Portable safety

摘要

Keith Masterman describes some of the portable fire extinguishers that have been developed to improve workplace safety. Portable fire extinguishers are one of the best and most cost-effective ways of fighting a fire at its outbreak. When used properly, they can help to save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing a fire until the arrival of the fire and rescue service. This is recognised in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, which introduces a requirement for taking reasonable precautions for fire safety and focuses attention on selecting the most appropriate extinguisher for a particular fire hazard.