We all have different ways of fighting fire. Sometimes we prefer to prevent rather than fight it. Even though there are many ways to prevent this incident from happening, fire accidents still happen. People are still injured, losing their homes or even their lives in the process. That’s why people buy devices to make sure small fire incidents don’t become big to the point of being destructive. Some people survive with the help of these devices.
The presence of a fire protection device is important to make a place fire safe. Despite the fact that they are required by building codes and standards to be available, people still get them for fire safety purposes. Even people who own their houses buy them because, even at home, the use of fire can be a great risk. Your gas tanks or lines, grills, burners, heaters, and other electrical devices are all fire hazards. Although these devices may not be used at all times, having them can be an advantage in case of fire emergencies.
There are many types of devices that you can buy in the market and they also have different indications. Actually, these fire protection devices are commonly known as fire extinguishers. With these devices, there are certain things to keep in mind when using them. Take note of the do’s and don’ts below:
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1. Please read the instruction manual to understand the use of the device.
2. Check the rating or classification of the device to know the types of fires to which it applies.
3. follow the pneumonic PASS in extinction of the flames
4. Keep a safe distance when putting out the flames.
5. Put signs and indicators at the location of the device. Make sure they can be easily seen. They must also be accessible.
6. Hang them on the walls or use protective cabinets to store them.
7. Receive proper training in the proper handling of a fire extinguisher as established by OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Also follow the strict rules set by the NFPA or the standards and codes set by them for these devices.
8. Recharge the equipment after use and follow the maintenance schedule.
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1. Please use them if you have no idea how to operate them. You will just waste it.
2. Use water agents on grease and oil fires or use dry chemical extinguishers for electrical devices or anything with metal because it is corrosive.
3. love the flames of fire.
4. Standing too close to the fire or even planning to walk over the extinguished areas.
5. Place them in areas where a fire is most likely to occur making them unreachable.
6. Leave them in hallways or anywhere that is highly magnetic.
7. Violate the rules because even with your presence you could still be at risk or more prone to fire hazards.
8. play with the device or even play with its substances to use due to the possibility of injuring it.