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Cara2 Menggunakan Fire Extinguisher
Cara2 Menggunakan Fire Extinguisher
Use the acronym PASS to help remember the correct extinguishment method.
P - Pull the pin from the handle of the extinguisher breaking the thin plastic seal.
A - Aim the extinguisher at the base for the fire. If the hose is clipped to the extinguisher body, remove it before
discharge.
S - Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguishing agent. You must stand close enough to the fire to reach it with
the stream.
S Sweep the extinguisher stream back and forth from left to right until the fire has been extinguished or the
extinguisher is empty. The average extinguisher will only last about 30 seconds.
What You'll
Need
first-aid manual
sterile gauze pads of different sizes
adhesive tape
adhesive bandages in several sizes
elastic bandage
a splint
antiseptic wipes
soap
antibiotic ointment
antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide)
Hydrocortisone cream (1%)
acetaminophen and ibuprofen
extra prescription medications (if the family is going on vacation)
tweezers
sharp scissors
safety pins
disposable instant cold packs
calamine lotion
alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol
thermometer
tooth preservation kit
plastic non-latex gloves (at least 2 pairs)
flashlight and extra batteries
a blanket
mouthpiece for administering CPR (can be obtained from your local Red Cross)
your list of emergency phone numbers
blanket (stored nearby)
Class A:
Class B:
Class C:
Class D:
Class E:
Class F:
B). Will efficiently extinguish Class C gas fires, BUT BEWARE, IT CAN BE DANGEROUS TO EXTINGUISH A GAS FIRE
WITHOUT FIRST ISOLATING THE GAS SUPPLY. Special powders are available for class D metal fires.
Warning: when used indoors, powder can obscure vision or damage goods and machinery. It is also very
messy.
Colour Coding
Prior to 1st Jan 1997, the code of practice for fire extinguishers in the UK was BS 5423, which advised the colour coding of
fire extinguishers as follows:
Water - Red
Foam - Cream
Dry Powder - Blue
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) - Black
Halon - Green (now 'illegal' except for a few exceptions such as the Police, Armed Services and Aircraft).