Across
- 4. contains pressurized water and should only be used on class A fires
- 5. used on burning or combustible metals, often specific for the type of metal being used and not used on any other type of fires
- 8. protect heath care providers from diseases
- 10. used on burning cooking materials (fats,grease, and oils)
- 12. contains a gas that interferes with the chemical reaction that occurs when fuels burn; used on electrical equipment because it does not leave a residue and will not damage appliances such as computers; most effective on Class C fires
- 14. three things needed to start a fire
- 15. used on fires involving combubustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic, and wood
Down
- 1. requires that employers inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace
- 2. all manufacturers must provide
- 3. exposure radiology departments and ental offices
- 5. contains carbon dioxide gas that privides a smothering action on the fire by forming a cloud of cool ice or snow- like residue most effective on class B or C fires
- 6. promate the safty and well-being of a person by adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries
- 7. correct posture
- 9. chemical contains a chemical that acts to smother a fire; type BC extinguishers residue that must be cleaned up as soon as possible; type ABC
- 10. used on electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets; the C stands for nonconductive; if possible, the electricity should be turned off before using an extinguisher on an electrical fire
- 11. keep you feet 8-10 inches apart
- 13. used on used on fires involving flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, oil, paint, grease, and cooking fat