Serious injuries and loss of life can be prevented by using a fire blanket promptly and correctly
- A fire blanket is a highly flame-resistant blanket that can be used to extinguish a small fire
- Fire blankets can be used to extinguish small fires in the home, office, or factory
- They can also be used to wrap around a person whose clothes have caught alight
- It is best to store fire blankets in or adjacent to a kitchen but not too close to a potential hazard for example above a stove
- A fire blanket should be accessible but not too close to the risk and its instructions should be read and understood before the need to use
- Has excellent insulation properties