The fire triangle is made up of three elements: fuel, oxygen and heat. Removing any one of these elements will stop the fire. Fire protection equipment will help you and your staff break the triangle. However, fire safety training will be essential to learn how to do this safely. Most fire extinguishers and fire blankets [...]
The fire triangle is made up of three elements: fuel, oxygen and heat. Basic fire safety training teaches us that removing any one of these elements is the first step to stopping the fire and will prevent the fire from spreading and causing irreversible damage. A range of fire protection equipment will help you and [...]
Deep fat fryer fires and pan fires with burning fat are difficult to extinguish. The jet of an ordinary extinguisher can carry the burning fat out of the pan and spread the fire, making the problem worse. Any traditional water based extinguishers can also be dangerous, as water droplets sink into the fat and then [...]
National chip week is a fun week celebrating the British love of chips. There are many sites on web with hints and tips of how to cook the best chips but amongst all the fun there is a serious side to Nation Chip Week. According to a report, Fire statistics: Great Britain 2010 – 2011, [...]
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 [...]
Safelincs would like to help National Chip Week be a safe and enjoyable week for all chip lovers. Chip pans can easily cause a fire with devastating effects. The oil gets very hot and can over heat causing it to combust and start a fire. If pans are left unattended the risk of this happening [...]
