Do not extinguish with water sign

The Do Not Extinguish With Water Sign provides a clear and highly visible warning that water must not be used as a method of extinguishing a fire involving the identified equipment, material or hazard. Displaying this important prohibition can help prevent people from selecting an unsuitable fire fighting method that could increase the danger or cause the fire to spread.

Suitable for factories, warehouses, workshops, laboratories, electrical rooms, plant rooms, manufacturing facilities, chemical handling areas, commercial premises and other workplaces where water may be unsuitable for particular fire risks, this sign can be positioned directly adjacent to the relevant hazard or in another prominent location.

Water is suitable for some types of fire but can be extremely dangerous when used on certain hazards. Depending on the circumstances, applying water to electrical equipment, burning oils, some flammable substances or materials that react with water may create additional hazards, spread burning material or expose the person attempting to fight the fire to serious injury.

The Do Not Extinguish With Water message provides an immediate visual warning before a person attempts to use water, a hose reel or a water based extinguisher. This can be particularly important in areas where a water supply or fire hose is located nearby and might otherwise appear to be an appropriate means of tackling a fire.

Clear prohibition signage can also help reinforce workplace fire safety training by reminding employees and contractors that different fire hazards require appropriate extinguishing media. The correct fire fighting equipment should be selected according to the specific materials, equipment and processes present within the area.

The Do Not Extinguish With Water Sign can form part of a wider fire safety identification system alongside Fire Extinguisher signs, extinguisher suitability signs, Do Not Use On Live Electrical Equipment signs, flammable material warning signs and other hazard specific fire safety notices.

Appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided according to the hazards identified within the premises fire risk assessment. Where water is specifically prohibited, suitable alternative fire fighting equipment should be clearly identified and positioned so that authorised users can recognise the appropriate equipment without unnecessary delay.

Personnel should only attempt to tackle a fire when it is safe and appropriate to do so and when they understand the correct use and limitations of the equipment provided. If there is any doubt about the correct extinguishing method, occupants should raise the alarm, evacuate according to the premises emergency procedures and leave fire fighting to appropriately trained personnel or the fire and rescue service.

Manufactured from durable, high quality materials with excellent print clarity and visibility, the Do Not Extinguish With Water Sign provides a professional and long lasting solution for communicating an important fire safety prohibition. It helps prevent inappropriate use of water, reinforce correct fire fighting procedures and improve awareness of specific fire hazards within the workplace.

Materials available for this product

Self Adhesive Vinyl Sticker

Description:

A self adhesive vinyl plus other stuff in here too

Thickness:

95 micron

Fixing Options:

Self Adhesive

1mm Rigid

Description:

1mm Rigid PVC plastic full descritption

Thickness:

900 micron

Fixing Options:

Can be screwed or glued

3mm Foamex

Description:

3mm Foamex Plastic full descrioption in here

Thickness:

3mm

Fixing Options:

Can be screwed or glued

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