Chemical
   10. Powder
   11. Fire Extinguishers Task
   12. Fire Extinguishers SAQ
3. Electrical Hazards
4. Electro Static Discharge (ESD)
5. Anti-Static Precautions and Safety Hazards

Fire Extinguishers

It is vital that first line support technicians have an awareness of the different types of fire extinguishers that are available, the purpose of each and how to use them.

The first thing to note regarding fire extinguishers is that they are only designed to fight fire in its early stages. There are many types of fire extinguisher that are designed to suit different situations in which a fire may occur and it is important that the correct extinguisher is used for the type of fire being fought.

Next: Classes of Fire