4.05 Segment 1 Collaboration Assignment

Directions: If you are unable to attend a live collaboration session, this activity will allow you to get credit for the Segment 1 Collaboration Project. Fill out the RED sections of this activity sheet.

1. Detalied explanation of how smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors work.
How do smoke detectors work?
* The battery applies a voltage to the plates, charging one plate positive and the other plate negative. Alpha particles constantly released by the americium knock electrons off of the atoms in the air, ionizing the oxygen and nitrogen atoms in the chamber. The positively-charged oxygen and nitrogen atoms are attracted to the negative plate and the electrons are attracted to the
Reliable source(s) in MLA or APA format (use Easybib.com to generate citations):
"Safety Tip Sheets." Safety Tip Sheets. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2014. <http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/safety-tip-sheets>.

Fact #2:
If the CO alarm sounds, you must get fresh air. Move outdoors, by an open window or near an open door. Make sure everyone in the home gets to fresh air. Call the fire department from a fresh air location. Stay there until help arrives

Reliable source(s) in MLA or APA format (use Easybib.com to generate citations):
"Safety Tip Sheets." Safety Tip Sheets. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2014. <http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/safety-tip-sheets>.

4. Post your work for #3 in the Discussion Groups of the class.

Date you posted your research in the Discussion Groups: 11/30/2014

5. Read and borrow from other students’ posts.

Find two students who chose different fire safety facts, equipment or strategies from you. REPLY to the student(s) whose work you borrow, commenting on an interesting fact you learned from their post. Paste below:

“Borrowed” Fire Facts Posting #1:
Every workplace must have enough exits so everyone can get out quickly in case of a fire. The number of people, structure, height and type of construction, fire protection availability must be taken in to account.

Reliable source(s): Ajmani, Vinod K. “OSHA Fact Sheet: Fire Safety In The Workplace.” Asbestos-Nu (2002): n. pag. Occupational Safety & Health Administration.