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Environmental Health & Safety: Fire Extinguisher Types, Maintenance, and Usage<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Fire Extinguisher Types & Maintenance<\/h2>\n

EH&S manages over 300 portable fire extinguishers at WesternU. Portable fire extinguishers are intended as a first line of defense to cope with fire of limited sizes. The presence of a fire extinguisher can save you from a catastrophic event.<\/p>\n

Services include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Fire extinguisher annual inspections<\/li>\n
  • Fire extinguisher installs and removals<\/li>\n
  • Fire extinguisher hands on training<\/li>\n
  • Monthly inspections (done by security)<\/li>\n
  • Plan review for new construction and remodeling projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Types of Fire Extinguishers<\/h3>\n

    ABC Dry Chemical<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Extinguishing agent: 5-20 pounds of mono-ammonium phosphate<\/li>\n
    • Use: Class A, B and C fires<\/li>\n
    • Range: 15 feet<\/li>\n
    • Found in hallway and occasionally in laboratories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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