FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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Employee Training
All employees who may be required to use fire extinguishers should receive training.
Training should cover:
Fire extinguisher locations
Classes of fire most likely to occur in your workplace and the proper fire extinguishers to use
Markings on extinguishers
When and how to use extinguishers
Importance of sounding the alarm
Health and safety hazards
Personal protective equipment
Use lectures and demonstrations, and give employees plenty of opportunity to practice using
extinguishers. Consider having them practice on extinguishers that need recharging. With increased
confidence, employees are more likely to respond effectively to fire emergencies.
Make sure employees are aware of the operating instructions posted by fire extinguishers. Provide
retraining as needed.
What the Law Says
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Section 123 of the Regulation 851 RRO 1990 (Industrial Establishments) specifies that the requirements
of the Fire Code respecting fire extinguishers apply at industrial establishments.
Ontario Regulation 213/07 Fire Code
Section 6.2 contains requirements with respect to fire extinguishers:
6.2.1 – General;
6.2.2 – Classification;
6.2.3 – Selection requirements;
6.2.4 – Installation requirements; Clause 6.2.4.1.(1) specifies that portable extinguishers shall be
installed in every building;
6.2.5 – Grading of hazards;
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