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A CO2 fire extinguisher works by suffocating a fire with CO2 which causes the oxygen to be displaced and the fire to burn out.

As well as the correct type of fire extinguisher, you will also need the right size and weight for each fire extinguisher.

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Dangerous incident means an incident, prescribed under WHS Act 2011 (Cth) Section 37, in relation to a workplace that exposes a worker or any other person to a serious risk to a person’s health or safety emanating from an immediate or imminent exposure to:

Lost time injury (LTI) is a workplace injury or illness significant enough to require: admission to hospital; the next full scheduled day of work missed, is the result of an event, and is outside the control of the WHS management systems of the University. An LTI is not an aggravation of pre-existing injury.

For class B fires a Foam fire extinguisher is the most common type of extinguisher used. As these fire extinguishers are water-based, they can also be used on Class A fires.

Dry Powder fire extinguishers should be stored directly next to the source of the fire risk to enable quick access if required.

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Foam fire extinguishers work by creating a cooling effect on the fuel which is feeding the fire, and the foaming agent inside the extinguisher (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) helps by creating a barrier between the flames of the fire and the fuel. This will then result in the fire being extinguished.

This procedure is further explained in and supplemented by WHSMS Handbook Chapter 3.16 Incident and Hazard Reporting and Chapter 4.3 Incident Investigations.

As dry powder fire extinguishers are advised not to be used in enclosed spaces, the below is a common list of businesses that would use a dry powder fire extinguisher:

There are several classes of fire and each fire extinguisher type is designed to tackle them. They are based on which fuels a fire, to begin with. It is the presence of the fuel within your premises that will help determine which fire extinguishers types you need and the location of them.

Workers is anyone who carries out work for the University and include staff, Visiting and Honorary Appointments (VaHA), volunteers, titleholders, affiliates, labour hiring workers, student gaining work experience and contractors of ANU. HDR students may be ANU workers depending on their role but they are covered under the scope of this procedure.

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Notifiable Radiation Incidents mean incidents prescribed under section 58 of Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 2018 that must be reported to the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). In the context of ANU, this mean

Wet chemical fire extinguishers are used in class F fires that involve cooking oils and fats. Although his type of fire extinguisher could be used in Class A fires, a foam or water fire extinguisher would be better suited to this class of fire.

Specialist dry powder extinguishers exist that can be used on fires caused by flammable liquids. Standard dry powder fire extinguishers can be used on fires involving electronic equipment up to 1000v.

During your fire risk assessment locations will be identified as class A fire risks, and this is where the Water fire extinguishers will be placed. This should be next to the exits on floors.

Emergency is the result of an incident requiring immediate action and a coordinated response that may include external emergency response services and coordination of stakeholders until the situation is controlled.

Dry powder fire extinguishers can be used in a wide range of scenarios involving organic materials such as cardboard, paper, fabrics, wood and coal.

Water fire extinguishers are suited to class A fire risks and are the most popular fire extinguisher type. They distribute water at high pressure to extinguish flames.

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers will often be found in server rooms or in a space where a large number of electrical devices are based. They are used in extinguishing electrical fires.

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Dry Powder fire extinguishers work by removing the heating element of the fire triangle, without this the fire will extinguish. They also separate the fuel of the fire from the oxygen element.

Incident or event is an occurrence that could have or did result in harm to a person, the environment or property damage.

Fire extinguishers are not compliant with UK fire extinguisher legislation until they have been commissioned. Even if you have the correct fire extinguisher type and sizes they are not compliant until you have them checked and approved as safe to use.

After these checks have taken place by your selected fire extinguisher engineering company, you will receive a certificate verifying that your fire extinguishers have been commissioned in line with UK fire regulations, and are therefore safe to use.

Wet Chemical fire extinguishers should be stored next to the source of a fire risk after a fire assessment has taken place.

As this is the most common fire extinguisher a water fire extinguisher is used throughout most buildings in the UK. A list of the most common is below:

Near miss is an occurrence/event that may have resulted in an injury or illness. A near miss can be notifiable as prescribed in the WHS Act based on the potential risk of an event.

Electrical fires – fires involving electrical equipment such as laptops and photocopiers. The fire changes class once the electrical item is removed.

First aid injury (FAI) is any workplace injury which requires immediate first aid treatment. It does not warrant treatment at the level provided by a qualified medical practitioner and the injured person can return to work within the shift.

Like the water fire extinguisher type, foam fire extinguishers can be used for fires involving flammable solids such as wood, paper, and textiles. In addition to flammable solids, foam fire extinguishers can also be used on flammable liquids including petrol or paint.

They can also be used on flammable gases such as liquid petroleum, flammable liquid such as petrol and electrical equipment.

The Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS) Handbook provides practical guidance for University and its local areas on how to implement the University WHS Management System and defines the responsibilities and actions required by management and workers within the management system.

Radiation accident is an occurrence associated with controlled apparatus, controlled materials or at a controlled facility, which results in, or has the potential to result in, exposure to ionising or non-ionising radiation, such as to injure, damage or harm any person or the environment. This includes occurrences involving, or resulting from, acts or omissions that were deliberate, reckless or negligent.

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For your premises to meet current fire safety regulations you need to have the right types of fire extinguishers, this will also ensure that your premises are protected in the event of a fire occurring.

Medical treatment injury (MTI) is a workplace injury or illness, significant enough to require treatment by a qualified medical professional (for example a doctor). Treatment at this level begins with a stich/suture or a prescription. A sterile strip (medical skin closer) to close a wound is not an MTI as a First Aider could apply this as a standard item in a first aid kit. Visits to a physiotherapist following a workplace injury are an MTI if more than four visits are required.

Foam fire extinguishers should be used in buildings where flammable liquids are stored, and within buildings where organic materials are found.  A list of the most common is below:

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CO2 fire extinguishers should be stored next to the nearest fire exits and/or by the source of a fire risk, which should be identified by a fire risk assessment.

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Dry powder extinguishers can be used in the event of class A, B or C fires and are commonly known as ABC extinguishers because of this. This type of extinguisher should not be used in an enclosed space as the powder could be easily inhaled and is also incredibly difficult to clean up once the fire has been extinguished.

Once a class A or class B fire risk has been identified then Foam fire extinguishers should be stored at exit points at these locations.

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Upon pressing the fire extinguisher trigger potassium is expelled as a fine mist, this creates a layer of soapy foam on the surface of the burning oil or fat that starves the fire of the oxygen.

A water fire extinguisher works by having a cooling effect on the fire’s fuel and taking away the heating element that the fire needs to keep burning. This will result in the fire burning more slowly and results in the flames being put out and the fire will be extinguished.

Notifiable incident to Comcare is an incident that results in death(s), serious injury or illness and/or a dangerous incident.

This procedure describes how the Australian National University (ANU) investigates, reports and takes action when incidents and events (referred to in this procedure as incidents) occur following injuries, illness, hazards and other system failures with a potential to impact on health and safety. This procedure links to the Work Health and Safety policy and meets compliance requirements for incident management as defined in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) (WHS Act), the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011(Cth) and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 (Cth).

immediate treatment as an in‑patient in a hospital; or immediate treatment for the amputation of any part of his or her body; or a serious head injury; or a serious eye injury; or a serious burn; or the separation of his or her skin from an underlying tissue (such as de-gloving or scalping); or a spinal injury; or the loss of a bodily function; or serious laceration; or