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Fire Extinguisher SOP Guidelines

This document provides standard operating procedures for using a fire extinguisher. It outlines the purpose, scope, responsibilities, and procedure. The procedure section describes how to properly operate a fire extinguisher by pulling the pin, aiming at the base of the fire, squeezing the lever to discharge the agent, and sweeping from side to side until the fire is out. It also covers recharging the extinguisher after use and refilling when the gauge reaches the red area.

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Fire Extinguisher SOP Guidelines

This document provides standard operating procedures for using a fire extinguisher. It outlines the purpose, scope, responsibilities, and procedure. The procedure section describes how to properly operate a fire extinguisher by pulling the pin, aiming at the base of the fire, squeezing the lever to discharge the agent, and sweeping from side to side until the fire is out. It also covers recharging the extinguisher after use and refilling when the gauge reaches the red area.

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  • Table of Contents: Overview of the document's sections, including purpose, scope, responsibilities, and procedures.

GENERAL SOPs FOR HUMAN RESOURCE

Title: Sops for Fire extinguisher


Document No.: Sops-G-QM-HR-009 Issue Status: 01 Page 1 of 2
Issued to: Document Control Issued Date: 25-05-2008 Page Status: 01

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE
3. RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES
4. REFERENCE
5. DEFINITIONS
6. PROCEDURE
7. DOCUMENTS / RECORDS

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GENERAL SOPs FOR HUMAN RESOURCE
Title: Sops for Fire extinguisher
Document No.: Sops-G-QM-HR-009 Issue Status: 01 Page 2 of 2
Issued to: Document Control Issued Date: 25-05-2008 Page Status: 01

1.0 PURPOSE
1.1 It is established to control the emergency fire.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 Applicable to all departments of the plant.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
Sr. Officer Admin, All Departmental Heads
4.0 REFERENCE
NA
5.0 DEFINATIONS
List of GMP Definitions
6.0 PROCEDURE
6.1 Before using your fire extinguisher, be sure to read the instructions before it's too late. Although there
are many different types of fire extinguishers, all of them operate in a similar manner.
6.2 Using of Fire Extinguisher
6.2.1 Pull the Pin at the top of the extinguisher. The pin releases a locking mechanism and will
allow you to discharge the extinguisher.
6.2.2 Aim at the base of the fire, not the flames. This is important - in order to put out the fire,
you must extinguish the fuel.
6.2.3 Squeeze the lever slowly. This will release the extinguishing agent in the extinguisher. If
the handle is released, the discharge will stop.
6.2.4 Sweep from side to side. Using a sweeping motion, move the fire extinguisher back and
forth until the fire is completely out. Operate the extinguisher from a safe distance, several
feet away, and then move towards the fire once it starts to diminish.
6.3 A typical fire extinguisher contains 10 seconds of extinguishing power. This could be less if it has
already been partially discharged. Always read the instructions that come with the fire extinguisher
beforehand and become familiarized with its parts. It is highly recommended by fire prevention experts
that you get hands-on training before operating a fire extinguisher. Most local fire departments offer this
service.
6.4 Once the fire is out, don't walk away! Watch the area for a few minutes in case it re-ignites. Recharge
the extinguisher immediately after use.
6.5 Refilling
6.5.1 When the gauge needle reached at the point of RED area, it shows that fire extinguisher needs to be
refilling.
7.0 Documents & Records
7.1 NA

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