New BRE Fire Extinguisher Training Video

A new video from the Building Research Establishment (BRE) may be of interest to members, which demonstrates how to safely handle small office fires using water fire extinguishers and, in the case of electrical fires, carbon dioxide extinguishers.

The video covers:

- where to place the extinguisher;
- what to consider with regards to their own safety;
- which extinguisher to use and why; and,
- how to test and use the extinguisher safely and efficiently.

The video also provides further guidance including raising the alarm and calling the fire brigade, locating escape routes out of the building and learning where the nearest fire extinguishers are to be found.

Fire extinguishers are estimated to save the UK economy over £500m and prevent some 24 deaths and 1,629 injuries a year, according to a survey by the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association and the Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association.

The video 'It Happens Every Day - How to Use Fire Extinguishers in Your Office' is available from the BRE Bookshop at  www.BREbookshop.com,  tel: 070 7505 6622.
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