Explanation should include
- adhering to emergency procedures that follow government regulations and instructor guidelines
- using “RACE” procedures in the event of a fire
- R= Rescue/remove all occupants
- A=Activate the alarm system
- C=Confine the fire by closing the door
- E=Evacuate/extinguish
- identifying fire protection equipment
- identifying the location of fire protection equipment
- identifying the types of fires (e.g., Class A, B, C, and D) and the appropriate types of extinguishers to use with each type
- identifying hazards and precautions associated with each type of extinguisher
- operating fire extinguishers using “PASS” procedures
- P=Pull the pin
- A=Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire
- S=Squeeze the trigger while holding the extinguisher upright
- S= Sweep the extinguisher from side to side
- using fire blankets when applicable.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the different types of fire extinguishers?
- What procedure should students follow in case of an emergency or accident?
- Why is it important to observe proper housekeeping to keep workspaces uncluttered, orderly, and clean?
- How can fire hazards be reduced?
- Why should one limit the number and amount of flammables and combustibles stored in a laboratory?
- Why is it important to store chemicals in an approved cabinet that meets the NFPA-50 and OSHA 1910.106 requirements; and be vented to a safe area?