Fire safety is a set of practices intended to lessen the amount of damage that fire may cause. Fire safety measures involve equipment designed to prevent uncontrolled fire ignition and limit the effects of a fire after it starts.
Fire safety equipment is essential in protecting lives and property of people. Whether it’s a residential building, workplace, or public space, having the right tools and equipment can significantly reduce the risk.
Let’s examine the five main types of safety equipment and discuss their importance.
Fire Extinguisher
You should always be mindful of the risks associated with improper use of firefighting equipment. This is correct for all firefighting gear, such as fire extinguishers. A fire extinguisher should never be used to hold the door open. It should be permanently fixed to the wall, and a monthly inspection by a service specialist is required.
Most contemporary fire extinguishers are made to handle many different fire situations. It can be possible to fill it with powder, water additive, foam, or carbon dioxide. Select a fire extinguisher that is suitable for the fires that are most likely to occur in your business or home.
Fire Alarms
Installing fire alarms is to alert people when a fire has started. To comply with Fire rules, a comprehensive wired-in system of detectors and a control panel should be necessary. The system will increase the alarm by an audible signal, loud enough to be heard through the building, with various sounders if required.
Visual alarm devices are using strobe lights to alert people of fire emergencies and aid in building evacuation when necessary. As with all alarm systems, routine upkeep checks should be done.
Fire and Welding Blankets
Fire blankets are used to put out small fires that begin in the office or at home. Cheap fire or white kitchen blankets are an excellent option for a tiny kitchen or a trailer.
An enormous factory or restaurant kitchen should have a 1.2m x 1.2m blanket in emergencies.
The vast 1.8 x 1.75 m fire blanket is required if you work in a commercial kitchen or any area that houses combustible substances. Its distinct pull tab permits you to open it rapidly.
Welding blankets are used to defend welders from sparks and spray. These blankets come in three diverse weights and magnitudes.
Fire Hose Reels and Cabinets
Fire hose reels and cabinets house fire hoses and nozzles, adding another defense against fire to your workplace fire safety equipment. These should be positioned throughout the office, especially in areas with high fire risks, such as kitchens or workshops.
Fire hose reels, connected to a reliable water supply, enable users to control and direct water flow to extinguish fires manually.
Heat Resistant Silicone Rubber Extrusions
Heat-resistant silicone is one of the main types of silicon rubber extrusions that are mostly used for fire safety. This is because it is made to work properly and preserve its mechanical characteristics when face extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
The rubber material has a wider temperature tolerance than any previous polymerized rubber material, withstanding temperatures as low as -70°C and as high as 305°C. Its ability to tolerate such remarkable temperatures allows the structure material to maintain its properties when met with any temperatures.
An oven’s silicone seal illustrates a heat-resistant silicone extrusion well. Although continuously exposed to severe heat, this extrusion can perform highly effectively due to its unbelievable temperature range.