FIRST OUTING CHECKS Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) Have at least one Coast Guard-approved device per passenger and a minimum of two on board. An additional throwable device is required if the...
Brass fire extinguishers of the hand pump type which used to be fitted to vehicles in the 30's to 50's used to contain a highly toxic and cancer causing chemical. This chemical is now banned and an item...
If you read nothing else, read this.... DON'T BUY FROM NU SWWIFT!!! Has anyone else had problems with Nu Swift International's pressurised selling techniques? After my encounter with them last week I am...
I see that many people are collecting fire extinguishers that contain or have contained carbon tetrachloride,this is a potentially harmful liquid and can be extremely hazardous to the environment and your...
WHICH EXTINGUISHER ?AND WHY? WATER TYPE Water extinguishers are ideal for use on class A fires (fires involving wood, paper, textiles and other carbon based materiels) DO NOT USE ON LIVE ELECTRICAL...
There are many vintage fire extingushers on sale 'The 'old brass' types may still contain carbon tetracholride. Carbon tetrachloride is a probable carcinogen. Inhalation and ingestion are harmful, and may be...
Introduction: Be A Hard Target We all take measures to assure our personal safety on a daily basis. Most of us wear our seat belts, lock our car doors, lock our house, dress for inclement weather, wear shoes...
Boat Safety Scheme Examination Go boating – Stay safe Avoiding Fire Afloat Make a fire action plan You can make the difference between safe escape and disaster – for you and your crew – by being...
For Home: mixed risks are present - electricity, wood and paper, flammable liquids, so you need something to tackle any kind of fire as safely as possible. Speed of action is essential as fire extinguishers...