Fire Extinguisher Facts that Every Safety Professional Should Know:OH&S
By: Tunzyaan Griffin
The most consistent violations during inspections relate to fire extinguisher annual service and inspection. Here’s what safety professionals need to know.
In buildings of varying occupancy, classifications such as Business, Assembly, Minor Mercantile, Educational, Healthcare, Industrial and other designations are all required to have portable fire extinguishers installed. As a safety professional, one verifies that the fire extinguisher installed is tagged, mounted, inspected monthly and identified in a clear and obvious manner. The safety professional looks at the third-party contractor’s annual inspection tag and makes sure it is current. Click here for the full article on this important safety issue from OH&S Magazine.
