Monthly Extinguisher Checks
Portable fire extinguishers should be inspected by a trained professional once a year and a visual inspection should be conducted monthly. Visual inspections are quick checks to ensure that the fire extinguisher is fully charged, in good operating condition and ready for use, should it be needed. This 1-page safety meeting topic, with 2 discussion questions, can be used to host a safety meeting to review what to check during the monthly visual inspection of all fire extinguishers on the job.
Long Version - 6 pages
Short Version - 2 pages
Sign-in Sheet
Quiz and Answer Sheet
Fast Version - 1 page
Sign-in Sheet
Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklists
Monthly Extinguisher Checks, Construction, Industry, Fast
Blank Sign-in Sheet
Resources & References
Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews what to check during the monthly visual inspection of all fire extinguishers on the job.