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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 5 - Using a Portable Fire Extinguisher (PASS method)
Description: Episode 5 focuses on one of the most fundamental emergency‑response skills every worker should know: how to properly use a portable fire extinguisher. Dr. Ayers emphasizes that while extinguishers are common in workplaces, many employees have never actually been trained to use one — and in an emergency, hesitation or misuse can make a dangerous situation worse.
The core message: Fire extinguishers save lives only when people know how to use them confidently and correctly.
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🔥 When to Use a Fire Extinguisher
The episode reinforces three critical conditions that must be true before attempting to fight a fire: