Safety rules, types of fires 

and  types of
extinguishers

TORRES CORTEZ PAÚL IVÁN

TECHNICAL ENGLISH I
FÍA 1C
 SAFETY RULES.
Types of fires.
Types of extinguishers.
Personal protection
equipment
Safety Helmet Ear protecction

Steel- toe boots Respiratory

protection mask

Safety Glasses Vis clothes

full face visor

Safety Gloves
 SAFETY RULES
• The investigation of accidents in
the field of work, and the
prevention of occupational
accidents determined that the safety
of workers depends on the behavior
of the worker and human factors.

• Therefore, they established

standards such as:
 STAY ALERT - and stay alive.

• The more awake a worker is,

the less likely he is to get
hurt. If you are not sure how
to operate equipment or
perform a task, ask your
supervisor.
WEAR THE PROPER CLOTHING

• Work clothing must fit

properly.

• Anything that can get

caught in machinery or
cause you to trip is
dangerous.
 USE THE RIGHT TOOLS
If you need a hammer, get one.

• Always use the correct tool, so

you avoid causing any damage
to the machinery under repair,
take care of the tool and even
take care of yourself from fatal
accidents.
 How to lift

• Lifting requires
more than muscle;
it's an art.

• Don't try to show

how strong you
are; it can end up
in a hospital
 DON'T BE A JOKER

• Practical jokes and

rough play can be
dangerous,
especially around
heavy machinery.

• If you feel the urge

to play, hold out
until after work.
 GET FIRST AID
IMMEDIATELY
• No matter how minor the
accident, you should
always resort to a medical
center for a respective
analysis, and thus avoid
future complications in
our health.
 REPORTING IS
IMPORTANT
• If you observe something
suspicious that could cause
an accident, report it as
soon as possible, to change
or repair the machinery if
this is the case, a timely
notice is very important.
Types of fires.
 Types of fires.

• CLASS A :fires
involving solid
materials such as
wood, paper or
textiles.
 Types of fires.

• CLASS B

• Fires involving
flammable liquids
such as petrol, diesel
or oils.
 Types of fires.

• CLASS C

• The electrical fire is caused

by short circuits, bad
electrical installations.

• These are not fought with

water only with the
appropriate equipment.
 Types of fires.
• CLASS D
• Fires involving live
• CLASS D electrical apparatus.
• Fires involving metals (Technically ‘Class E’
doesn’t exist)
Types of extinguishers.
CLASS A:
Perfect for combustible
carbon-based solids e.g., paper,
wood or textiles
CLASS B
Flammable liquids
like paraffin,
petrol, diesel or oil
(but not cooking
oil)
CLASS C
Flammable gases,
like butane, propane
or methane
CLASS B
As the CO2 is under
pressure inside the fire
extinguisher when the
discharge is made, cold is
produced.
Burning metals, eg
aluminium, lithium
or magnesium
https://www.uidaho.edu/dfa/administrative-
operations/ehs/safety-tips/basic-safety-rules
https://www.marsden-fire-safety.co.uk/resources/fire-
extinguishers
https://www.ifsecglobal.com/global/choose-right-type-fire-
extinguisher/