There are 3 basic fire classification types present within CorSafety. operations and most host-facility job-sites. A specific class of fire extinguishers may be required based on the type of situation. The classifications are:
CLASS "A"
Fires that involve paper, wood, cardboard, textiles, etc. Foam or water-based liquids are used to extinguish this type of fire.
- CLASS "B"
Fires that involve flammable liquid such as gasoline, diesel, grease, oil, paint, solvents, etc., Dry chemicals, carbon dioxide or water in a spray-fog form are used to extinguish this type of fire.
- CLASS "C"
Fires involving electrical equipment. Dry chemical or carbon dioxide is used to extinguish this type of fire.
Warning: Never use water to extinguish this type of fire due to the potential for electrical shock hazards.
Incipient Stage - Portable Firefighting Procedure
- If personnel discover a fire in its early incipient (small) stage, initiate the following procedure if on CorSafety. locations: (if servicing a host-facility client, observe that client's contractor requirements concerning fire prevention.)
- Remain calm
- Report the fire to appropriate supervisory personnel
- If personnel believe the fire can be controlled through the use of a fire extinguisher and personnel are properly trained in the use of a fire extinguisher, seek out and remove the closest fire extinguisher from its securing location in the area of occurrence and put out the fire.
