Using the Correct Fire Extinguisher استخدام مطفأة الحريق الصحيحة

Using the Correct Fire Extinguisher استخدام مطفأة الحريق الصحيحة

1. Water:

For use on:

• Fires involving wood, paper, and textiles (ClassA).

Do not use on:

• Flammable liquids (Class B).

• Live electrical equipment.

2. Dry Powder:

For use on:

• Fires involving wood, paper, and textiles (ClassA).

• Flammable liquids (Class B).

• Gaseous fires (Class C).

• Live electrical equipment.

3.    Foam:

For use on:

• Fires involving wood, paper, and textiles (ClassA).

• Flammable liquids (Class B).

Do not use on:

• Live electrical equipment.

4. CO2 (Carbon Dioxide):

For use on:

• Flammable liquids (Class B).

• Live electrical equipment.

Do not use on:

• Fires involving wood, paper, and textiles (ClassA).

• Flammable metal fires (Class D).

• In confined spaces.

5. Wet Chemical:

For use on:

• Cooking oil fires (Class F).

• Fires involving wood, paper, and textiles (ClassA).

• Usage instructions:

• Discharge the entire contents onto the fire from a distance of at least 1 meter.

More details: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_extinguisher

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