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Check your kit

Check your kit

1.  Check for Unsafe/Damaged ProductsCheck for damaged, soiled, dirty or even partially used products.  As a practice, all items should be single use to prevent cross contamination.  That means that a tube of ointment that has a resealable cap should be considered contaminated.  If this is for home use you can be a little more lenient.  Open bottles of eyewash should be thrown out.   2.  Check for expiration datesMany of the items in a first aid kit have a shelf life.  The expiration date will be marked on the container or individual package.  Items including sprays, ointments, wipes, medicines, eyewash...

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Fire Extinguisher Check

Fire Extinguisher Check

Question of the week. We've been asked Should we check our fire extinguishers ourselves? Yes.Fire extinguishers should be checked monthly by personnel on site, and annually by a fire engineer.Shop Fire Protection  Use discount code 'FIREsale' for 10% this week. All Fire Extinguishers now have a lifespan of 10 years. So the year of manufacture is marked on the cylinderPowder, Foam & Water type extinguishers need to be discharged and refilled every three years. This means we take all the contents out, disassemble the valve, redo the seals' refill and pressurize to ensure it is ready in case of emergencyFire-points should be clearly labelled and unobstructed. Use this link...

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