Introduction
Fire extinguishers are fire protection devices used, in an emergency, to control or extinguish small fires.
A small fire, if not checked immediately, will soon spread out of control. In fact, most big fires start out as
small ones. It is important, therefore, that you equip your workplace with the proper fire extinguishers as
part of your fire protection plan. It's also the law.
For a fire extinguisher to be effective, the following conditions must be met:
the fire extinguisher must be right for the type of fire;
it must be located where it can be easily reached;
it must be in good working order;
the fire must be discovered while it is still small; and
the person using the fire extinguisher must be trained to use it properly.
This guideline discusses fire extinguishing methods, types of extinguishers and their proper selection,
location, identification, maintenance and use. It also covers employee training and outlines the legal
requirements for extinguishers in workplaces.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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