Prior to Use

Before you use a Fire Extinguisher:

If, after discovering a fire in the workplace, you make the decision to try to put out the fire using a fire extinguisher, be sure that:

• Someone is calling the fire department or the fire alarm is sounding
• The building is being evacuated
• The fire is small and confined
• You know the source of the fire
• You have a safe exit to your back
• The right type of extinguisher is readily available
• You’re trained and confident in using the extinguisher