Answer: The equipment best suited for extinguishing each type of fire are listed below:
--> Fire extinguisher: Large fire on the floor
--> Overturned beaker: Small benchtop fire
--> Fire blanket: clothing fire.
Explanation:
Fire outbreaks is a common event that can be prevented in a standard chemistry laboratory with the aid of fire safety equipments.
The method used by these equipments to extinguish fire is to suffocate the fire by obstructing the source of oxygen, by reducing the heat with the use of water and removing the fuel or oxygen source.
These fire safety equipments should be highly visible and easily accessible in a laboratory. Example of fire safety equipments includes:
--> Fire extinguisher: A laboratory personnel needs to be trained in the use of this since it's made up of different types. it can be used to extinguish ( put out) large fire on the floor.
--> Overturned beaker: this can be used to suffocate small fire on the bench which is also common in the laboratory.
-->Fire blanket: This should be used in the event that a person’s body or clothing catches fire.
