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Where can I find information on what a fire blanket is?
A fire blanket is used to extinguish small starting fires. It's made of fire retardant material such as fibreglass, kevlar or just wool treated with a fire retardant fluid. You place a fire blanket over a fire to smother it.
Why do you wrap blanket around a person whose cloths have caught fire?
Wrapping a blanket around a person whose clothes are on fire can help smother the flames by cutting off the oxygen supply. This can prevent the fire from spreading and give more time for the person to safely remove the burning clothing or for someone else to help extinguish the flames. It is important to ensure the person stops, drops to the ground, and rolls to further extinguish the fire.
What is the purpose of a science lab fire blanket?
To put out a fire! If someone's clothes catch fire, wrapping them in the blanket quickly will smother the fire. You don't want to throw it on a liquid fire or lab equipment, as it can cause the spread, but it is very useful for individuals.
The clothes of a person catch fire the person is covered with a blanket to extinguish fire why?
The blanket will help to smother the flames. The flames should go out once deprived of oxygen, hopefully before the person suffers burns. A carpet could be used instead as speed is essential.
Why does covering a burning object with a blanket help to extinguish a fire?
throwing a blanket over a small contained fire stops oxygen to the fire .to stop a fire you need to take out one of the three elements that are needed for a fire to burn witch are heat /oxygen/fuel
How can I safely extinguish an alcohol flame?
To safely extinguish an alcohol flame, you can smother it by covering it with a non-flammable material like a metal lid or a fire blanket. Do not use water to put out an alcohol flame as it can spread the fire.
Why blanket is wrapped around a person whose clothes caught fire?
Fire requires three things: heat, fuel, and oxygen. If you take one of them away, then the fire will stop. By wrapping a heavy blanket around a burning object, it blocks oxygen in the air from getting to the fire and the fire goes out.
What lab safety equipment is used to smother a fire?
A fire blanket is commonly used to smother a fire in a laboratory setting. It is made of fire-resistant materials and can be used to cover a fire to restrict oxygen and extinguish it.
Can you extinguish a candle fire by pouring water on it?
No, pouring water on a candle fire is not recommended as it can cause the hot wax to splatter and spread the fire. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or smother the flame with a fire blanket.
What are two recommended proccedures for dealing safely with an office fire?
If it is a small fire you can attempt to extinguish it with a fire blanket or fire extinguisher. Otherwise, evacuate the area and isolate the fire by closing the door and then activate the fire alarm
Will Dilaudid help you with norco withdrawal?
It will be like trying to extinguish a fire with gasoline.
Which gas is required to extinguish a fire?
carbon dioxide is used to extinguish fire
