Fire Extinguisher Toolbox Talks

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• There are several types of fire extinguishers which can normally be identified by their colour.
  Many will be coloured red with a label identifying their type

• Water - Red

• Foam - Red with a cream label

• Carbon dioxide - Red with a black label

• Dry powder - Red with a blue label

Water Extinguishers -

• Should be used for materials such as wood and paper

• They MUST NOT be used on fires involving electrical equipment or oil

Foam Extinguishers -

• Should be used on fires involving burning liquids such as paint and asphalt

• They MUST NOT be used on fires involving electrical equipment or flammable liquids

Carbon Dioxide & Dry Powder Extinguishers -

• Are normally used on burning liquids

• They are safe for use on fires involving electrical equipment. Neither of these extinguishers have a cooling effect, consequently they are not recommended for use where there is a high risk of re-ignition. Use carbon dioxide extinguishers in well ventilated areas because they reduce the amount of oxygen in the air.

DO NOT HOLD THE HORN OF A CO2 EXTINGUISHER WHEN OPERATING

• Because fire extinguishers cannot always be identified by their colour, do not use them without first reading the label.

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