Title: Explain the use of fire protection equipment.
Course: Biological Applications in Agriculture (18308-I) > Section: Applying Safety Practices in the Agricultural Mechanics and the Agricultural Biotechnology Lab

Explanation should include

- adhering to emergency procedures that follow government regulations and instructor guidelines

- using “RACE” procedures in the event of a fire
  - R= Rescue/remove all occupants
  - A=Activate the alarm system
  - C=Confine the fire by closing the door
  - E=Evacuate/extinguish
- identifying fire protection equipment

- identifying the location of fire protection equipment
- identifying the types of fires (e.g., Class A, B, C, and D) and the appropriate types of extinguishers to use with each type
- identifying hazards and precautions associated with each type of extinguisher

- operating fire extinguishers using “PASS” procedures
  - P=Pull the pin
  - A=Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire
  - S=Squeeze the trigger while holding the extinguisher upright
  - S= Sweep the extinguisher from side to side
  - using fire blankets when applicable.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the different types of fire extinguishers?
- What procedure should students follow in case of an emergency or accident?
- Why is it important to observe proper housekeeping to keep workspaces uncluttered, orderly, and clean?
- How can fire hazards be reduced?
- Why should one limit the number and amount of flammables and combustibles stored in a laboratory?
- Why is it important to store chemicals in an approved cabinet that meets the NFPA-50 and OSHA 1910.106 requirements; and be vented to a safe area?