Reasons to Own a Fire Extinguisher

Frank Brown 10/03/2021 0 Comments
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Fires have devastating effects on people and property. They may not happen every day, but it is okay to take precautions. Fire safety is not only important when saving lives but also in preventing property damage. Placing fire extinguishers in easily accessible places is vital in preventing the spread of fire when an accident occurs.

A Fire extinguisher is usually the first line of defense. However, they are put in a corner somewhere and long forgotten. An ignored fire extinguisher is a safety hazard that could lead to the loss of life and property. There is every reason to have a fire extinguisher on your premises. Below, we highlight some of those reasons.

Legal Requirement

The law requires staff to receive training on how to handle a fire extinguisher. If your exit emergency plan involves fire extinguishers, then training is a must. Just like a driver’s training, the same applies to fire extinguishers. Not knowing how to use them could be dangerous to everyone involved.

Injury Prevention

Rushing to stop a fire without knowledge of how to use an extinguisher is inviting disaster. There is an estimate that 1.3 million cases have been reported. Out of those numbers, 15700 people suffered from injuries, and 3280 of them lost their lives. Having a fire extinguisher, especially in crowded places, can save a lot of lives. Places like schools and restaurants should always have one nearby at all times.

Environment Conservation

Fire ExtinguisherThe toxic fumes released when a fire breaks out have hazardous results in our environment. When fire burns, harmful fumes like carbon monoxide, smoke, and greenhouse gases get into the air. When these gases mix, they slowly eat away at the Ozone layer. The layer prevents harmful sun rays from reaching us and affecting our skin.
Using a fire extinguisher before the production of toxic gases helps in environmental conservation.

Health Protection

The smoke produced is not only harmful to our environment but also our health. The gases emitted form a complex mixture that contains fine particles. When inhaled, they can be life-threatening. The fine particles travel down your respiratory tract, causing a lot of health problems. They clog your airways and lungs and could lead to lung and heart failure. These are riskier to children, expectant mothers, the elderly, and people with underlying respiratory issues.

Poor fire management can have catastrophic effects. Not only are the lives of people are stake but also valuable property. Having a fire extinguisher as a fire safety measure is vital, as shown above.…

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Creating a Sanctuary in Your Bathroom

Frank Brown 07/25/2018 0 Comments
white bathroom with tub

The bathroom is the one place where you can get absolute privacy for yourselves. Not even the bedroom can offer that luxury, because if you’re in the bedroom, other house members might still be expected to be let in no matter what you’re doing.

After a long day, there’s nothing like a refreshing shower or a nice bubble bath. To improve the relaxation experience in the bathroom, here are some ways you can make it your sanctuary.

Lighting Variations

To make your bathroom more relaxing, think about being in a spa. The first thing you’ll notice in a spa is that their lighting isn’t that bright, it’s dim and calming instead.

You can install a lamp that can be turned to dim with a controller. If you’re not that invested, you can also place a few candles in case you want to turn off the lights and let the warm ignition of the fire relax your eyes.

bathroom with candlesSoothing Scents

A bathroom is even more comfortable when it smells good. You can choose different ways to make sure your bathroom smells good. You can buy an air freshener and spray it every day for maximum effect, or you can get scented candles.

Scented candles can provide dim lighting like we discussed and make your bathroom have that hint smell of lavender, or coconut, or pine, or anything you like! This is perfect for when you want to sink into a warm tub and relieve stress.

Elegant Furnishing

The furniture that you put inside your bathroom determines whether or not your bathroom is comfortable enough to be a sanctuary. If you put a large, open trash can, then it might not do so good at relaxing your nerves.

 

bathroom with wooden double sinkAmazing View

Most people think that bathrooms do not require a huge window. In fact, people usually go for small windows placed high above your head. However, making sure that you can see the outside world can make a lot of difference. Imagine being able to look at the city sky when taking a bath in a tub, or hearing birds chirping when taking your shower in the morning.

A large window can also ensure that your bathroom isn’t too moist and harbor moss. Just make sure you get the right blindfolds if you don’t want anyone peeking inside when you do private matters in the bathroom.…

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