Fires on a Construction Site

On a construction site there will be specific and identified points and the fire extinguisher will be appropriate to the nature of the potential fire.  The use of chemicals and potential hazards mean that only trained people should use the fire extinguishers.  As a general rule;

• Water is used to extinguish wood, paper and cloth
• Dry powder or foam extinguisher is used for flammable liquids
• Carbon dioxide extinguisher must be used for electrical items.

Using the wrong extinguisher can create a bigger hazard as sometimes the elements within the extinguisher will add fuel to the existing fire and cause an accident or that might need someone to make or enquire about compensation claims