An evaluation of the role of fire extinguishers
A report considering the role of a fire extinguisher in human terms identifying the gap between policy assumptions and the evidence from real fires. It considers the implications arising from this and makes a number of recommendations to create an evidence base and enhance current fire safety policies/advice.
A report considering the role of a fire extinguisher in human terms identifying the gap between policy assumptions and the evidence from real fires. It considers the implications arising from this and makes a number of recommendations to create an evidence base and enhance current fire safety policies/advice.
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