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Healthcare: Fire Prevention SS14024AE (17 Min.)

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Once a fire has started, it will continue to burn as long as there is fuel and oxygen to feed it.
2
All classes of fires can be safely extinguished by applying large quantities of water to them.
3
You should not try to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire unless you have been trained about how to do it.
4
If a fire occurs, healthcare employees can use the acronym "R.A.C.E." to guide them in responding to the emergency.
5
In a fire emergency, patients who are in immediate danger from smoke or flames should be removed from the hazard area to a "safe refuge" location
6
You can minimize your chances of inhaling smoke during a fire evacuation by staying as close to the floor as possible.
7
Careless smoking often provides the source of ignition for fires that occur in healthcare facilities.
8
Electrical equipment should be inspected for wear, damage or missing parts on a weekly basis.
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Patients should not be allowed to use shavers, hair dryers, coffee makers or other small appliances in their rooms without official approval.
10
An "overload" can occur in an extension cord if it is connected to a device that draws more current than the cord can safely handle.