Safety Alert
Chemical Packing Leads to Fire Extinguisher Failure
Chemical Packing Leads to Fire Extinguisher Failure
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 387
- Hazardous SubstancesHot Work and Fire
- FireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Fire protectionPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
A wheeled fire extinguisher failed when packed chemical blocked its siphon tube, delaying firefighting and leaving two personnel requiring medical evaluation. Compressor vibration contributed to the blockage. The alert recommends considering manufacturer-led annual maintenance, tube clearing, conditional extinguisher exchange and placement that accounts for equipment vibration.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
BSEE Safety Alert 387. Themes: hazardous substances, hot work and fire.