Inspect Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

Inspect Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

Low maintained fire extinguishers are more hazardous than no fire extinguisher at all. It will just take a second to mishap if you use expired fire extinguisher. Manufacturers of fire extinguishers in Mumbai always recommend their customers to have routine inspection in correct manner.

How To Inspect A Fire Extinguisher?

The initial step of inspecting fire extinguisher is visual inspection. Make sure the pressure gauge is placed at the green zone. The expert will normally clean it up using a cloth to determine if any dent, rust or other damage present on the body of the equipment. Once they complete the visual insoection, they will remove the hose and blow through it to ensure there are no barriers. They will also check the handle, valve head assembly, and pull pin.

Other expert will look at the equipment to ensure the instruction-guide plate is still legible. This plate is helpful for users. It includes such information-

§  Images and letters of the classes of fires it can extinguish

§  Rating number to show extinguishing capabilities

§  Details about the amount of dry chemical should be inside the extinguisher

§  Right temperature to operate fire extinguisher

Internal Inspection – Six Year Tear Down

Under internal inspection or six year tear down, extinguisher will be broken down by experts. They empty the powder and clean all the parts and if any defected part is found, they replace it and put the parts back together.

Weight check is the last step to get working fire extinguisher. The inspection of fire extinguisher gets completed by weighing the fully charged equipment. The label will show the quantity of dry chemical requires for addition in the extinguisher. User can also see the info and set the pressure of the extinguisher accordingly.

Checking the gross weight of the equipment, one has to consider entire unit- hose, tamper seal, valve head pin, and dry chemical. Users should install properly inspected fire extinguishers to ensure safety and protection. 

Fire extinguishers manufacturers are sharing preventive measures with workers at workplaces that will protect them and guide them how to deal with fire incident if happen.

1.     Make best practices for housekeeping. Cluttering often works as a fuel to fire and hence, clearing the room and making it clutter free will help in avoiding fire mishap.

2.     Put oily rags inside the covered metal bin. You must dispose of the waste on regular basis.

3.     Maintain machinery to avoid friction sparks and overheating as it may trigger short circuit.

4.     If any electrical hazards happen, report them to security immediately. Don't try to rectify the errors your own if you have not acquired any professional experience.

5.     If you have flammable substances and chemicals at workplace, it is better to use and store them safely.

6.     Maintain free access to all of the electrical switchboards so that you can shut down the power immediately in an emergency.

7.     Take preventive measures and follow safety rules while working in potentially explosive environment.

8.     Never leave combustible garbage outside at risk of fire.

9.     Do not smoke while you are working in chemical factory or powder factory.

10.  Make sure you have all emergency telephone numbers at a reachable place, so that you can access them when you need to.

11.  Last but not the least, learn and train your co-workers how to use fire extinguishers.