September 15, 2020 11:18 pm
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As a general rule, you should make it a point to perform a quick inspection of any fire extinguishers in your Longview, TX home or business at least once a month. There are a variety of steps you should take in these inspections, including checking the pressure gauge. The gauge is what tells you whether the unit is within its operational zone, or if it’s undercharged or overcharged. Checking the gauge is simple—you want the needle to be pointing into the green area, which indicates it’s in the range for optimal operation. Otherwise, if it’s in the red zone, it... View Article
May 14, 2020 9:40 pm
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Keeping your business’s building and your employees safe is not only a moral obligation, but a legal requirement. When it comes to fire prevention and suppression, that means having the minimum number of functioning fire extinguishers for your specific building, as prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association, OSHA and your city and state’s local requirements. When you need advice about how many fire extinguishers you need in your Longview, TX business, Anchor Safety Inc. can help by providing fire safety consultations as well as top-quality fire suppression equipment. Fire extinguisher requirements Chapter 6.2 of the NFPA 10 lists the... View Article
April 16, 2020 11:26 pm
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If you’re a business owner, you probably already know that fire extinguishers need to be inspected according to national, state and local regulations. Generally, you should expect to inspect them visually once per month, with a maintenance inspection every year and an internal inspection every five, six or 12 years. (This depends on the type of extinguisher you’re using.) Many of our customers ask us if they need a fire extinguisher inspection for new fire extinguishers in Longview, TX. After all, they’re brand new pieces of equipment—they should work, right? Unfortunately, things can go wrong during the manufacturing and shipping... View Article
April 2, 2020 11:26 pm
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If you operate a commercial or industrial building, chances are you know that fire extinguishers need to be installed according to national, state and local regulations. Hopefully, you also know that those fire extinguishers need to be inspected regularly, in order to ensure they’re ready for action when you need them most. How often do fire extinguisher inspections need to occur in Longview, TX? OSHA and fire codes have regulations to guide you, but generally, you should plan on getting or performing an inspection every month. Here’s a guide to performing monthly inspections, and when to call professionals for maintenance... View Article
March 21, 2020 12:48 am
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Fires are classified by what feeds them. Depending on the fuel, there are different ways to extinguish them, and your choice of extinguisher will not just determine its effectiveness—it will also determine safety. If you run a busy metal fabrication shop, it is important to enact a fire safety program and have the right extinguishers at hand in case your workers face a metal fire. Start with learning why it’s important to know the classes of fires and how to extinguish them. This is why every shop in Longview, TX needs Class D fire extinguishers. What is a Class D... View Article
