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What is the primary purpose of a fire extinguisher carried on heavy equipment?

Fire extinguishers are mandated on heavy equipment as a first line of defence to quickly suppress small fires, preventing them from escalating into major incide

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Question: What is the primary purpose of a fire extinguisher carried on heavy equipment?

Answer options: ✅ To suppress small fires that may occur on the equipment.

  • To signal for help in an emergency.
  • To cool overheated hydraulic lines.
  • To clean the engine compartment.

Correct answer: To suppress small fires that may occur on the equipment.

Explanation: Fire extinguishers are mandated on heavy equipment as a first line of defence to quickly suppress small fires, preventing them from escalating into major incidents.

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