Barriers separate people from hazards, hazards from public space, and vehicles from everything else. These seemingly simple structures play a vital role in preventing accidents and protecting lives. According to recent statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), falls from height and being struck by a … [Read more...]
Can You Extinguish a Lithium-ion Battery Fire?
The short answer is yes, but that won’t always be true. In fact, it usually won’t be. That’s because Lithium-ion batteries represent a growing and already abundant fire hazard in the modern world. They also pack a number of attributes that make them particularly complex and deadly fires beyond their mere commonality. … [Read more...]
Why are CO2 Extinguishers the Best for Electrical Fires?
Electrical fires are a real thorn in the side of fire safety. They are a potent and common threat, liable to occur wherever there is a density of electrical sources or systems. What’s worse is that they possibly have the fewest reliable ways to deal with them out of any fire classification. Where we come in is on … [Read more...]
You Definitely Need an ABC Powder Fire Extinguisher, Here’s Why
It's always worth knowing exactly what extinguisher you need, based on the types of fires you might encounter. But the breadth of situations an ABC Powder Fire Extinguisher can apply to is second to none. That’s why I think it’s also worth knowing why an ABC Extinguisher might be all you need. What are ABC Class … [Read more...]
What Goes In a Fire Safety Storage Box?
What could be more important than reliable storage for your fire safety equipment? Not much, if you ask me. But what we can offer you is more than just a place to keep your extinguishers. Vigil’s Fire Safety Storage Box, and other related products, will satisfy your needs and then some. Here’s how. What a Fire Safety … [Read more...]
