SAFETY RULES IN THE WORKSHOP

 No playing in the workshop

 No eating or drinking is permitted in the workshop
 Always wear an apron or an overall in the workshop
 Wear strong shoes
 Tie up long hair
 Roll up sleeves
 When necessary wear goggles
 Don’t rush your projects
 Turn off the machine before cleaning it
 Report any damage done to machines
 Keep hands away from moving machinery
 Keep clear of any person operating tools and machinery
 Ask how to use the tools safely
 Remove rings and loose jewellery before operating machinery, they may a be hazard
 Clean up any spills immediately
Equipments and tools used in Technical
Drawing
 Types of fires
CLASS A
Class A fires are defined as ordinary combustibles. These fires commonly use flammable
material as their source of fuel. Paper, wood, rubber, trash ,and many plastics are common
sources of Class A fires. This is without a doubt one of the most common accidental fire
encountered across different industries.

CLASS B
The Class B fires are fires that occur due to presents of flammable liquids or gases. Common
liquid based fuel sources include petroleum based oils and paints, kerosene, and gasoline.
Flammable gases such as butane or propane are also common fuel sources in Class B fires. In
industries dealing with fuels, lubricants, and certain types of paint, Class B fires are the most
common hazards.

CLASS C
The Class C fires are fires that derive from the usage of electrical components and/or energized
equipment as its source of fuel. Electrical fires are mostly common in industries that deal with
energy and use equipments that heavily rely on electric power. However, electrical fires can
occur on smaller scales in all businesses, even at homes and should be taken seriously.

CLASS D
The Class D fires are ones which usually occur in the presents of combustible metals which are
the source of fuel. Examples of these combustible metals include titanium, magnesium,
aluminum, and potassium. Class D fires are quite a danger in laboratory environments.

CLASS K
A Class K fires are defined as a cooking fires involving combustion from liquids used in food
preparation. Cooking fires are fueled by liquid cooking materials. Sources of fuel for Class K
fires are greases, cooking oils, vegetable fat, and animal fat.
 What are fire extinguishers and how are they
used

Fire extinguishers are fire protection devices used to put out or control small fires in
emergencies, and is not intended to be used on fires which are out of control.
The following steps are necessary to correctly operate a fire extinguisher:
Firstly pull the pin, this will break the tamper seal.
Secondly aim low, pointing the nozzle or hose at the base of the fire. It is not recommended that
you touch the horn on a CO2 extinguisher (it gets very cold and can damage the skin).
Then squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
Lastly sweep from side to side at the base of the fire, the fuel source, until the fire is extinguished

Types of Fire Extinguishers

WATER AND FOAM
Water and Foam fire extinguishers extinguish the fire by taking away the heat element of the fire
triangle. Foam agents also separate the oxygen element from the other elements.
Water extinguishers are for Class A fires only.

CARBON DIOXIDE
Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishers extinguish fire by taking away the oxygen element of the fire
triangle and also be removing the heat with a very cold discharge.
Carbon dioxide can be used on Class B & C fires.
DRY CHEMISTRY
Dry Chemical fire extinguishers extinguish the fire primarily by interrupting the chemical
reaction of the fire triangle.
Today's most widely used type of fire extinguisher is the multipurpose dry chemical that is
effective on Class A, B, and C fires. This agent also works by creating a barrier between the
oxygen element and the fuel element on Class A fires.
Ordinary dry chemical is for Class B & C fires only.

WET CHEMICALS
Wet Chemicals are new agents that extinguish the fire by removing the heat of the fire triangle
and prevents re-ignition by creating a barrier between the oxygen and fuel elements.
Wet chemical of Class K extinguishers were developed for modern, high efficiency deep fat
fryers in commercial cooking operations. Some may also be used on Class A fires in commercial
kitchens.

CLEAN AGENT
Halogenated or Clean Agent extinguishers include the halon agents as well as the newer and less
ozone depleting halocarbon agents. They extinguish the fire by interrupting the chemical reaction
and/or removing heat from the fire triangle.
Clean agent extinguishers are effective on Class A, B and C fires.

DRY POWDER
Dry Powder extinguishers are similar to dry chemical except that they extinguish the fire by
separating the fuel from the oxygen element or by removing the heat element of the fire triangle.
However, dry powder extinguishers are for Class D or combustible metal fires, only.

WATER MIST
Water Mist extinguishers are a recent development that extinguish the fire by taking away the
heat element of the fire triangle. They are an alternative to the clean agent extinguishers where
contamination is a concern.
Water mist extinguishers are primarily for Class A fires, although they are safe for use on Class
C fires as well.
WATER MIST
Water Mist extinguishers are a recent development that extinguish the fire by taking away the
heat element of the fire triangle. They are an alternative to the clean agent extinguishers where
contamination is a concern.
Water mist extinguishers are primarily for Class A fires, although they are safe for use on Class
C fires as well.

CARTRIDGE OPERATED DRY CHEMICAL

Cartridge Operated Dry Chemical fire extinguishers extinguish the fire primarily by interrupting
the chemical reaction of the fire triangle.
Like the stored pressure dry chemical extinguishers, the multipurpose dry chemical is effective
on Class A, B, and C fires. This agent also works by creating a barrier between the oxygen
element and the fuel element on Class A fires.
Ordinary dry chemical is for Class B & C fires only.