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What are the TWO pices of safety equipment used to respond to fires in the lab?
The science lab in my High School, has both a fire blanket and a fire extinguisher to deal with fires. We have more safety equipment than that- but that's what we'd use incase of fire.
What common household products can be used to smother a grease fire and how do they work?
The easiest way to smother a grease fire is to cover it with a pan lid. Grease fires can also be smothered with baking soda. The important way is to use the fire extinguisher.
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 extinguishes a fire?
The "Fire Triangle" indicates that a fire requires fuel, oxygen and heat to continue burning. Removing any one side will cause the reaction to cease.You can:Remove the source fuel (turn off gas or oil supply to the fire)Smother the fire with barriers such as foams, sand (or other inert material)Cool it with water or carbon dioxideTie up the reactants with compounds that bind with the oxygen more rapidly (Halon)Replace the oxygen in the air with carbon dioxide or other inert gas (Halon) I have one suggestion to all that if you have any damaged fire extinguisher then you can sell it on Halon.Us.Thank you all.
Lab equipment used to support filter paper?
= Lab equipment used to support filter paper would be a Funnel =
What gas is used by fire fighters?
Carbon dioxide. It will smother the fire.
What should be used to put out a fire in person's hair or clothing?
Stop, drop and roll is a simple fire safety technique taught to children, emergency services personnel and industrial workers as a component of health and safety training, and is primarily a method used to extinguish a fire on a person's clothes or hair without, or in addition to, the use of conventional fire-fighting equipment. Additionally, using a non-flammable cover, tarp, or blanket to "smother" the fire will help to stop the oxygen consumption needed to burn and grow.
What are the TWO pices of safety equipment used to respond to fires in the lab?
The science lab in my High School, has both a fire blanket and a fire extinguisher to deal with fires. We have more safety equipment than that- but that's what we'd use incase of fire.
Is safety equipment like fire extinguishers and fire blankets used to prevent accidents?
No, not really. Fire extinguishers and fire blankets are used to stop fires. The "accident" would have already occurred, starting the fire.
What common household products can be used to smother a grease fire and how do they work?
The easiest way to smother a grease fire is to cover it with a pan lid. Grease fires can also be smothered with baking soda. The important way is to use the fire extinguisher.
When working with bases which safety equipment is used?
gloves
What items in the classroom contain the Kite mark symbol?
Equipment such as Electrical, Safety wear (overalls, gloves, glasses) Sports equipment, the marjority of all the building materials used in the schools construction, Tables, Chairs, Fire equipment, electronics used in computers and peripherals - The range goes on and on
Can Halon fire extinguishers be used on electrical equipment?
Yes, Halon fire extinguishers can be used on electrical equipment- and in fact are often recommended.
What are the safety equipment in th laboratory?
The normal safety equipment that are used in a science lab would be: Goggles, Aprons, Gloves, Rubber bands for girls long hair, tongs ( for warm test tubes), germ disinfectant, vent hoods, safety shower, fire blanket, First aid Kit, Fire extinguisher, and the glass disposal. They are all there to keep you safe.
What equipment can be used for an electrical fire?
Class C fire Extinguishers
What is the method of putting out airplane fire in an airport?
Because of aviation fuel spilling over and around a crashed plane, dense foam is used to smother any possibility of a fire.
What common household products can be used to smother a grease fire?
Baking soda is an effective extinguishing agent for grease fires.
