(Newswire.net — February 28, 2013) New York, NY — As we recant the numerous human tragedies that have occurred in the history of the world, fire seems to be the largest cause of massive loss of life dating back to as far as man can recall. What is it about fire that is so imposing and dangerous to create such massive tallies of tragedy? Fire is heat that thrives on oxygen just like human beings. It’s sole existence creates an environment that human beings cannot function for prolonged periods of time.
Consequently, fire safety precautions and fire safety equipment can limit the number of fire hazards and incidents that can occur. Immediate handling of a kindling or timbers that might spark can save hundreds if not thousands of lives before a major event erupts. Fire extinguishers as simple as they may seem, are the best tool and fire safety equipment that a building, office, environment where there are people and lives at stake, can have.
The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in this metallic canister serves up the best ingredient to address a fire of varying amounts. It smothers the ability for air and oxygen to feed a fire, the key ingredient for further expansion. It also covers the materials surrounding a fire that are combustible and what the fire is looking for in order to expand. Clothing, wood, plastics, and chemicals are highly combustible materials that a fire extinguisher’s CO2 covers.
Physical placement of fire extinguishers in areas that highly visible and reachable when there is an emergency are vital. Additionally, signage that alerts passersby that there is a fire extinguisher at a specific location is also important. The last thing that people want to think about when a fire occurs is where the fire extinguisher is.
The proper deployment of the CO2 from the extinguisher is probably an exercise that needs a few practices that should also be a part of fire safety training in each and every office and building that has one. Fire extinguishers are a serious business and using them should require a minimal training regimen that allows everyone to be comfortable about how to use them. There should be no guess work or surprises when a fire extinguisher is turned on from how to remove the equipment from its holder to turning it on, positioning it properly, and aiming the carbon dioxide at its intended target. For comprehensive fire extinguisher usage and instructional guidance, contact: Manhattan Fire & Safety at (888) 959-5198 x101
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