Fire is something that every business should plan for. By having an emergency plan and the correct items available to detect and put out a fire you will reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.

Fire Extinguishers:
A fire extinguisher can help put out small spot fires or can help suppress a fire until the fire emergency services arrive. There are several different classes of fire extinguishers available:

Class A
For tackling combustible fires from wood, paper, cloth, trash, and plastics.

Class B
Flammable liquids such as gasoline, petrol, oil, butane and paint.

Class C
Class C extinguishers are recommended for live electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, and appliances. If you cut off the power source then the Class C fire becomes one of the other classes of fire.

Class D (flammable metals)
You would need a fire extinguisher Class D to help extinguish fires of combustible metals such as potassium, sodium, aluminum, and magnesium.

Requirements for businesses:
Fire extinguishers should be regularly checked and tagged. Inspection tags are required to be attached to fire & emergency equipment to clearly display the latest inspection, maintenance and identification on the equipment.

Fire Blankets
A fire blanket is made out of flame resistant materials and is one of the most effective tools when fighting fires. Fire blankets are made from 2 layers of woven glass fibre fabric and an inner layer of fire retardant film. A fire blanket can be used to smother a fire or can be wrapped around a person to help protect a person form flames and risk of burns.

Fire Signage
When a fire becomes out of hand it can often be difficult to see or get around a building. If someone is new to your business then they may not be familiar with the layout of your building.

It is legally required that every public building is adequately signed with emergency exits. Fire Signs should also be used to show the location of fire alarms and fire fighting equipment.

Fire Cabinets
Fire protective cabinets will help protect flammable liquids from setting alight. Correct storage of flammable items can prevent explosions and reduce adding fuel to a fire. Out of hand fires can result in huge damage to buildings and loss of life.

Fire cabinets can also be used to prevent damage to important documents, valuables or items which are difficult to replace.

Contact Details
All Safety Products – Local Perth Company – Call Andrew on 1300 210 409