According to fire safety, papers are categorized in which fire class?

Appeared in: SGPGI Nursing Officer-2024

Explanation

Option B: Class B fires involve flammable or combustible liquids and gases, such as gasoline, oil, and propane.
Option C: Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment, such as motors, appliances, and wiring.
Option D: Class D fires involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, and sodium.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Fire Safety and Fire Classifications as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Knowing fire classifications is essential for patient and staff safety in a healthcare facility, ensuring the correct fire extinguisher is used to prevent making the fire worse.
Nurses must be familiar with the hospital's fire safety plan, including evacuation routes and the RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate) and PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) protocols.
What if? - If a fire started in the hospital cafeteria's deep fryer, it would be a Class K fire. Using a Class A (water) extinguisher would be dangerous as it could cause the burning grease to splash and spread the fire.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question that tests your knowledge of a standard safety classification system.
First, identify the key term in the question, which is 'papers'.
Next, recall the different classes of fire and the types of materials associated with each.
Categorize 'paper' as an 'ordinary combustible' solid material.
Match this category to the correct fire class, which is Class A.
Select the option corresponding to Class A.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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