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Fire Prevention Practices Keep passage ways and exits clear Keep passage ways and exits clear Ensure fire extinguishers and fire alarm pull stations are accessible at all times Ensure fire extinguishers and fire alarm pull stations are accessible at all times Place trash in proper receptacles Place trash in proper receptacles Ensure that fire doors are not blocked open Ensure that fire doors are not blocked openTRANSCRIPT
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Fire Safety
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Chemistry of Fire Fire burns because there are three
elements present1. Fuel 2. Heat3. OxygenBy removing any one element a fire
can not occur, or a fire will not be able to sustain combustion
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Fire Prevention Practices Keep passage ways and exits clear
Ensure fire extinguishers and fire alarm pull stations are accessible at all times
Place trash in proper receptacles
Ensure that fire doors are not blocked open
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Plan for Fire Emergencies Read & understand the fire evacuation
plan for your area
Know the location of at least two emergency exits
Know the location of fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers
Take part in fire drills
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In Case of a Fire Remain calm…..NEVER shout FIRE
Proceed safely to nearest fire exit
Feel surfaces of doors before opening
Crawl to exit if smoke is present in area
Follow instructions of Fire Department
Remember R.A.C.E. and
P.A.S.S.
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R.A.C.E. for Fire SafetyR escue those in immediate danger
A ctivate alarm (Dial 2000) pull alarm
C ontain the fire (close doors)
E xtinguish the fire
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P.A.S.S. for Fire Extinguisher Use
Pull the pin
Aim at base of the fire
Squeeze the handles together
Sweep from side to side
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Classes of FireClass A- Ordinary combustibles
such as wood, paper, and trashClass B- Flammable liquids such
as gasoline, oil, and alcoholClass C- Electrical equipment such
as wiring and appliances
The hospital uses an ABC class extinguisher in the healthcare environment.
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Tobacco Free Campus Medical Center Hospital prohibits
smoking or tobacco product use while on any MCH Campus.
Campus means all properties leased or owned in any location by MCH. This includes the interior of all buildings, parking lots, parked cars, garages and sidewalks.