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2.12 FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE
WARNING
If you have the slightest doubt about your ability to ght a
re, EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY
Sound the re alarm and call the re department,
if appropriate. Identify a safe evacuation path
before approaching the re. Do not allow the re,
heat, or smoke to come between you and your
evacuation path. Select the appropriate type of re
extinguisher.
Discharge the extinguisher within its effective
range using the PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze,
Sweep).
Back away from an extinguished re in case it
ames up again. Evacuate immediately if the extin-
guisher is empty and the re is not out. Evacuate
immediately if the re progresses beyond the incip-
ient stage.
Most re extinguishers operate using the follow-
ing P.A.S.S. technique:
1. PULL - Pull the pin. This will also break the tamper seal.
2. AIM - Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle (or its
horn or hose) at the base of the re.
3. NOTE: Do not touch the plastic discharge horn on CO2
extinguishers. It gets very cold and may damage skin.
4. SQUEEZE - Squeeze the handle to release the extin-
guishing agent.
5. SWEEP - Sweep from side to side at the base of the
re until it appears to be out. Watch the area. If the
re re-ignites, repeat steps 2 - 4.
2.13 COMPRESSED AIR HAZARDS
FOLLOW ON-SITE COMPRESSED AIR HAZARDS
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACE OF
OPERATIONS. THE FOLLOWING ARE ONLY
BASIC GUIDELINES:
• Incorrect installation or operation of this unit could
result in equipment failure and personal injury. Only
qualied persons should install, operate, and service
this unit according to the owner’s manual, and indus-
try standards, always in compliance with national,
state and local codes
• DO NOT exceed the rated output or capacity of the
compressor or any equipment in the compressed air
system Before working on the compressed air sys-
tem, follow the in house (on site) LOCKOUT/TAG-OUT
procedure of the unit
• Turn off and follow above lockout/tag out procedure;
ensure that the pressure is released from the system,
and cannot accidently be applied
• The air compressor can start up at any time the switch
is “on.” Use caution any time the switch is on
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SAFETY
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