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EDITOR’S CHOICE


CUTTING FIRE SAFETY’S CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION


With greater carbon awareness over recent years, managers and directors are becoming increasingly conscious of the emissions they are releasing into our environment. Decision makers are always looking for solutions that improve operational health and safety, all while maximising cost-effectiveness – without compromising quality or environmental performance. Laura Hutt, operations manager at Britannia Fire, explains how managers can cut their carbon footprint by two thirds with an innovative fire extinguisher – which is easy to use, non-corrosive and non-demanding of external maintenance. This will significantly reduce health and safety budgets, as well as improve organisations’ environmental credentials.


Britannia Fire has continuously used innovation to provide safer and more sustainable products, helping to protect the environment and save lives. The business continues to lead the world in reducing the carbon footprint of everyday fire extinguishers. In comparison to traditional metal fire extinguishers, Britannia Fire’s P50 – a low maintenance fire extinguisher – is greener, lighter, safer and stronger. The P50 patent is centred around its hi-tech materials, such as HDPE and Aramid fibre. It can be used on different types of fires, including:


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Carbonaceous material – for example, wood and paper


Flammable liquids - the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends using chemical safety data sheets to prevent this type of fire from happening


Electrical equipment – such as damaged cabling or loose cables.


acility health and safety managers are ultimately looking for an environmentally friendly and cost- effective solution that avoids the confusion of needing different types of fire extinguishers.


8 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023 | INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE


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