Question

fire blanket
suitable for wood, paper
large fires
extinguisher
and electrical fires
wood, paper and fabric fires
extinguisher
, fabric electrical or liquid
cooking oils and
wood, paper and
electrical or

Explanation:

Identify the equipment types

We need to identify the safety equipment shown in each row of the table based on the icons and descriptions:

• Row 1: Fire Blanket (already filled).
• Row 2: A red fire extinguisher with a black band/label, which represents a Carbon Dioxide (\(\text{CO}_2\)) extinguisher.
• Row 3: A red fire extinguisher with a white band/label, which represents a Dry Powder (ABE or BE) extinguisher.
• Row 4: A fire hose reel (red reel icon).

Determine suitability and limitations

Using standard Australian/international workplace safety guidelines for fire safety equipment:

• Row 2 (Carbon Dioxide - \(\text{CO}_2\) Extinguisher):
• Name: Carbon Dioxide (\(\text{CO}_2\)) Extinguisher.
• Suitable for: Flammable liquids and electrical fires.
• NOT suitable for: Wood, paper, and fabric fires (Class A fires).
• Row 3 (Dry Powder Extinguisher):
• Name: Dry Powder Extinguisher.
• Suitable for: Wood, paper, fabric, electrical, or liquid fires (Class A, B, E).
• NOT suitable for: Cooking oils and fats (Class F fires).
• Row 4 (Fire Hose Reel):
• Name: Fire Hose Reel.
• Suitable for: Wood, paper, and fabric fires (Class A fires).
• NOT suitable for: Electrical or flammable liquid fires.

Apply workplace safety concepts

Applying Workplace Safety Procedures and Hazard Control Measures, we fill in the blanks to complete the safety matrix accurately.

Answer:

Row 2

• Name: <blank>Carbon Dioxide</blank> Extinguisher
• Suitable for: <blank>Flammable liquid</blank> and electrical fires
• NOT suitable for: Wood, paper and fabric fires

Row 3

• Name: <blank>Dry Powder</blank> Extinguisher
• Suitable for: <blank>Wood, paper,</blank> fabric, electrical, or liquid fires
• NOT suitable for: Cooking oils and <blank>fats</blank>

Row 4

• Name: <blank>Fire Hose Reel</blank>
• Suitable for: Wood, paper, and <blank>fabric fires</blank>
• NOT suitable for: Electrical or <blank>liquid fires</blank>