June 2023 - Jasperwood Fire Equipment

State And Federal OSHA Requirements For Portable Fire Extinguishers In Businesses

There are many OSHA requirements for portable fire extinguishers that businesses may not be aware of and may be surprised to learn. This article provides answers to some of the most common frequently asked questions surrounding state and federal OSHA requirements for portable fire extinguishers in businesses. OSHA requirements to document portable fire extinguisher inspections OSHA requires a visual inspection of all portable fire extinguishers at least monthly. There is no OSHA requirement for documentation of monthly inspections. This should not be confused with mandatory annual inspections and periodic maintenance inspections which are required to be documented. Most inspection tags […]

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Frequently Asked Questions About Proper Use, Maintenance And Testing Of Portable Fire Extinguishers

Time and time again, we at Jasperwood Fire Equipment Company hear questions about the proper use, proper maintenance and proper testing of fire extinguishers. This article addresses some of the frequently asked questions and provides short easily understandable answers. Again, this is only SOME of the FAQs. If you have questions regarding fire extinguishers, get the full answer by contacting Jasperwood Fire Equipment Company today. How often should my fire extinguisher be inspected? Your fire extinguisher pressure gauge should be checked monthly to be sure that the extinguisher is holding pressure. The monthly checks should be documented. Also, the fire […]