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Fire safety: how to handle a fire extinguisher, you learn it.

Hygiene & Regulation 5 min read 20 novembre 2025

All staff must be instructed on the appropriate course of action in the event of a fire.

Extinguisher operation: Practical training is recommended every year or every 2 years. Knowing how to de-prop and aim at the base of the flames.

The danger of water on oil. Throwing a bucket of water on a frying pan on fire will cause an explosion (flashover). You must smother (fire blanket).

Evacuation: Who calls the fire department? Who turns off the gas? Who guides clients to the exit? Define the roles.

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