Author: Oliver Aldape

FM-200 fire suppression systems

Understanding FM200 Fire Suppression Systems

The extinguishing agent used in FM200 Fire Suppression Systems is a compound of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen. It is colorless, odorless and electrically non-conductive. If a discharge occurs in an occupied space, personnel will be able to see and breathe, permitting them to leave the area safely. Fires are extinguished rapidly, typically knocking out class A, B and C fires in less than 10 seconds. This minimises atmospheric toxicity and the generation of smoke and soot. Physical and chemical actions combine in FM-200 fire suppression systems to form an irresistible fire fighting force. The physical properties of a FM200 Fire […]

Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

Periodic Maintenance Is Critical To Ensuring Your Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System Functions Properly 

Restaurants have all the ingredients for a small kitchen fire to quickly become an out of control blaze. Open flames, cooking oils and hot cooking equipment contribute to the nearly 8,000 restaurant fires that are reported each year.  Restaurant owners know all too well what a fire can do to their business. A devastating fire can result in lost revenues and potentially a total loss of the business.  Periodic maintenance, testing and inspection of your commercial kitchen fire suppression system can help ensure your business is protected against fires and are key to minimizing the damage caused by a fire. […]

Portable fire extinguishers

Requirements For Portable Fire Extinguishers In Businesses

OSHA rule 29 CFR 1910 establishes the requirements for portable fire extinguishers in a business. Employers are generally required by the OSHA rule to provide employees with portable fire extinguishing equipment for use in fighting incipient stage fires in the workplace. An “incipient-stage fire” means initial or beginning stage that can be controlled or extinguished by portable fire extinguishers. The rule, however, provides alternatives for employers who do not want their employees to fight incipient stage fires in the workplace. Regardless of whether or not a business chooses to rely upon or allow its employees to use portable fire extinguishers […]

Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

Guide To Choosing A Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System

For restaurant owners, their commercial kitchen is the heartbeat of their livelihood. But as that old saying goes, where there is heat, there is the risk of fire. Fires are more likely to occur in a restaurant than nearly any other kind of business. Regardless of why a fire starts out, what is important is suppressing the fire as quickly as possible. Water typically is not an option, as grease fires spread with the inclusion of water. A properly designed and installed commercial kitchen fire suppression systems offers a unique way of putting out a fire quickly and efficiently. If […]

Portable fire extinguishers

Portable Fire Extinguishers Frequently Asked Questions

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 portable 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. […]

fire extinguisher training

Fire Extinguisher Training Is A Requirement And A Good Idea

Most businesses have portable fire extinguishers located around the workplace to aid in the initial response to small fires or fires when they first start. BUT, as a business owner, did you know that OSHA prohibits you from allowing your employees to use one of those fire extinguishers in the event of a fire unless they have received fire extinguisher training to recognize when and how to proper use portable fire extinguishers. Businesses are required to not only provide this training when employees are first hired but are required to provide continued training on an annual basis thereafter.  As part […]

Portable fire extinguishers

What To Do With Portable Fire Extinguishers That Have Been Used Or Have Expired

No one expects to experience a fire. Fires can break out unexpectedly in your commercial business, home, car and even your camping vehicles. A fire extinguisher is an invaluable item to have in every situation. Most of us don’t think we’ll ever have to use our portable fire extinguisher – but we all need to know where they are located, how to use them and when to have them serviced, recharged or replaced. Expired portable fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers that have gone past their expiration date should be replaced. Even when there isn’t an expiration date – it is important […]

Portable fire extinguishers

OSHA Requirements For Portable Fire Extinguishers

There are many OSHA requirements for portable fire extinguishers that businesses may not be aware of and may be surprised to learned.  Here are four of the frequently asked questions associated with these requirements that help explain some of these requirements to help take away some of the mystery surrounding state and federal OSHA requirements for portable fire extinguishers. Does OSHA require businesses to document monthly 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 […]

Portable fire extinguishers

What Do Your Employees Need To Know About Fire Extinguishers In The Workplace

What is your company’s fire-fighting policy? Fires are the most common type of emergency for most companies, and many fires start out small enough to be put out with a portable fire extinguisher. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that all employees need to know how to use a fire extinguisher. Why It Matters According to OSHA, workplace fires kill about 200 and injure about 5,000 persons each year. In a typical recent year, there were more than 75,000 workplace fires that caused more than $2 billion worth of damage. In FY 2004, OSHA issued more than 1,300 citations for violations […]

Portable fire extinguishers

Portable Fire Extinguisher Training Requirements For Employees

What is your company’s fire-fighting policy? Fires are the most common type of emergency for most companies, and many fires start out small enough to be put out with a portable fire extinguisher. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that all employees need to know how to use a fire extinguisher. Why It Matters According to OSHA, workplace fires kill about 200 and injure about 5,000 persons each year. In a typical recent year, there were more than 75,000 workplace fires that caused more than $2 billion worth of damage. In FY 2004, OSHA issued more than 1,300 citations for violations […]