Under the EN 3 standard, the front label of a fire extinguisher now carries all the necessary information regarding what types of fire it can be used on and the procedure for actually using it. This means that the extinguisher itself is a fire extinguisher sign and a separate sign, in accordance to EN3, might [...]
Fire blankets are essential in kitchens to extinguish pan fires and fat fires safely or to wrap around burning people. In the case of a kitchen fire the blanket is placed over the pan or bin that is on fire, cutting off the oxygen supply to the fire which then extinguishes it. The blanket is [...]
Boat owners need to protect themselves and their property from fire just as any other home owner does. The damp conditions sometimes found with boating has always been an issue with regards to which fire extinguisher to install on your boat. Now with the official acceptance of the Fireworld P50 self-maintenance extinguisher by the Boat [...]
We get asked regularly about the advantages of foam extinguishers versus powder extinguishers. Both extinguisher types have pros and cons for their use. To start with it is important to know which type of fire you are most likely to have to tackle with your fire extinguishers before you can make a considered decision. The [...]
Preventing faulty electrical devices from starting fires is part of fire safety planning. Testing your electrical appliances on a regular base is therefore part of every organisation’s fire prevention strategy. We have therefore expanded our nationwide services to include PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing). As with all our other services the PAT testing service is [...]
Throughout the month of February we are offering registered charities the chance to claim a free extinguisher site survey. Our BAFE registered extinguisher engineers will arrange a mutually convenient date with you to visit your premises and carry out your free site survey. The site survey will give you the information you will need to [...]
F1 racing driver Mark Webber takes the lead in fire safety technology by equipping his home with Fireworld extinguishers. Fireworld extinguishers are made of composite plastics, including Kevlar, usually associated with bullet-proof vests, and last a full ten years without any refill – and without a single extinguisher maintenance visit! The extinguishers are tested under [...]
The new E-Series water mist fire extinguishers from Jewel Saffire present a ground-breaking step in fire fighting. Using de-mineralised water, the water mist extinguishers use low pressure and a supersonic micron nozzle to discharge 100% environmentally friendly water in a fine mist. This mist expels oxygen from the surrounding environment to cut off the supply [...]
Landlords frequently install main smoke alarm systems to BS5839 part 6 grade D in their premises. These smoke alarms should be regularly tested to ensure that they are in good working condition. Visiting the tenant regularly is not really an option, so how can you ensure the tenant is testing the alarm? The solution is [...]
Last year we were shocked and deeply saddened when several campers died due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Many people still do not really know how carbon monoxide can affect them and also how and where it occurs. To help reduce the risk to campers we have launched our Safelincs Campers Carbon Monoxide Campaign. This campaign [...]
