Extinguishers

Matching the correct choice of extinguisher to a particular fire risk is of vital importance. Use of an inappropriate type of extinguisher may significantly increase the potential for personal injury and make the task of fighting the fire more difficult and hazardous.

	Fires involving freely burning materials e.g. wood, paper, textiles & other carbonaceous materials	Fires involving flammable liquids e.g. petrols & spirits NOT ALCOHOL OR COOKING OIL	Fires involving flammable gases e.g. butane & propane	Fires involving flammable metals e.g. magnesium & lithium	Fires involving electrical equipment e.g. photocopiers, fax machines and computers	Fires involving cooking oil and fat e.g. olive oil, maize oil, lard & butter

Our qualified engineers will be pleased to give on-site advice regarding the correct choice of equipment, deployment, maintenance and the standards required to meet Health and Safety legislation.

Choosing & using the wrong extinguisher could cause more damage than a small fire itself