Articles by Kirsty McCubbin:

Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher Use & Fire Class Guide

If your business premises has a professional kitchen or fries foods onsite, you’ll need a wet chemical fire extinguisher. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are primarily used in professional restaurants to extinguish Class F cooking oil fires and are secondarily used to control Class A fires. In some rare cases, wet chemical extinguishers can even be […]

Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher Use & Fire Class Guide

An all in one dry powder fire extinguisher can deal with a variety of different fire classes. These extinguisher types are arguably the most versatile, and there are very few fire types that they cannot be used to control. They can be used on electrical equipment fires, burning metal fires, fires involving flammable liquids, and […]

CO2 Fire Extinguisher Use Guide

Carbon dioxide or Co2 fire extinguishers are the best option for extinguishing electrical fires. Although some other extinguisher types can be used (such as foam fire extinguishers), none other can as effectively cool and remove the oxygen supply from an electrical fire. Carbon dioxide is a solid barrier between the fire source and oxygen, which […]

Foam Fire Extinguisher Use & Fire Class Guide

Foam fire extinguishers can be used on Class A and Class B fires. These extinguisher types work by effectively smothering the burning liquid or combustible with foam, cutting off oxygen and extinguishing the fire. Foam fire extinguishers are also referred to as AFFF foam fire extinguishers, AFFF fire extinguisher, or spray foam fire extinguisher. AFFF […]

Water Fire Extinguisher Use Guide – How Do They Work?

Water fire extinguisher - suitable for class a fires

Water fire extinguishers are the most basic form of fire extinguishers on the market. They are a must for any business featuring onsite flammable solids. Sometimes simply referred to as a Class A fire extinguisher, water fire extinguishers can only be used on fires fueled by combustible materials such as wood, fabrics, paper, and other […]

Can You Be Sacked for Being Off Sick with Depression or Stress?

The number of workers needing sick leave to deal with mental health issues has been on the rise for many years. But what happens if you are off sick with depression or stress? Can you be sacked on grounds of poor mental health? In many cases, people suffering with depression or stress have protections at […]

Calling in Sick on Declined Holiday – Not as Clever as You Think

Holidays and sickness are two words that are the bane of a manager’s life. It can be a logistical nightmare ensuring everyone gets their holiday entitlement. If you’re thinking of calling in sick on a declined holiday be aware your manger won’t be convinced. Or, if you’re a manager and feeling suspicious, then your instincts […]

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