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Fire extinguishers are inspected and serviced annually, but regular checks should be made to ensure safety. At weekly or monthly intervals, all tamper seals and safety pins should be checked, as well as the pressure gauge, which should remain...
DO NOT attempt to fight a fire if you could be putting yourself or other in any type of danger! ALWAYS – make sure that you raise the alarm and that the Fire Service has been called. ALWAYS –...
P – Pull the pin A – Aim the extinguisher hose or horn at the base of the fire S – Squeeze the trigger handles together S – Sweep the hose or horn from side to side Remember: Extinguishers...
Fire extinguishers should be placed in a position suitable to its specific needs. However, most extinguishers are placed at exit points to protect escape routes in a fire situation.
Wet chemical extinguishers can be used on A and F class fires. A class fires are for fires involving wood, plastic and textiles, and F-class fires are for fires involving cooking oils and fats.
A yellow marking can identify wet chemical fire extinguishers.
Foam fire extinguishers can be used on A and B class fires. A-class fires involve materials such as paper, wood and plastic. B-class fires involve flammable liquids.
Foam fire extinguishers can be identified via their cream colour marking.
Sometimes known as the multi-purpose fire extinguisher, powder fire extinguishers can be used on A, B and C class fires. A-class fires involve materials such as wood, paper and plastic. B-class fires involve flammable liquids, and C-class fires involve...