SOP for Operation of Fire Extinguisher

Purpose

To provide a documented procedure for the Operation of the Fire Extinguisher.

Objective

Operation of Fire Extinguisher

Scope

This SOP is applicable for the Operation of a Fire Extinguisher at PharmaInfo Ltd.

Responsibility

Primary: Technician Engineering

Secondary: Manager Engineering

Procedure

Foam Type Fire Extinguisher:

• It should be used for fires involving solvents, oils, greases, fats, charcoals, etc.
• As these articles are lighter than water, will float on water and are likely to splash burning liquids on all sides.

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CO2 Gas Type Fire Extinguisher:

• This type of extinguisher can also be used for fires involving inflammable liquids such as solvents, oils, greases, etc.
• The only difference between foam-type and CO2-type fire extinguishers must always be used in the event of an electrical fire.

Dry Chemical powder (DCP Type Extinguisher):

• These are recommended mainly for tackling petroleum/solvents fires.
• However, they are suitable for gas fires

Reference

Nil

Abbreviation

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

DCP: Dry Chemical Powder

Annexure

Nil

Revision History

Nil

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