During a workplace fire, it’s best to evacuate safely and quickly. But if you are stuck in an emergency situation involving a fire, or your exit is blocked, you may have to fight the fire yourself until the emergency services arrive. It’s vital all employees know which fire extinguishers work on which fires so they are able to tackle a blaze and not make it worse. If you had to fight a fire, which type of extinguisher would you use? Put your knowledge to the test in this Take 5 challenge.

Learning objectives

• The dangers of fire in the workplace
• Different kinds of firefighting equipment
• When fires can occur
• How to choose the right fire extinguisher
• How to stop fires spreading

Take 5s are short, highly impactful and perfect for refreshing and reinforcing key learning messages over time.