How do you inspect a fire extinguisher PDF?

Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist

  1. Easy to locate with a signage above.
  2. Elevated from the ground and free from obstruction.
  3. Tank and external parts are free of corrosion and damage.
  4. Nozzle shows no sign of leakage.
  5. Locking pin is intact.
  6. Seal is present and not broken.
  7. Pressure gauge is within the green range.

How do you inspect a fire extinguisher OSHA?

Look for obvious signs of physical damage, such as corrosion, leakage, or dents. Check the pressure gauge to make sure the indicator is in the operating range. Make sure the pull-pin is not missing and the pull pin seal is intact. Verify the date of the last professional inspection.

How do I know if my fire extinguisher needs an inspection?

Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist

  1. Confirm the extinguisher is visible, unobstructed, and in its designated location.
  2. Verify the locking pin is intact and the tamper seal is unbroken.
  3. Confirm the pressure gauge or indicator is in the operable range or position, and lift the extinguisher to ensure it is still full.

Does OSHA require fire extinguisher inspections?

An employer must: Inspect, maintain, and test all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace. [29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1)]

What is fire extinguisher maintenance?

Maintenance is a “thorough check” of the extinguisher. It is intended to give maximum assurance that an extinguisher will operate effectively and safely. It includes a thorough examination and any necessary repair, recharging or replacement. It will normally reveal the need for hydrostatic testing of an extinguisher.

How do you check the expiry date on a fire extinguisher?

To find out the age of an extinguisher you need to look for dates stamped on the cylinder body, printed on the extinguisher label or printed on the extinguisher itself. Sometimes the date stamp is hidden under the plastic ring around the neck of an extinguisher or under the plastic boot of the extinguisher.

How often should a fire extinguisher be checked?

NFPA 10 requires extinguishers be inspected when they are initially installed and once a month after that. You should inspect extinguishers more frequently if they are installed in locations where they are more prone to rust, impact or tampering.