灭火器
A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by either putting out a small fire or containing it so people may safely exit the building.
Safety Tips
- When operating a fire extinguisher, remember the acronym PASS:
- Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle
pointing away from you and release the locking
mechanism.
- Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
- Squeeze the levers slowly and evenly.
- Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.
- Like any mechanical device, fire extinguishers must be maintained on a regular basis to ensure their proper operation. The EH&S Office is responsible for overseeing the fire extinguisher maintenance program. EH&S also provides fire extinguishers upon request in support of student events. EH&S will provide a replacement fire extinguisher for your work area or residence hall if you note that an extinguisher is missing from its mounted location, has been discharged or is no longer serviceable.
- Fire extinguishers must be inspected or given a "quick check" every 30 days. In addition, fire extinguishers must be maintained annually in accordance with local, state and national codes and regulations. The annual inspection consists of a thorough examination of the fire extinguisher's mechanical parts, fire extinguishing agent and expellant gas. The annual inspection is performed each January by a fire extinguisher service company and is coordinated through the EH&S Office.
How will I know if my fire extinguisher has had its annual inspection?
- If the annual inspection is current, the extinguisher will have a plastic tag with the current calendar year stamped on it. If you find an extinguisher that is missing a plastic tag or has a plastic tag stamped with an out-of-date calendar year, please notify the EH&S Office immediately.
Why doesn't my extinguisher have an inspection tag for recording the monthly inspection?
- Fire extinguisher inspections at William & 玛丽 are tracked using a barcode system. Once an extinguisher inspection is complete, the inspector will scan the extinguisher's barcode. The inspector will also record in the barcode system if there are any deficiencies such as a missing pin or a broken hanging bracket. Inspection records are downloaded from the barcode reader, stored in a spreadsheet and are available for review upon request.
Test Your Portable Fire Extinguisher Knowledge!
Interested in Fire Extinguisher Training? Contact the EH&S Office at safety@wm.edu.
