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| Companies should ensure there is sufficient number of employees trained to use the fire extinguishers within each location of the office premises. | ||||||
| It is important the fire extinguisher operator assesses the fire type and uses the correct appliance i.e. using a water extinguisher on an electrical fire may result in electrocution. | ||||||
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To operate a fire extinguisher (PASS). |
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Pull the safety pin. |
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Aim the hose at the base of the fire standing at a safe distance. |
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Squeeze the lever to discharge the extinguishing agent. |
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Sweep the hose from side to side until the fire has been extinguished. Watch the area in case of re-ignition. |
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The most common type of fire extinguisher found in an office premises are; |
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- Water |
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- AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) |
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- Foam |
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- CO2 |
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- Powder. |
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| Fire Extinguishers can be purchased from http://shop.officecontrol.co.uk. | ||||||
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