A small fire breaks out near your electrical switchgear. Someone grabs the nearest extinguisher and lets it off. Wrong type. The situation gets worse, not better. Nobody checked the colour-coded label that would have told them in two seconds whether that extinguisher was safe to use on that fire. This is precisely what fire extinguisher colours are used for!
Managing fire safety in schools can feel overwhelming. You're balancing fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, extinguisher servicing, staff training and drill schedules — all while running a school. The regulations say one thing, insurers want another... and your staff just want fewer false alarms disrupting lessons.
Ever wonder why it is so important to ensure your fire extinguishers are regularly serviced (besides the fact that you want them to work properly if needed) and that the personnel servicing your fire extinguishers are competent? Fire Extinguisher Accidents!