Normal Services to be performed on all types of portable, hand-held, dry chemical fire extinguishers are as follows.
A. Monthly inspections should be performed by the owner. If problems found, reported to a licensed servicing agent for repair.
Service Tag should be dated and signed (Normally on Rear) as proof of inspection.
B. Annual certification must be performed by a licensed agent to verify the condition of the extinguisher and a new service tag installed which verifies the month and year of service.
C. Extinguishers require a 6 year and 12 year maintenance to be performed as required, which will verify the extinguisher is working properly and all components are in good condition, including the shell or housing which must be tested during 12 year maintenance.
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Portable fire extinguishers can be an effective early response to a developing fire, if they are installed and used properly. In this section, we are going to review general information about the placement and spacing of portable fire extinguishers.
If employees use portable fire extinguishers to fight small fires, they must be installed in all areas of the workplace. To ensure each area is protected properly, follow the advice listed below: ? Is the Extinguisher fully charged and working properly?
Is the extinguisher readily accessible in the event of a fire?
To avoid putting workers in danger, fire extinguishers should be located throughout the workplace and readily accessible in the event of a fire [29 CFR 1910.157(c)]. You can usually find them in hallways, laundry rooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, mechanical/electrical rooms, and near exit doors.
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If employees use portable fire extinguishers, they must be selected and positioned based on the potential type and size of fire that can occur [29 CFR 1910.157(d)(1)]. The following guidelines will help you identify the number and types of portable fire extinguishers you should have.
A. Monthly inspections should be performed by the owner. If problems found, reported to a licensed servicing agent for repair.
Service Tag should be dated and signed (Normally on Rear) as proof of inspection.
B. Annual certification must be performed by a licensed agent to verify the condition of the extinguisher and a new service tag installed which verifies the month and year of service.
C. Extinguishers require a 6 year and 12 year maintenance to be performed as required, which will verify the extinguisher is working properly and all components are in good condition, including the shell or housing which must be tested during 12 year maintenance.
- - - - - - - - - - - - Extinguisher Placement and Spacing - - - - - - - - - - -
Fight or Flee? | Extinguisher Basics | Extinguisher Use
Hydrostatic Testing | OSHA Requirements | Test Your Knowledge
Portable fire extinguishers can be an effective early response to a developing fire, if they are installed and used properly. In this section, we are going to review general information about the placement and spacing of portable fire extinguishers.
If employees use portable fire extinguishers to fight small fires, they must be installed in all areas of the workplace. To ensure each area is protected properly, follow the advice listed below: ? Is the Extinguisher fully charged and working properly?
Is the extinguisher readily accessible in the event of a fire?
To avoid putting workers in danger, fire extinguishers should be located throughout the workplace and readily accessible in the event of a fire [29 CFR 1910.157(c)]. You can usually find them in hallways, laundry rooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, mechanical/electrical rooms, and near exit doors.
- - - - Selection and Placement - - - -
If employees use portable fire extinguishers, they must be selected and positioned based on the potential type and size of fire that can occur [29 CFR 1910.157(d)(1)]. The following guidelines will help you identify the number and types of portable fire extinguishers you should have.