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Portable aerosol fire extinguishers are designed to put out a small fire. They are usually hand-held, red in colour and non-refillable, designed to be used once only.
Portable aerosol fire extinguishers are inexpensive, small, and disposable. They are intended for use on small and manageable fires.
Risks and injuries from the product
You can suffer serious burns if a fire extinguisher fails to operate when there is a fire.
Incorrect labelling can also lead to the wrong type of fire extinguisher being used for a fire. This can cause a fire to spread and may cause serious burns.
Things to look for when buying the product
People can suffer serious burns if an aerosol fire extinguisher fails.
For this reason, there’s a mandatory standard that suppliers and retailers must comply with. These extinguishers must comply with the portable aerosol fire extinguisher mandatory standard.
- Always buy and use the correct type of fire extinguisher for the job.
- Check the kind of fire/s that the extinguisher can put out. Portable aerosol fire extinguishers must state what type of fire they can be used for.
How to use the product safely
- Follow the user instructions listed on the fire extinguisher.
- Only use a fire extinguisher to fight a fire in its early stages. In any case of emergency call Triple Zero (000) immediately.