• Fire extinguisher is mounted outside the washing room so that it is readily accessible to employees.
• Only approved extinguisher is used.
• Maintain extinguisher in a fully charged and operable condition and keep in their designated places at all times except during use.
• Extinguisher is visually inspected monthly, maintained annually.

PROCEDURE:
• Pull the pin out of the extinguisher.
• Position yourself several feet from the source of the fire.
• Aim the nozzle towards the base of the fire.
• Squeeze the handle to release the spray, making sure to keep the canister upright.
• Use a sweeping motion, going from side to side, to cover the entire base of the fire. Continue using this technique until the fire is out.
• Refill the fire extinguisher immediately so that it will be ready should you ever need it again.