CO2 Fire Extinguishers: The UK Guide
A practical UK guide to CO2 fire extinguishers — how they work, why they suit electrical and Class B fires, the confined-space and frostbite cautions, a…
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Clear, practical fire safety guides for UK workplaces — the five types of fire extinguisher, the PASS method, fire classes, servicing and inspection under BS 5306, safe disposal, and who is legally responsible for fire safety.
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Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers: The UK Guide
A practical UK guide to dry powder fire extinguishers — ABC powder, the 1000 V electrical limit, why powder is not for indoor use, and how Class D L2/M2…
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UK Fire Classes Explained: A, B, C, D, F (and L)
A clear UK guide to fire classification — Classes A, B, C, D and F under BS EN 2, why "Class E" doesn't exist, and the new Class L for lithium-ion batte…
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Fire Extinguisher Disposal: The UK Guide
A practical UK guide to fire extinguisher disposal — how to dispose of domestic and business units, halon, PFOA-foam, the Waste Transfer Note, and the E…
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Fire Extinguisher for Cooking Oil: The UK Guide
A clear UK guide to cooking oil fires — what to do, what never to do, when a fire blanket is enough, and when you need a wet chemical extinguisher.
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Fire Extinguisher for Electrical Fires: The UK Guide
A clear UK guide to choosing the right fire extinguisher for an electrical fire — why CO2 is the standard answer, when dry powder or water mist work, an…
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Fire Extinguisher for Flammable Liquids: The UK Guide
A clear UK guide to flammable liquid fires — what extinguisher you must never use, why water is so dangerous, and when to choose foam, CO2 or dry powder…
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Fire Extinguisher Servicing and Inspection: The UK Guide
A clear UK guide to fire extinguisher servicing under BS 5306-3:2017 — monthly checks, annual basic service, 5-year and 10-year extended service, BAFE S…
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Foam Fire Extinguishers: The UK Guide for 2025-26
A current UK guide to foam fire extinguishers — how they work, which fires they handle, and the 4 July 2025 PFOA ban: what changed, what's next, and wha…
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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher: The PASS Method Explained
A practical UK guide to using a fire extinguisher safely — the PASS technique, when not to fight a fire, and how the four steps differ between water, fo…
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Types of Fire Extinguisher: The Complete UK Guide
A clear UK guide to the five types of fire extinguisher — water, foam, CO2, dry powder and wet chemical — including the colour code, fire classes, and t…
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Water Fire Extinguishers: The UK Guide
A practical UK guide to water fire extinguishers — how they work, which fires they handle, why they must never be used on electrics or oil, and where wa…
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Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers: The UK Guide
A practical UK guide to wet chemical fire extinguishers — Class F cooking oil fires, saponification, F-rating sizing for kitchens, and why the lance des…
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Who Is Responsible for Fire Extinguishers in the UK?
A clear UK guide to who is responsible for fire extinguishers — the Responsible Person under the Fire Safety Order, the changes from the Fire Safety Act…
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