Wilderness Survival Gear Guide
Wilderness Survival Gear Guide
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When someone yells, "Fire!" and you happen to have access to fire extinguishers, your initial reaction would most likely be to grab one and come to their rescue. That, sadly, may not always be a good choice. Yes, even though logic would tell us that a fire extinguisher is to fire like food is to hunger, there are a number of instances when it would be better for us to discard logic and avoid trying to put out fire using an extinguisher.
The Type K fires are some of the most common types of fire. A typical example of this is the kitchen fire. A wet chemical extinguisher will be able to put out this kind of Löschdecke eAuto. If you do not have one, you may use baking soda to cover it. However, this can only be done while the fire is still small.
What Large fire blanket about the workplace? Let us assume that you work at a comfortable desk (at least some of the time). You have a nice chair that has one of those flippy levers that makes you move up and down. Your ability to work with computers is legendary and your boss always considers your personal feelings when choosing a direction for the company. You revel in the love and adoration of your peers, bask in the glory of being an all-around stud, and enjoy a hot pot of coffee ready for you each day. Yes life is good.
Type C fires, on the other hand, consist of electrical fires. This kind of fire must be put out by the proper extinguishers. Live electrical current is quite a challenge to deal with because a lot of materials can conduct electricity. Electrical fires must be dealt with properly to avoid any accident and injury.
Have it Extinguishing ceilings checked by a professional to be sure it's in good working order. Automatic feeders can get stuck/clogged, they can break as well. Be sure the seals are intact and working around the doors. Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby!
Eye Patches and Saline - If an eye injury occurs, you really need an eye patch to keep dirt or light out of to avoid irritation. Saline is very helpful in case you are sitting too close to the fire and end up with smoke or ashes in your eyes.
You, as the employer, are ultimately responsible for the safety of all of those who are involved in the business. They are only as safe as you choose to make them. Challenge your staff weekly to come up with new suggestions for workplace fire safety and you should have prizes ready to hand out. Make copies for the manuals. Challenge your staff to do the same procedures at their own home and have their children make up a booklet, just like the manual, with diagrams and drawings on how to keep safe at home. Award the families with the best booklets.