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2.4.2.2 Portable <strong>and</strong> Mobile Firefighting Equipment<br />
PORTS AND TERMINALS 49<br />
RECOMMENDATION<br />
Member Countries should determine minimum st<strong>and</strong>ards for portable <strong>and</strong> mobile firefighting<br />
equipment to ensure these are ready for immediate use, well maintained <strong>and</strong> regularly inspected<br />
by external authorities where necessary.<br />
Challenge<br />
A lot <strong>of</strong> hazards concerning portable firefighting equipment were nominated as being in the highpriority<br />
area. Deficiencies included firefighting equipment not being available, readily accessible,<br />
maintained <strong>and</strong> regularly inspected. Others included equipment being in a bad state or not having<br />
equipment available. These deficiencies should be rectified with high priority.<br />
Portable firefighting equipment is used to attack a fire in its initial stages <strong>and</strong> prevent it from spreading<br />
so it is <strong>of</strong> utmost importance that the equipment is carefully selected <strong>and</strong> suitable for the risks<br />
involved. Fire extinguishers should be located, identified <strong>and</strong> protected so they are clearly visible, unobstructed<br />
<strong>and</strong> readily available at any moment.<br />
Figure 13: Fire Extinguishers <strong>and</strong> Symbols 9<br />
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