Fire Safety

Fires can be divided into six classes:


Class A: Fires involving common combustibles
These include:
- Paper
- Wood
- Textiles
- Plastics
Water is the best method if fighting these kinds of fires and prevent re-ignition.


Class B: Fires involving flammable liquids
These include:
- Oil
- Petrol
-Kerosene
- Alcohol
- Paints and paint thinners
- Solvents
Water should not be used to fight these types of fires. Use C2 or foam extinguishers.


Class C: Fires involving gases
These include:
- Liquid petroleum gas (LPG)
- Butane
- Acetylene
- Hydrogen
- Natural gas
- Methane
Dry chemical or vaporizing extinguishers should be used for these types of fires.


Class D: Fires involving combustible chemicals/metals
These include:
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Lithium
- Aluminium
- Magnesium
Use special dry chemical extinguishers to fight them.


Class E: Electrical fires
Equipment involved in these kinds of fires:
- Motor
- Generators
- Computers
- Lights
- Plugs
- Switches/cables
Fight this type of fire with dry chemicals CO2 or vaporising liquid extinguishers.


Class F: Fueled by cooking oil or fat
Use wet chemical, dry chemical or  C02 extinguishers.


Fire Extinguishers
These are colour coded according to their contents and purpose.





Using Fire Extinguishers 



Using Fire Blankets

Evacuation Procedure
All personnel must be familiar with their building and evacuation procedure.  
Everyone must know the location of fire exits, manual alarms, and safe assembly areas.
When an alarm sounds or an evacuation announcement is made:
-- Turn off electrical equipment, if safe to do so.
-- Close windows and doors, if safe to do so
-- Do not lock doors
-- Calmly move to the designated assembly area
-- Do not use the lifts, exit via the stairs
-- Keep talk to a minimum
-- Do not re-enter the building until it has been confirmed that it is safe to