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
March 7, 2020 12:48 am
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There is a classification system for fires that determines how you extinguish them. Depending on what feeds them, different extinguisher mixes are needed to ensure you can put out a fire rather than make it worse or risk emitting toxic fumes. Class K fire extinguishers are what you need in your kitchen in Longview, TX. Here is what to know about them to keep your premises safe. What are Class K fires? Class K fires arise from flammable liquids used for cooking, like vegetable and animal fat-based oils and greases. They are one of the more dangerous fires to combat,... View Article
February 20, 2020 7:32 pm
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Most Americans don’t know how to operate a classic ABC fire extinguisher, let alone that there are different kinds of different classes of fire. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are used for specific types of fire—unlike classic ABC fire extinguishers, they’re distinguishable by a hard horn and absence of a pressure gauge. When you need your own carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishers in Longview, TX, be sure to stop by Anchor Safety Inc. We offer a variety of fire prevention and suppression supplies, and can show you how to operate them properly. What kind of fires are CO2 extinguishers used for?... View Article
