FIRE BLANKET
1.8m X 1.2 m
Manufactured to AS/NZ3504
Suitable for Industrial Kitchens
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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
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