Not all types of fire extinguishing agents should be used in a confined space as some agents could pose additional risks to occupants of the confined space.
At the end of this article, you will get to know the “Type of fire extinguishing agent that should not be used in a confined space”.
Major Hazards of a Confine Space
Confine space poses several hazards which include:
- Oxygen deficiency (Low amount of oxygen)
- Flammable or explosive atmospheres
- Harmful gas, fume or vapor, etc.
The most popular fire extinguishers currently in use include:
- Water
- CO2
- Foam
- DCP – Dry chemical powder, etc.
Fire Extinguishing Agent That Should Not Be Used In A Confine Space
Among the list of popular fire extinguishers currently in use as stated above, the CO2 fire extinguisher should not be used in the confined space.
Considering the lack of a reasonable amount of oxygen in the confined space, the use of a CO2 extinguisher in the confined space will further increase oxygen deficiency in the confined space since it displaces oxygen.
Fumes from CO2 extinguishers can asphyxiate occupants in the confined space.
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