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Printable Safety Posters

Free posters for your facility — print, laminate, and post

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All posters are free to print and distribute in your facility. Click “Print Poster” to open a clean, print-ready version. For best results, print on letter-size paper and laminate.

P.A.S.S.

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

P
PULL
📌

Pull the pin to break the tamper seal

A
AIM
🎯

Aim the nozzle at the BASE of the fire

S
SQUEEZE
✊

Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly

S
SWEEP
↔️

Sweep side to side at the base

If the fire is larger than a trash can or spreading rapidly — EVACUATE and call 911

P.A.S.S. Technique

How to use a fire extinguisher — Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Fire Classes & Extinguisher Types

A
Ordinary Combustibles
Wood, paper, cloth, rubber, plastics
Water, ABC Dry Chemical
B
Flammable Liquids
Gasoline, oil, grease, paint, solvents
CO₂, ABC Dry Chemical, Clean Agent
C
Energized Electrical
Wiring, panels, motors, appliances
CO₂, ABC Dry Chemical, Clean Agent
D
Combustible Metals
Magnesium, titanium, lithium, sodium
Dry Powder (metal-specific)
K
Cooking Oils & Fats
Vegetable oils, animal fats, grease
Wet Chemical (required within 30 ft)

NEVER use water on Class B, C, or K fires

Fire Extinguisher Classes

Know which extinguisher to use on which fire

Fire Door Inspection

DO ✅

✅ Verify label is intact and legible
✅ Check door closes and latches fully
✅ Confirm self-closer works from any position
✅ Verify clearance: max 3/4" bottom, 1/8" sides
✅ Ensure no field modifications
✅ Check glazing is fire-rated and intact
✅ Verify hardware is fire-rated
✅ Inspect frame and hinges for damage

DON'T ❌

❌ Prop open with wedges or blocks
❌ Paint over the fire rating label
❌ Install non-rated hardware
❌ Remove self-closing device
❌ Block with furniture or equipment
❌ Drill holes in the door or frame
❌ Disable magnetic holder wiring
❌ Ignore gaps exceeding code limits

Per NFPA 80, §5.2 — Annual inspection required by qualified person

Fire Door Do's & Don'ts

Annual inspection quick-reference poster

R.A.C.E.

Healthcare Fire Response Procedure

R
RESCUE

Remove patients and visitors from immediate danger

A
ALARM

Pull the nearest fire alarm pull station and call the operator

C
CONTAIN

Close all doors to contain fire and smoke

E
EXTINGUISH

Extinguish small fires with a portable extinguisher if safe

Remember: Defend-in-place first. Evacuate only as a last resort in healthcare.

R.A.C.E. Procedure

Healthcare fire response — Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

18-Inch Rule

Sprinkler Head Clearance — NFPA 25, §5.2.1.1.1

18"

Minimum clearance below sprinkler deflectors

Violations

  • Boxes stacked too high
  • Shelving within 18"
  • Signs or banners
  • Hanging decorations
  • Ductwork additions

Compliance

  • Mark clearance on walls
  • Train warehouse staff
  • Regular walk-throughs
  • Report violations immediately
  • Include in orientation

18-Inch Rule

Sprinkler head clearance requirement — NFPA 25