Fire Blankets
Fire blankets are designed for use in any kitchen environment where there is a risk of cooking oil and fat fires. They should also be used to wrap around employees to protect them when engaged in firefighting, or to cover any clothing that has caught fire. The blanket smothers the fire by creating a barrier to starve it of oxygen to extinguish the fire.
Designed for Cooking Oils and Fats
Fire blankets are (designed/suitable) for fires caused by:
- cooking oils
- cooking fats
and for personal protection.
How Fire Blankets work
Fire blankets are manufactured from special fire-retardant fabric that is woven into square sheets. They are designed to help extinguish small starting fires and should always be supported by fire extinguishers. The blanket is placed over the fire to create a barrier that prevents flammable vapour reaching the air. This starves the fire of fuel and ultimately extinguishes the fire.
Types of business that require Fire Blankets
Fire blankets are required for the following types of businesses:
- commercial kitchens
- restaurants
- canteens
- schools, independent schools, colleges and universities
Locate and store
Fire blankets should be located next to the source of the fire risk
Atlas Fire Protection supply the best range of fire blankets manufactured in accordance with BS EN 1869:1997.
The Regulatory Reform
(Fire Safety) Order 2005
If your business has five or more employees, you are legally required to comply with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The business owner is legally responsible for ensuring fire safety on their commercial premises.
Fire Risk Assessment
If your business has five or more employees a Fire Risk Assessment is required to comply with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Our highly trained certified engineers can determine the chances of a fire occurring in your workplace and draft your written document.
