FIRE BLANKET 1.0m X 1.0m (A
PACKAGE OF 5 1.0m X 1.0m FIRE BLANKETS)
Manufactured
to AS/NZ Standards 3504
FIRE BLANKET
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Information
While many of those employed in the emergency services can
see the importance of having a fire blanket in the home the same cannot
be said for the general public. It is an unfortunate fact most people
either ignore the dangers associated with home fires or they just do not
realize the dangers that exist.
Every home
should have a fire blanket located in the kitchen, BBQ area or where
cooking takes place. When you consider the minimal cost to purchase one
against the protection they provide for your loved ones, home, and your
personal effects they are one of the best investments you will ever
make.
Most house fires start in the kitchen which
accounts for almost 28 percent of all fires in the home. This is a very
high number and most fires in the kitchen are caused by either a lack of
concentration or because the person was interrupted by an unexpected
occurrence. This could be something simple such as the telephone
ringing, a caller at the door or maybe one of your children needs your
immediate attention.
One of the main causes of fire in the kitchen
is when dealing with very hot oil. Cooking Oil, if not monitored can
reach such high temperatures as to catch alight in an instant. When this
happens instant panic will set-in as you try to find a very quick
solution while under intense stress and trauma. Most people would dampen
a towel under the tap and throw the soaking material over the flames.
Smothering the fire does work because it starves the flames of the
oxygen they need. But using a small towel to do it causes more danger.
Many people who have tried this method have the
burn scars to prove it. The problem is that you feel you have to get
very close to the fire to douse the flames. If you miss you may not get a
second chance so you get as close as you can get. This is where the
severe burning takes place. It may not be the actual flames that cause
the skin damage; it could be just the intense heat. Other people have
been burned because they may have missed the target and try to retrieve
the cloth to try again. This time you may have a partly burning cloth to
contend with as well as a fire that is on the verge of getting out of
control.
Fire blankets are recommended by all the
emergency services and people involved in health and safety. They
immediately know the safety benefits that fire blankets can bring when
used correctly. They should be made easily accessible near an exit
doorway. Never hide them away in draws or cupboards and expect to find
them easily when a fire takes hold. Placing them near to an exit ensures
that you have away out should the fire blanket not be enough or if
things go wrong.
Fire blankets are also ideal for covering someone
who has actually caught fire and can also be worn over the head if you
need to pass an area that is on fire or where extreme temperatures are
causing difficulty. Protecting the vital organs is the most important
factor when you are confronted with fire.
To use a fire blanket:
- Pull the tabs to release
the blanket;
- Shake it open and, holding the tabs, cover hands with the
blanket ends;
- Place the blanket carefully over the vessel (eg frypan) to
contain the fire;
- The source of heat (eg gas ring) should then be turned of
and the blanket left in place until cool and the fire brigade called;
Call 000.
- Under no circumstances should the
blanket be lifted until completely cool.
In the
case of a clothing fire, the victim should be wrapped in the blanket and
rolled on the ground.
No Rating applicable -
to AS/NZ Standards only required
FB10X10 1.0mtr X 1.0
mtr Fire Blanket to AS/NZ3504
FB10X10 1.2mtr X 1.2
mtr Fire Blanket to AS/NZ3504
FB10X10 1.8mtr X 1.2
mtr Fire Blanket to AS/NZ3504
FB10X10 1.8mtr X 1.8
mtr Fire Blanket to AS/NZ3504
