1. Occupational Safety and Health Program Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspection

2. Getting Credit and Certificate
To get full credit and certificate for this class, the class facilitator should do the following:
*Present the Power Point Presentation and have all students study any handouts.
*Enter the appropriate information into the facility’s training records.
*Send the following information by to the Cabinet’s Safety Coordinator for each student in the class:
-name,
-work address,
-work title,
-name of class,
-date of class.
Safety Coordinator-Richard T. Owen at
The certificates will be returned to the class facilitator for distribution

3. Governing Standards
OSHA 29 CFR (c)(2)-Monthly

4. Monthly Inspections Each extinguisher in its designated place.
Clearly visible and not blocked by equipment, coats or other objects that could interfere with emergency access.
Nameplate with operating instructions legible and facing outward.

5. Monthly Inspections
Pressure gauge showing that the extinguisher is full charged. The needle should be in the green zone.
Pin and tamper seal intact.
Extinguisher in good condition and showing no signs of physical damage, corrosion or leakage.

6. Monthly Inspections
Dry powder extinguishers are gently rocked top to bottom, or gently struck on the bottom with a rubber mallet (or both) to make sure the powder is not packing.

7. Monthly Inspections-Documentation
Fire Extinguisher Card Around Neck of Unit:
*Date of inspection.
*Initials of the person performing the inspection.
*Passed or failed inspection.

8. Visual Examination of the Fire Extinguisher’s Exterior
Pits and dents in the cylinder shell indicate damage and could be a hazard to the operator.
Dents of 1/4 inch are justification to replace a fire extinguisher.

9. Pressure Gage of Each Fire Extinguisher
Insure that each unit is fully pressurized, scale is to be in the green area of the gage.

10. Discharge Hose of Fire Extinguisher
*Inspect hose for blockage.
*Clean out the hose.
*Inspect discharge hose for cracks and cuts. If cracks and/or cuts are found, replace the hose.

11. Inspect Mounting Assembly on Cylinder
Inspect for bent, broken or damaged assembly.
Damaged or broken mounting assemblies can not be welded or soldered. If such damage is found, the fire extinguisher must be condemned per NFPA Standard 10.

12. Inspect Each of the Following Extinguisher Parts
Verify that locking pin-Pin must be easily removed and is not bent.
Verify safety seal-Seal must be breakable, not a type that has to be cut.
Verify and handle/level-Must have smooth operation.

13. Verify Location and Hazard
Mounting-Ensure unit is installed securely on correct mounting hook or bracket.
Verify-Hazard application to be sure unit is right for the potential fire hazard.

14. For additional assistance contact:
Thanks for Attending
For additional assistance contact:
Richard T. Owen
Education Cabinet Safety Coordinator
601 East Main Street
Frankfort, Kentucky