Do you know which fire extinguisher to use in different scenarios? Although there are so many different types of fire extinguishers, it is important to know which one to use to safely deal with a fire.
Our infographic below will help you understand which fire extinguisher to use should you ever need to use one.
In summary:
Water fire extinguishers have a red colour marking, and are one of the most common fire extinguishers.
Water fire extinguishers can be used on A-class fires, which involve materials including wood, paper and plastic.
Foam fire extinguishers can be identified via their cream colour marking.
Foam fire extinguishers can used on A and B class fires. A-class fires involve materials such as paper, wood and plastic. B-class fires involve flammable liquids.
CO2 extinguishers are recognised by a black colour marking.
CO2 fire extinguishers are for B-class fires. These fires involve flammable liquids. The extinguisher can also be used on live electrical equipment.
Powder fire extinguishers are identifiable by their blue colour marking.
Sometimes known as the multi-purpose fire extinguisher, powder fire extinguishers can be used on A,B and C class fires.
A-class fires involve materials such as wood, paper and plastic. B-class fires involve flammable liquids, and C-class fires involve flammable gases. This extinguisher can also be used on live electrical equipment.
A yellow marking can identify wet chemical fire extinguishers.
Wet chemical extinguishers can be used on A and F class fires.
We hope that this information was useful, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
In summary:
Water fire extinguishers have a red colour marking, and are one of the most common fire extinguishers.
Water fire extinguishers can be used on A-class fires, which involve materials including wood, paper and plastic.
Foam fire extinguishers can be identified via their cream colour marking.
Foam fire extinguishers can used on A and B class fires. A-class fires involve materials such as paper, wood and plastic. B-class fires involve flammable liquids.
CO2 extinguishers are recognised by a black colour marking.
CO2 fire extinguishers are for B-class fires. These fires involve flammable liquids. The extinguisher can also be used on live electrical equipment.
Powder fire extinguishers are identifiable by their blue colour marking.
Sometimes known as the multi-purpose fire extinguisher, powder fire extinguishers can be used on A,B and C class fires.
A-class fires involve materials such as wood, paper and plastic. B-class fires involve flammable liquids, and C-class fires involve flammable gases. This extinguisher can also be used on live electrical equipment.
A yellow marking can identify wet chemical fire extinguishers.
Wet chemical extinguishers can be used on A and F class fires.
We hope that this information was useful, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.