Westpoort VCA Eindtermen Basis, VOL, VIL VCU Engels

catalyst promotes the reaction speed and will therefore fuel the fire - Certain products can influence the fire (fuel and oxygen reaction): negative catalyst slows down the reaction rate, so will slow down the fire Extinguishing properties of different extinguishing agents Water Limited oxygen displacement due to steam and cooling capacity Foam Shut off the oxygen supply to the source of the fire and cool it down Extinguishing powder Inhibits the combustion reaction between the combustible substance and oxygen, negative catalysis Limited oxygen barrier Carbon dioxide Oxygen displacing and limited cooling capacity Fire blankets Oxygen-sealed Sand Turn off the oxygen supply

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If you can't handle it, stop and evacuate

Course of action (treatment of burns) Rinse with water as quickly as possible for at least 15 minutes

Hot work watch duties -

Preventive actions to prevent fire

- Monitor the requirements of the hot work permit - Call emergency services if a fire occurs - Start of fire extinguishing until fire brigade/intervention team arrives

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Apply first aid

Require hot work watch Customized training

Course of action (discovery of a fire) - Ensure your own safety - Report the fire -

Warn people in the vicinity of the fire

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Close doors and windows

Get people to safety

Put out the fire if you can

Procedure (extinguishing) -

Always ensure your own safety

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Choose the correct extinguishing agent

Extinguish the fire

Stay attentive if the fire seems extinguished, it could fan out

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