Almost all common fires can be avoided with the correct equipment, fire safety knowledge and effective training. House fires can be very easy to start and very hard to put out. As we’ve seen with the recent bush fires, Australia’s hot summer months teamed with our dry weather are the ideal conditions for a fire [...]
Vehicle fires are far more common and dangerous than people think. Having a fire extinguisher in your car or truck is a very important safety feature. This small (but very powerful) piece of fire equipment will act as a first line of defence against costly damage. It could even mean the difference minor issue and [...]
Fire blankets offer great protection against a blaze – here’s how to make the most of this product. A fire blanket is a large piece of fabric made up of fire-resistant fibres, usually comprising of woven glass. In a fire emergency, you place the blanket on top of the flames to smother them, or [...]
Electrical fires are a fire class of their own, which means they require a specialist fire extinguisher. Electrical fires, also known as Class E fires are ignited by electrical equipment such as motors, switchboards and electrical appliances. These sorts of fires need to be treated differently, because unlike fires caused by ordinary combustibles – [...]
Did you know that cooking is the primary cause of fires and fire-related injuries in the home? Most cooking fires are sparked by common household items like curtains, towels and paper bags. Some of the most likely events to causes open-flame fires include food being left to cook unattended, combustibles being placed too close to [...]
Not all fires are the same – certain chemicals are more effective at putting out certain types of fires Where combustible materials vary in your facility or workplace, so should the contents of your fire extinguishers. Understanding fire extinguisher colour codes is crucial to safety and wellbeing. It can mean the difference between effectively putting [...]
Fire extinguisher testing isn’t just a legal requirement, it’s vital to overall safety. Your extinguisher is your first line of defence against any fire. A working fire extinguisher can mean the difference between a small fire that’s extinguished early, and an out-of-control blaze that puts people in danger. Simply having a fire extinguisher is not [...]
Getting rid of an expired fire extinguisher doesn’t have to be a daunting operation. Most fire extinguishers contain chemicals, and many of these chemicals are categorised as a hazardous waste – this means you can’t just throw them into the bin. Instead, you’ll need to dispose of them correctly, in line with Australian government regulations. [...]
A fire extinguisher is an essential safety precaution, so it’s not a good idea to cut corners when it comes to cost. The initial saving you might get from buying a cheaper product may not be worth if your extinguisher fails to put out the fire. This is likely to cost much, much more. On [...]
Like cars, fire extinguishers often cost more than their initial investment. While it can be tempting to buy a disposable fire extinguisher, it’s important to consider whether a refillable extinguisher will save you time and money in the long run, depending on your organisation’s needs and risks. Here are some important things to consider when [...]
