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Fire extinguishers are located near exits throughout the building and are indicated by a wall sign above the extinguisher (safety maps).
The Valley Library is equipped with |
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ABC class fire extinguishers for all purposes. They are inspected, managed, and replaced by OSU Environmental Health & Safe. Each fire extinguisher is capable of putting out these types of fires:
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Fire extinguisher locations are marked with signage (ceiling or wall) throughout the building. Know where your fire extinguisher is located in your work area or area´s you frequent.
Do not obstruct or obscure fire extinguishers from view — they must be easily accessible.
Fire extinguishers are inspected annually by the Corvallis Fire Dept. and replaced every six years by OSU Facility Services.
Training and Use |
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According to OSHA regulations, you |
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should be trained annually in fire extinguisher use |
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Fire extinguishers may only be used on trash can size fires or smaller. If larger, evacuate the building. If you are not trained in fire extinguisher use, evacuate the building.
To access the fire extinguisher, break the glass with an object or foot and pull the metal handle.
Resources
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. You should not use a fire extinguisher without training which can be obtained online at OSU Environmental Health and Safety. |