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How to use a fire blanket

Learning how to use a fire blanket correctly is one of the safest ways to extinguish a flammable liquid burning in a container – for example, oil or fat burning in a saucepan. Dandy Solutions LTD stocks high quality fire blankets in 2 different sizes:

1.2m by 1.2m

1.8m by 1.8m

The kitchen is the most common place for oil or fat fires to occur. For this reason, install the fire blanket on the wall near or very close to a door leading out of the kitchen area. Moreover, do not locate the blanket beside the oven or stove top as you may not be able reach it in the event of a fire.

How To Use A Fire Blanket

1. Firstly, remove the blanket from its envelope by grasping the two protruding tags and pulling down.

2. Secondly, grasp one tab in each hand near the blanket, and rotate your hands inwards so that they are protected by the blanket.

3. Thirdly, hold arms out toward the fire.

4. Fourthly, move slowly and carefully towards the fire. The blanket will protect you from the heat and flame. Do not look over the top of the blanket at the fire.

5. Then let the bottom of the blanket touch the side of the bench top or the container. Still moving your arms forward, slowly and carefully lower the blanket over the top of the container. Do not attempt to throw the blanket over the fire.

6. Place a saucepan lid, a metal tray or other flat solid object on top of the fire blanket over the mouth of the container and leave it on the stove.

7. Lastly, turn off the heat source.

Learning how to use a fire blanket correctly is one of the safest ways to extinguish a flammable liquid burning in a container
Instructions on safely using a fire blanket

WARNINGS:

  1. Firstly, Never attempt to carry a container of burning liquid.
    It is likely that the fire will flare up or that your movement will cause the flames to lap back towards
    you, possibly igniting clothing and causing you to drop the container and spread the fire.
  2. Lastly, Never attempt to use water to extinguish a flammable liquid.
    The sudden expansion of water turning to steam will expel the burning liquid from the container
    igniting any combustibles with which it comes in contact.

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