What would happen if you use the wrong fire extinguisher?
The dangers of using the incorrect fire extinguisher: Applying water to a metal fire could cause hydrogen to be given off resulting in an explosion. Special dry powder fire extinguishers are available for use on metal fires.
Why is it important for safety and fire fighting equipment to be inspected frequently?
Frequent inspections of safety and effective operation of all equipment are the backbone of your H&S programme. They ensure that: People keep doing what they are supposed to do, and do not become lax or complacent. There are records to prove that there was no negligence when damage or injury occurs.
Why do we need fire safety equipment?
Fire safety equipment for the home is important for ensuring your home and family are always safe and well protected. We have written this blog to help you ensure you have equipment that will alert you to a potential emergency, and also help you to combat the potential fire. There are multiple fire risks in the home.
Who is responsible for fire safety in your workplace?
As laid out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, employers, owners or landlords are responsible for the fire safety of anyone working or living on their premises. Their duties to those under their provision include: carrying out fire risk assessments of the premises with regular reviews.
How do you maintain fire safety equipment?
How often should fire safety maintenance be carried out? That depends on your fire safety equipment. Usually, fire extinguishers and wall-mounted fire hose reels with “dry” risers must be maintained every two years and all other fire safety equipment must be maintained once a year.
What are the four main ways that a fire can spread?
Generally, there are four ways that fire can spread via heat transfer. These are through convection, conduction, radiation, and direct burning.
How are fire exit routes identified?
Fire exit and escape route signs Signs must be used, where necessary, to help people identify escape routes, find firefighting equipment and emergency fire telephones. Plain signs are often sufficient as they are usually illuminated with natural, conventional or emergency lighting.
Can a fire exit be used as a normal exit?
We’re sometimes asked, incidentally, whether a designated fire exit can also legally be used as a regular entrance/exit door i.e. for every day use. The answer is yes it can – indeed the fact that it is in daily use makes it ideal as an escape route as its location is well known.
Why should fire exits be kept clear?
Why is it Important to Keep Emergency Exits Clear? An emergency exit is a clear, safe way to get out of a building. It provides fast exit in case of emergency such as a fire. Keeping exit passageways clear of obstacles enables people to exit a building more quickly and safely.
Can fire exits be left open?
A fire exit door on the other hand, is an external door; it can be left open and does not have to be fire resistant. Fire exit doors can also be opened from the outside, if for example a panic bar with a key lock override is fitted. Fire exits must never be obstructed and have to be clearly marked and well lit.
What is the first thing you should do on discovering a fire?
Anyone discovering a fire should raise the alarm immediately, regardless as to how small the outbreak is or how innocuous it appears to be….In summary:
- Raise the alarm.
- Call the Fire & Rescue Service (999).
- Fire Marshals should check escape routes.