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Combustion Triangle
LAS Fire Classifications & Types of Extinguishers
Question | Answer |
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Which 3 elements form the Combustion Triangle | Oxygen, Fuel & Heat |
CLASS A | CONVENTIONAL MATERIALS (Paper, Wood & Textiles) |
CLASS B | FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (Oil, Petrol) |
CLASS C | GASES (Gas leaks) |
CLASS D | BURNING MATERIALS (Phosphates, Magnesium) |
CLASS E | ELECTRICAL (Frayed wiring) |
What colour/type of extinguisher can be used on a Class B (Flammable Liquids) fire? | BLACK label/CARBON DIOXIDE/CO2 (can also be used on Class E/Electrical fires) |
What colour/type of extinguisher can be used on a Class A (Conventional Materials)fire? | RED label/Water |
What colour/type of extinguisher can be used on both Class A (Conventional Materials)& B (Flammable Liquids) fires? | CREAM label/FOAM |
What colour/type of extinguisher can be used on Class A (Conventional Materials), Class B (Flammable Liquids) & Class E (Electrical) fires? | BLUE lable/DRY POWDER |
When should a Fire Blanket be used? | On Chip Pan Fires & People to smother the flames |
What does the P in PASS stand for? | P - Pull out Pin |
What does the A in PASS stand for? | A - Aim at base |
What does the S in PASS stand for? | S - Squeeze Handle |
What does the S in PASS stand for? | S - Sweep slowly back & forth |