Fire extinguisher

Hazards

• A portable device containing an extinguishing agent selected for particular classes and sizes of incipient fire.

Controls

• Provide inspected units of the correct rating, keep access visible and unobstructed, train designated users, and prioritize alarm, evacuation, and emergency services over unsafe firefighting.

Personal protective equipment

• Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

• Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Provide inspected units of the correct rating, keep access visible and unobstructed, train designated users, and prioritize alarm, evacuation, and emergency services over unsafe firefighting.

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