Types of Fire Extinguisher – Does Your Workplace Have the Right Type of Fire Extinguishers?
The Regulatory Reform Order in the UK places a duty of care on what it describes as the ‘Responsible Person’ in each place of work to make sure that there is adequate provision of fire fighting equipment and that this equipment is maintained in good working order. The Responsible Person is the person in charge of the work premises, usually either the business owner or manager. This responsibility can be shared in premises used by several organisations. In other words, providing appropriate fire extinguishers in your place of work is not an optional extra, you are legally obliged to do it. This article should help you to check that the fire extinguishers you have are the best type and that you have enough of them in the appropriate places. Bear in mind that having fire extinguishers in your workplace is not so that people can stick around and fight a fire, but in case they are needed to help exit the building safely. Types of Fire Extinguisher – Colour Coding Colour coding of fire extin
