It is scientifically proven that among the visibility range of a human’s electromagnetic spectrum, RED is the colour that scatters the least. So basically, it appears bright. It stands out amongst a lot of other things/colours and will catch your eye from a long distance.

RED Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers are used in emergency situations. They ideally need to be identified quickly and correctly. When a fire breaks out, RED is the only colour you would want for any safety equipment as it is so easily noticeable.

In the UK, all fire extinguishers are RED. They all then have a band of circle of a second colour which indicated the contents of the extinguisher.

You may not need every possible colour of fire extinguisher in order to keep your business safe. The right choices may depend upon the nature of your business; a fire risk assessment will determine this for you.

If you are seeing RED at home, or at work and are thinking your extinguishers may be dangerous, please give us a call today to arrange a free consultation and we can look at what needs to be done to get your fire safety measures back up to the right standards.