Fire extinguishers that have been partially or completely used will be removed from service and replaced by similar equipment that has been inspected and authorized for service. Spent containers will temporarily be placed at either any work site trailer or each individual main office location.
- Fire extinguishers are identified by their red color shell or red-painted background color where they are installed, as well as fluorescent red and white signs above each installation location
- Every fire extinguisher shall be inspected for defects or deterioration at least once a month by a competent worker who shall record the date of the inspection on the tag attached to it.
- All portable fire extinguishers shall also be checked annually by a competent fire extinguisher supplier.
- Portable fire extinguishers are to be selected, located, inspected, maintained and tested so that the health and safety of workers at the place of employment is protected. CorSafety. shall ensure that portable fire extinguishers are placed not more than nine meters away from each industrial open-flame portable heating device, tar pot or asphalt kettle that is in use and each welding or cutting operation that is in progress.
- Fire extinguishing equipment shall be provided at readily accessible and adequately marked locations at a project.
- Every worker who may be required to use fire extinguishing equipment shall be trained in its use.
- Every fire extinguisher shall be a type whose contents are discharged under pressure and shall have an Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada 4A40BC rating.
- All fire extinguishers shall be maintained as follows:
- Fully charged and in operable condition
- Clean and free of defects
- Readily accessible at all times
